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  1. 1. Navigating the Tides of Sustainability:  Gaps in IMO Legislation and the Shipping Industry´s Perception on a Transition Towards Sustainability

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för strategisk hållbar utveckling

    Author : Maria Madalena Ravara; Fee Stöcker; Divya Kasarabada; Chaima Dalouhamouch; [2023]
    Keywords : Shipping Industry; Strategic Sustainable Development; Transition; Regulations; International Maritime Organisation;

    Abstract : Considered the most cost and energy-efficient mode of transportation, the shipping industry is responsible for 90% of trade and is predicted to grow. Although it has been central for the development of nations, this activity is not exempt of negative externalities, largely contributing for unsustainability. READ MORE

  3. 2. Rise of the Machines – Legal analysis of Seaworthiness in the context of autonomous shipping

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Anders Kirchner; [2019]
    Keywords : sjörätt; transporträtt; maritime law; autonomous ship; seaworthiness; cyber security; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : In recent years, technological developments have been the focal point of the discussion in the shipping industry. The two main topics have been a general discussion on IT security and a discussion about autonomous ships. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Competitiveness of the Port of Gothenburg as an E-Business Distribution Centre in Scandinavia.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Achille Loce-Mandes; [2016-07-04]
    Keywords : Scandinavia; warehousing; supply chain; maritime; port; port performance; port-centric; ecommerce; e-buyers;

    Abstract : The research is focused on the competitiveness of the Port of Gothenburg, as a future destination for online retailers, when investing in a new warehouse; emphasis is dedicated to those warehouses locate in ports area (port-centric logistics). Several topics are discussed in order to provide some fundamentals for a future e-retailer’s investment choice. READ MORE

  5. 4. The seafarer´s rights and P&I coverage on the crew in the UK

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Jose Manuel Correro Martin; [2011]
    Keywords : maritime law; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : In this thesis different topics will be explained, with the common denominator that all of them are related to the seafarers rights and the extend of the cover on the crew of the P&I Clubs in every case. In order to have a comprehensive view of the relation between the seafarer’s rights and the P&I Clubs cover on the crew, the following topics will be addressed: • The origins of the P&I Clubs, how they work and the scope of their cover and the International Group of the P&I Clubs • The Common Law liability and negligence in the UK; the contractual law and P&I Cover on the crew. READ MORE