Essays about: "thesis in marine pollution"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 26 essays containing the words thesis in marine pollution.

  1. 21. The International Legal Framework for Prevention of Vessel-source Pollution and Its Implementation in Chinese Legislation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Xiaolu Yan; [2011]
    Keywords : vessel-source pollution; marine environment protection; the 1982 UNCLOS; Intervention; MARPOL 73 78 Annex II; the 2000 MEPL; the 2009 Regulation; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Vessel-source pollution is regarded as one of the major sources that harm marine environment. It has become an issue of public concern since 20th century due to a series of oil pollution incidents on the sea. READ MORE

  2. 22. Climate Change and the Law of the Sea Convention

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Roberto Andreas Camara Sanchez; [2011]
    Keywords : Law of the Sea; Maritime Law; Climate change; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This thesis analyzes climate change from an international law perspective and seeks to demonstrate how the provisions pertaining to the protection and preservation of the marine environment embodied in the United Nations Law of the Sea Convention (“UNCLOS”), coupled with those relating to the compulsory settlement of disputes, can be of use in tackling the climate crisis. We begin by presenting the science of climate change, in particular its causes, effects and the projections of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change concerning carbon dioxide emissions, global warming and sea level rise. READ MORE

  3. 23. Liability and Compensation Regime for Oil Pollution Damage under International Conventions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Mojgan Momeni Farahani; [2011]
    Keywords : Fund Convention; Maritime Law CLC; Bunkers Convention; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Before the twentieth century, there was little concern with ship-source oil pollution at sea. Increase of shipping activities and in particular happening of disasters, the most important of which is the Torrey Canyon, alerted the thinking of legislators as to seriousness of the problem of marine pollution. READ MORE

  4. 24. The Importance of Solving Legal Problems Regarding Wrecks - Risks Posed by Dangerous Wrecks in Swedish Waters

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Katarina Kepplerus; [2010]
    Keywords : Folkrätt; Transporträtt; Sjörätt; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This thesis discusses legal problems in relation to shipwrecks, with focus on dangerous and abandoned wrecks, and takes a de lege ferenda perspective on regulations regarding wreck liability, responsibility for wreck removal and prevention of pollution on the marine environment. Abandoned wrecks may obstruct navigation and pose hazard to the marine environment. READ MORE

  5. 25. Marine Environmental Protection in the Arctic

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Malin Pålsson; [2008]
    Keywords : Miljörätt; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The main purpose of this thesis is to examine marine environmental protection in the Arctic. This objective has been achieved by analyzing pertinent legal instruments on the global, regional and national level. READ MORE