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Finding Longitude

How ships, clocks and stars helped solve the longitude problem

by National Maritime Museum, Dunn, Rebekah Higgitt ...

Recommended for viewing on colour device.Official publication of the National Maritime Museum's “Ships, Clocks and Stars” exhibition.300 years ago, amidst growing frustration from the naval community and pressure from the increasing importance of international trade, the British government passed the 1714 Longitude Act. It was an attempt to solve one of the most pressing problems of the age: how ... Read more

$11.99 AUD

Recommended for viewing on colour device.Official publication of the National Maritime Museum's “Ships, Clocks and Stars” exhibition.300 years ago, amidst growing frustration from the naval community and pressure from the increasing importance of international trade, the British government passed the 1714 Longitude Act. It was an attempt to solve one of the most pressing problems of the age: how
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The International Law of the Sea

by Yoshifumi Tanaka ...

This new edition has been fully revised to include up-to-date coverage of essential issues of the international law of the sea. Covering a number of new and important issues, such as the headline debate of migrant movement across the seas, and the definition of islands in light of the South China Sea Arbitration, it also includes chapters on conservation of marine living resources and biological ... Read more

$70.50 AUD

This new edition has been fully revised to include up-to-date coverage of essential issues of the international law of the sea. Covering a number of new and important issues, such as the headline debate of migrant movement across the seas, and the definition of islands in light of the South China Sea Arbitration, it also includes chapters on conservation of marine living resources and biological
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The Poseidon Project

The Struggle to Govern the World's Oceans

by David Bosco ...

A vibrant exploration of past and present controversies surrounding control of the world's oceans. In 1609, the Dutch lawyer Hugo Grotius rejected the idea that even powerful rulers could own the oceans. "A ship sailing through the sea," he wrote, "leaves behind it no more legal right than it does a track." A philosophical and legal battle ensued, but Grotius's view ultimately prevailed. To this ... Read more

$33.32 AUD

A vibrant exploration of past and present controversies surrounding control of the world's oceans. In 1609, the Dutch lawyer Hugo Grotius rejected the idea that even powerful rulers could own the oceans. "A ship sailing through the sea," he wrote, "leaves behind it no more legal right than it does a track." A philosophical and legal battle ensued, but Grotius's view ultimately prevailed. To this
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Sharks: Conservation, Governance and Management

Edited by Erika J. Techera, Natalie Klein ...

Series series Earthscan Oceans
The key aim of this book is to explore the global conservation and management of sharks. There has been a rapid decline in populations of many shark species, while new science has emerged of the critical role they play in marine ecosystems. However, the authors show that conservation law and policy have been slow to develop, with only a small number of iconic species being protected worldwide. The ... Read more

$109.57 AUD

The key aim of this book is to explore the global conservation and management of sharks. There has been a rapid decline in populations of many shark species, while new science has emerged of the critical role they play in marine ecosystems. However, the authors show that conservation law and policy have been slow to develop, with only a small number of iconic species being protected worldwide. The
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Antarctica in International Law

Edited by Dr Ben Saul, Tim Stephens ...

Antarctica, one of the world's last great wildernesses, presents special challenges for international law. Fears that Antarctica would become a front in the Cold War catalysed agreement on the 1959 Antarctic Treaty which neither legitimised nor challenged the existing sovereign claims to the continent. The unique Antarctic Treaty System has provided the foundation for peaceful, harmonious and ... Read more

$178.19 AUD

Antarctica, one of the world's last great wildernesses, presents special challenges for international law. Fears that Antarctica would become a front in the Cold War catalysed agreement on the 1959 Antarctic Treaty which neither legitimised nor challenged the existing sovereign claims to the continent. The unique Antarctic Treaty System has provided the foundation for peaceful, harmonious and
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Seized!

A Sea Captain's Adventures Battling Pirates and Recovering Stolen Ships in the World's Most Troubled Waters

by Max Hardberger ...

Capt. Max Hardberger uses every trick, tool and tactic at his disposal to right wrongs and out-pirate pirates in this action-packed exposé of the seedy underworld of international shipping. As a professional ship extractor, he risks death and imprisonment in dangerous third-world ports to steal ships from modern buccaneers and corrupt governments and deliver them back to their rightful owners. In ... Read more

$14.99 AUD

Capt. Max Hardberger uses every trick, tool and tactic at his disposal to right wrongs and out-pirate pirates in this action-packed exposé of the seedy underworld of international shipping. As a professional ship extractor, he risks death and imprisonment in dangerous third-world ports to steal ships from modern buccaneers and corrupt governments and deliver them back to their rightful owners. In
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Freedom of Navigation and the Law of the Sea

Warships, States and the Use of Force

by Cameron Moore ...

Series series Routledge Research on the Law of the Sea
There has been a recent increase in clashes between warships asserting rights to navigate and states asserting sovereignty over coastal waters. This book argues for a set of rules which respect the rights of coastal states to protect their sovereignty and of warships to navigate lawfully, whilst also outlining the limits of each.The book addresses the issue of the clash between warships and states ... Read more

$44.74 AUD

There has been a recent increase in clashes between warships asserting rights to navigate and states asserting sovereignty over coastal waters. This book argues for a set of rules which respect the rights of coastal states to protect their sovereignty and of warships to navigate lawfully, whilst also outlining the limits of each.The book addresses the issue of the clash between warships and states
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Reinsurance and the Law of Aggregation

Event, Occurrence, Cause

by Oliver D. William ...

Series series Contemporary Commercial Law
In excess of loss reinsurance, the reinsurer covers the amount of a loss exceeding the policy’s deductible but not piercing its cover limit. Accordingly, a policy’s quantitative scope of cover is significantly affected by the parties’ agreement of a deductible and a cover limit. Yet, the examination of whether a loss has exceeded deductible or cover limit necessitates an educated understanding of ... Read more

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In excess of loss reinsurance, the reinsurer covers the amount of a loss exceeding the policy’s deductible but not piercing its cover limit. Accordingly, a policy’s quantitative scope of cover is significantly affected by the parties’ agreement of a deductible and a cover limit. Yet, the examination of whether a loss has exceeded deductible or cover limit necessitates an educated understanding of
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Reeds 21st Century Ship Management

by Captain John W Dickie ...

Series series Reeds Professional
The first modern title to cover the varied and complex world of ship management in the 21st century.Ship management has constantly had to evolve to take into account the advancements in technology as well as the demands of the shipping industry. Having internet access and email on board ship has meant that the ship manager has to possess certain sets of skills to function effectively in the post, ... Read more

$48.61 AUD

The first modern title to cover the varied and complex world of ship management in the 21st century.Ship management has constantly had to evolve to take into account the advancements in technology as well as the demands of the shipping industry. Having internet access and email on board ship has meant that the ship manager has to possess certain sets of skills to function effectively in the post,
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Death of a Whale: The Challenge of Anti-Whaling Activists and Indigenous Rights

by Captain Paul Watson ...

"CAPTAIN PAUL WATSON IS NO STRANGER TO CONTROVERSY. But this particular conflict was more personal than most. His latest book is a fascinating and thought-provoking account of what happened when anti-whaling activists found themselves at odds with tribal rights. Conservationists, eco-warriors, whale protectors, and supporters of Indigenous traditions—as well as anyone who simply loves a good story ... Read more

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"CAPTAIN PAUL WATSON IS NO STRANGER TO CONTROVERSY. But this particular conflict was more personal than most. His latest book is a fascinating and thought-provoking account of what happened when anti-whaling activists found themselves at odds with tribal rights. Conservationists, eco-warriors, whale protectors, and supporters of Indigenous traditions—as well as anyone who simply loves a good story
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The International Law of the Sea

by Tim Stephens, Professor Donald R Rothwell ...

The law of the sea provides for the regulation, management and governance of the ocean spaces that cover over two-thirds of the Earth's surface. This book provides a fresh explanation of the foundational principles of the law of the sea, a critical overview of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and an analysis of subsequent developments including the many bilateral, regional ... Read more

$69.29 AUD

The law of the sea provides for the regulation, management and governance of the ocean spaces that cover over two-thirds of the Earth's surface. This book provides a fresh explanation of the foundational principles of the law of the sea, a critical overview of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and an analysis of subsequent developments including the many bilateral, regional
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Maritime Law

Edited by Yvonne Baatz ...

Series series Maritime and Transport Law Library
Now in its fifth edition, this authoritative guide covers all of the core aspects of maritime law in one distinct volume. Maritime Law is written by a team of leading academics and practitioners, each expert in their own field. Together, they provide clear, concise and fully up-to-date coverage of topics ranging from bills of lading to arrest of ships, all written in an accessible and engaging ... Read more

$152.78 AUD

Now in its fifth edition, this authoritative guide covers all of the core aspects of maritime law in one distinct volume. Maritime Law is written by a team of leading academics and practitioners, each expert in their own field. Together, they provide clear, concise and fully up-to-date coverage of topics ranging from bills of lading to arrest of ships, all written in an accessible and engaging
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Laws of the Sea

Interdisciplinary Currents

Edited by Irus Braverman ...

Laws of the Sea assembles scholars from law, geography, anthropology, and environmental humanities to consider the possibilities of a critical ocean approach in legal studies.Unlike the United Nations’ monumental Convention on the Law of the Sea, which imagines one comprehensive constitutional framework for governing the ocean, Laws of the Sea approaches oceanic law in plural and dynamic ways. ... Read more

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Laws of the Sea assembles scholars from law, geography, anthropology, and environmental humanities to consider the possibilities of a critical ocean approach in legal studies.Unlike the United Nations’ monumental Convention on the Law of the Sea, which imagines one comprehensive constitutional framework for governing the ocean, Laws of the Sea approaches oceanic law in plural and dynamic ways.
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Human Factors in Remote Ship Operations

Edited by Tae Eun Kim, Are Kristoffer Sydnes, Bjørn-Morten Batalden, Lokukaluge Prasad Perera ...

Human Factors in Remote Ship Operations examines the psychological, ergonomic and cognitive challenges faced by remote ship operators as maritime navigation shifts from traditional crew experience to technology-driven remote monitoring and control.Readers will learn strategies to enhance human performance in remote maritime environments through case studies, best practices and design guidelines. ... Read more

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Human Factors in Remote Ship Operations examines the psychological, ergonomic and cognitive challenges faced by remote ship operators as maritime navigation shifts from traditional crew experience to technology-driven remote monitoring and control.Readers will learn strategies to enhance human performance in remote maritime environments through case studies, best practices and design guidelines.
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Command Companion of Seamanship Techniques

by David House ...

The Command Companion of Seamanship Techniques is the latest work from the well-respected marine author, D J House. It contains all the information needed for command posts at sea. · All aspects of shipboard management are discussed, with special emphasis placed on health and safety. · Guidelines on how to respond to accidents and emergencies at sea · Contains the most recent SOLAS revisions and a ... Read more

$123.46 AUD

The Command Companion of Seamanship Techniques is the latest work from the well-respected marine author, D J House. It contains all the information needed for command posts at sea. · All aspects of shipboard management are discussed, with special emphasis placed on health and safety. · Guidelines on how to respond to accidents and emergencies at sea · Contains the most recent SOLAS revisions and a
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Sea-Level Rise and the Legal Stability of Maritime Zones

by Frances Anggadi ...

Under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), a State's maritime zones and the rights they confer are tied to its land territory. As climate change accelerates coastal erosion and inundation, traditional assumptions suggest these entitlements could shrink or disappear, with profound implications for access to marine resources. Sea-Level Rise and the Legal Stability of ... Read more

$187.54 AUD

Under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), a State's maritime zones and the rights they confer are tied to its land territory. As climate change accelerates coastal erosion and inundation, traditional assumptions suggest these entitlements could shrink or disappear, with profound implications for access to marine resources. Sea-Level Rise and the Legal Stability of
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Autonomous Ships and the Law

Edited by Henrik Ringbom, Erik Røsæg, Trond Solvang ...

Interest in autonomous ships has grown exponentially over the past few years. Whereas a few years ago, the prospect of unmanned and autonomous vessels sailing on the seas was considered unrealistic, the debate now centers on when and in what format and pace the development will take place.Law has a key role to play in this development and legal obstacles are often singled out as principal barriers ... Read more

$80.24 AUD

Interest in autonomous ships has grown exponentially over the past few years. Whereas a few years ago, the prospect of unmanned and autonomous vessels sailing on the seas was considered unrealistic, the debate now centers on when and in what format and pace the development will take place.Law has a key role to play in this development and legal obstacles are often singled out as principal barriers
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Marine Conservation

People, Ideas and Action

by Bob Earll ...

Series series Perspectives in Conservation Biology
In the last 50 years marine conservation has grown from almost nothing to become a major topic of global activity involving many people and organisations. Marine conservation activities have been applied to a huge diversity of species, habitats, ecosystems and whole seas. Many marine conservation actions have focused on human impacts on the marine environment from development and pollution to the ... Read more

$66.76 AUD

In the last 50 years marine conservation has grown from almost nothing to become a major topic of global activity involving many people and organisations. Marine conservation activities have been applied to a huge diversity of species, habitats, ecosystems and whole seas. Many marine conservation actions have focused on human impacts on the marine environment from development and pollution to the
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Regulating Unmanned Vessels

Emerging Solutions

Edited by Zuzanna Pepłowska-Dąbrowska, Igor Vio ...

Series series Maritime and Transport Law Library
While the technology on crewless ships (Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships, MASS) develops rapidly, the legal framework requires revisions to accommodate this new phenomenon. Although there is a broad understanding that there are no substantial barriers to the operation of MASS in legal terms, there is a need for a thorough revision process to provide for a proper regulatory framework. Future ... Read more

$393.57 AUD

While the technology on crewless ships (Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships, MASS) develops rapidly, the legal framework requires revisions to accommodate this new phenomenon. Although there is a broad understanding that there are no substantial barriers to the operation of MASS in legal terms, there is a need for a thorough revision process to provide for a proper regulatory framework. Future
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Destination NATO

Defence Reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2003–13

by Rohan Maxwell, John Andreas Olsen ...

Series series Whitehall Papers
Defence reform has been a major component of Bosnia’s stabilisation and nation-building. Though true for many cases of post-conflict transition, it is especially so for Bosnia, which arguably has the most complex state structure in Europe. Ten years on from the start of Bosnia’s defence-reform process, Destination NATO records and reviews the Bosnian experience of defence reform. The monograph ... Read more

$101.85 AUD

Defence reform has been a major component of Bosnia’s stabilisation and nation-building. Though true for many cases of post-conflict transition, it is especially so for Bosnia, which arguably has the most complex state structure in Europe. Ten years on from the start of Bosnia’s defence-reform process, Destination NATO records and reviews the Bosnian experience of defence reform. The monograph
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Delivery of Goods under Bills of Lading

by Anders Møllmann ...

Probably the core characteristic of a bill of lading is that the original bill of lading must be presented at the port of destination for a consignee to be entitled to delivery of the goods and for the carrier to get a good discharge of its delivery obligation by delivering the goods to said consignee. This notion is accepted virtually worldwide, but the more precise content of the "presentation ... Read more

$101.85 AUD

Probably the core characteristic of a bill of lading is that the original bill of lading must be presented at the port of destination for a consignee to be entitled to delivery of the goods and for the carrier to get a good discharge of its delivery obligation by delivering the goods to said consignee. This notion is accepted virtually worldwide, but the more precise content of the "presentation
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Horizons Maritimes Management et Expertise

by Dua Roland KOFFI ...

Horizons Maritimes Management et Expertise n'est pas seulement un guide technique du secteur maritime. C'est une tâche cruciale qui allie savoir-faire technique, vision stratégique, expérience de terrain et engagement environnemental. Cet ouvrage offre une compréhension approfondie et actualisée de l'expertise maritime dans un domaine en rapide évolution, où la mer est à la fois une ressource, une ... Read more

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Horizons Maritimes Management et Expertise n'est pas seulement un guide technique du secteur maritime. C'est une tâche cruciale qui allie savoir-faire technique, vision stratégique, expérience de terrain et engagement environnemental. Cet ouvrage offre une compréhension approfondie et actualisée de l'expertise maritime dans un domaine en rapide évolution, où la mer est à la fois une ressource, une
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Environmental Protection of International Watercourses under International Law

by Owen McIntyre ...

McIntyre's work explains the legal means by which requirements of environmental protection influence the determination of a reasonable and equitable regime for allocating rights to riparian states to utilize shared freshwater resources. The work examines the means and processes by which environmental considerations can act upon the operation of the principle of equitable utilization. The volume ... Read more

$112.65 AUD

McIntyre's work explains the legal means by which requirements of environmental protection influence the determination of a reasonable and equitable regime for allocating rights to riparian states to utilize shared freshwater resources. The work examines the means and processes by which environmental considerations can act upon the operation of the principle of equitable utilization. The volume
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Grundzüge des Internationalen Wirtschaftsrechts

Internationales Privatrecht, Europäisches Wirtschaftsrecht, Welthandelsrecht

by Theodor Enders ...

Series series Lernbücher für Wirtschaft und Recht
Der kompakte Einstieg in das Internationale Wirtschaftsrecht. Internationales Wirtschaftsrecht Dieses Lehrbuch geht auf alle wesentlichen Probleme der geschäftlichen Betätigung mit Auslandsberührung ein. Ausgehend von grundlegenden Fragestellungen, etwa der Anwendbarkeit des deutschen oder ausländischen Rechts, werden zunächst wichtige Prinzipien (z.B. Territorialität) erörtert. Da überwiegend das ... Read more

$31.99 AUD

Der kompakte Einstieg in das Internationale Wirtschaftsrecht. Internationales Wirtschaftsrecht Dieses Lehrbuch geht auf alle wesentlichen Probleme der geschäftlichen Betätigung mit Auslandsberührung ein. Ausgehend von grundlegenden Fragestellungen, etwa der Anwendbarkeit des deutschen oder ausländischen Rechts, werden zunächst wichtige Prinzipien (z.B. Territorialität) erörtert. Da überwiegend das
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