Sohn, Noyes, Gustafson Juras and Franckx's The Law of the Sea in a Nutshell, 2d

This comprehensive guide summarizes the current principles and rules governing the international law of the sea. Topics include the rights and responsibilities of states in various zones of the oceans, fisheries and nonliving resources, vessel nationality and jurisdiction over vessels, maritime terrorism and security, maritime boundary delimitation and baselines, marine environment, and dispute settlement mechanisms. The text discusses the widely accepted United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and other relevant treaties, legislation, and jurisprudence, including U.S. and European laws, cases, and practice. Introduction -- The High Seas And High Seas Freedoms -- Nationality Of Vessels -- Duties And Jurisdiction Of The Flag State And Exceptions To Flag State Jurisdiction -- The Baseline For Determining Zones Of National Jurisdiction -- Boundaries Of Maritime Jurisdiction Between Adjacent And Opposite States -- Internal Waters And Ports -- The Territorial Sea, Straits, Archipelagic Waters, And Contiguous Zone -- Exclusive Economic Zone -- Continental Shelf -- The Deep Seabed And Its Mineral Resources -- Protection And Preservation Of The Marine Environment -- Conservation And Management Of High Seas Living Resources -- Maritime Terrorism And Security -- Settlement Of Disputes -- The Future Of The Law Of The Sea. By Louis B. Sohn ... [et Al]. Rev. Ed. Of: The Law Of The Sea In A Nutshell / By Louis B. Sohn And Kristen Gustafson. 1984. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.