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Exploring potential reforms to UK maritime law to better protect seafarers’ rights Seafarers play a vital role in the global economy, enabling the transportation of goods and people across the world’s oceans. However, despite their crucial contribution, seafarers often face challenging working conditions and limited legal protection (Exarchopoulos et al., 2018). In the United Kingdom, […]

The Role of International Maritime Organizations in Promoting Sustainable Shipping Practices 1. Introduction Maritime transportation accounts for around 90 percent of the movement of global trade and is a more carbon-efficient method of transport than air freight. Stimulated by previous successes in environmental protection by other transport sectors and in response to increasing pressure from […]

Legal Frameworks for Sustainable Cruise Ship Operations: Balancing Environmental Impact with Tourism Needs The cruise ship industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, with increasing numbers of passengers seeking unique travel experiences. However, this growth has raised concerns about the environmental impact of cruise ship operations, particularly in ecologically sensitive areas. As a result, […]

Developing Strategies for Waste Management and Pollution Reduction in Red Sea Ports and Shipping Activities 1.1. Overview of Red Sea Ports and Shipping Activities A significant fraction of goods exported from the EU to Saudi Arabia and the nature of cargo transport at the ports will undoubtedly result in a greater release of pollutants into […]

The Role of Regional Seas Agreements in Managing Maritime Security Threats: A Case Study (Choose a specific region). Dispute Resolution and International Law: The Role of the UNEP Caribbean Environment Programme in Managing Maritime Security Threats in the Wider Caribbean Region Title: The Role of the UNEP Caribbean Environment Programme in Managing Maritime Security Threats […]

The Influence of Roman Law and Lex Rhodia on Early UK Maritime Law 1.1. Background of Roman Law The third attempt to receive Roman law spurred interestingly from a practical problem in commerce. In the mid-19th century – whilst not receiving the actual civil law system by this stage – England sought a resolution to […]

Cybersecurity challenges and solutions in the maritime industry The maritime industry plays a crucial role in global trade, with over 90% of the world’s goods transported by sea (Duran et al., 2020). However, the increasing reliance on digital systems and interconnectivity has exposed the industry to various cybersecurity threats. This research essay explores the challenges […]

Data Privacy Concerns in the Age of Maritime Cyber Defenses: Balancing cybersecurity measures with the need to protect personal data collected from ships and crew. 1.2. Research Objective The main objective of this research is to develop an understanding of the ways through which various cyber security measures set out by the IMO and required […]

The potential of the Blue Economy in West African coastal states 1. Introduction The Blue Economy, a concept that encompasses the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of marine and coastal ecosystems, has gained significant attention in recent years (World Bank, 2022). West African coastal […]