Maritime Law 
Japan pledges $500 mil for Pacific islands – Japan Today
Japan pledged aid worth up to half a billion dollars to Pacific island nations Saturday at a summit stressing the importance of maritime law in a region warily eyeing China’s growing might at sea. At the close of a two-day … Continue reading
‘Why does US want to ink UN convention on seas?’ – zeenews.india.com
Beijing: China has questioned the US’ interest in signing a UN convention on maritime law, terming it as an attempt by Washington to find a legal framework to interfere in South China Sea (SCS) region where Beijing is locked up … Continue reading
China questions US interest in signing UN convention on seas – Deccan Herald
China has questioned US’ interest in signing a UN convention on maritime law, terming it as an attempt by Washington to find a legal framework to interfere in South China Sea (SCS) region where Beijing is locked up in maritime … Continue reading
Japan promises $500m for Pacific islands – Radio Australia
Japan has pledged aid worth up to half a billion dollars to Pacific island nations at a summit stressing the importance of maritime law in a region warily eyeing China’s growing might at sea. At the close of a two-day … Continue reading
China enhances its maritime capabilities – Manila Times
In addition to the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), the Chinese maintain five maritime law enforcement agencies: the CMS, the Maritime Police of the Border Control Department (BCD), the Maritime Safety Administration, the Fisheries Law Enforcement …
Japan promises $500m for Pacific islands – Australia Network News
Japan has pledged aid worth up to half a billion dollars to Pacific island nations at a summit stressing the importance of maritime law in a region warily eyeing China’s growing might at sea. At the close of a two-day … Continue reading
NIMASA Seeks Legal Backing to Fight Piracy – THISDAY Live
In a bid to ensure that its fight against piracy has the backing of the law, Nigeria’s apex maritime regulatory authority, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has presented a bill to the National Assembly. The proposed law … Continue reading
Opposition to Law of the Sea Treaty heats up – Thehill.com
Further, we are troubled that compulsory dispute resolution could pertain to public and private activities including law enforcement, maritime security, business operations, and nonmilitary activities performed aboard military vessels. If this treaty comes …
Nigeria: NIMASA Seeks Legal Backing to Fight Piracy – AllAfrica.com
In a bid to ensure that its fight against piracy has the backing of the law, Nigeria’s apex maritime regulatory authority, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has presented a bill to the National Assembly. The proposed law … Continue reading
Analysis: China’s nine-dashed line in South China Sea – Reuters
China’s Foreign Ministry responded on Wednesday that only 20 Chinese fishing boats were in the area, a normal number for this time of the year, and they were operating in accordance with Chinese law. Maritime lawyers note Beijing routinely …
