海洋环境2Legalframework.pdf

MT6401 Environmental Shipping
Lecture 1-2 (11 Aug 2015)
Tthe legal framework
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Presentation
Framework: United Nations Convention on
the Law of the Sea(UNCLOS)
e The legal framework for the protection of
the marine environment
Structure of the ocean: maritime zones
The flag State and the ship
UNCLOS: Provisions for the protection of
the marine environment
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Oceans
71% of the world surface is covered by water
e 1845: First attempt for a structure of the oceans by
the Royal Geographical Society, London
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
ー Arctic Ocean
Antarctic Ocean
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Marine-related activities
Marine Parks; Fishing/ Reservation Areas
Mineral Exploration
Transportation; Shipping Lanes and Safety
Issues
Tourism and Recreation Areas
Environmental and Ecological Issues
Marine' ranching”' or mariculture”
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Law of the Sea
United Nations Convention on the Law of the
Sea(UNCLOS), 1982
e entered into force on 16 November 1994
Protection and Preservation of the Marine
Environment (Part XII)
Provides framework'
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