The use of asbestos on board ships arises from the need to adapt to the provisions of the International Convention for the Safety of Human Life at Sea (SOLAS, Safety Of Life At Sea, 1914). This was the first version of a fundamental International Treaty for the Safety of Merchant Ships. Through consultation the AMINAVI …More
This article explores the relationship between the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) and dispute settlement tribunals under Part XV of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). While the CLCS is tasked with examining scientific claims for continental shelf extensions beyond 200 nautical miles, only Part XV …More
The Red Sea, a vital maritime corridor linking the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean, facilitates approximately 12% of global trade. Since October 2023, the Yemeni militia Ansar Allah (Houthis) has intensified assaults on commercial vessels, disrupting trade and prompting military responses from the United States and Britain. This research evaluates the effectiveness of international maritime …More
