Maritime Law

Tiny island in South China Sea is stirring up tensions – USA Today

BEIJING – A tiny island of mostly fishermen in the South China Sea has emerged as the symbol of tensions between China and its smaller neighbors sparring over 1 million square miles of maritime riches … on the Law of … Continue reading

Clinton pushes China on maritime pact – Washington Times

and we do not take sides in disputes about territorial or maritime boundaries.” “But we do have a fundamental interest in freedom of navigation, the maintenance of peace and stability, respect for international law and unimpeded lawful …

PH hits China duplicity in West Philippine Sea – Global Nation

Several Asian governments have expressed worry about China’s expansive maritime claims. Tensions have threatened … as embodied in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, will generate greater mutual trust and respect in the region …

Accept sea code, US presses China – Philippine Star Online

Several Asian governments have expressed concern about China’s expansive maritime claims. Tensions have threatened … respect for international law and unimpeded lawful commerce in the South China Sea.” Clinton welcomed the meeting, saying a slew …

Clinton praises ASEAN – United Press International

… region and underscored the importance to regional peace and stability of ensuring maritime safety, freedom of navigation, respect for international law, and unimpeded lawful commerce in the South China Sea, Xinhua quoted the joint statement as saying.

Cross-border policing provokes sovereignty worries – CBC

Legislation was introduced twice, but died because Parliament was prorogued. The Canadian and U.S. officers involved in the program have all been trained at the Maritime Law Enforcement Academy in Charleston, S.C., where they are educated in Canadian and U … Continue reading

Cross-border policing provokes sovereignty worries – updatednews.ca

The Canadian and U.S. officers involved in the program have all been trained at the Maritime Law Enforcement Academy in Charleston, S.C., where they are educated in Canadian and U.S. law, including criminal code, privacy laws and sovereignty and …

Is Canadian sovereignty at risk with cross-border policing? – CBC

Legislation was introduced twice, but died because Parliament was prorogued. The Canadian and U.S. officers involved in the program have all been trained at the Maritime Law Enforcement Academy in Charleston, S.C., where they are educated in Canadian and U … Continue reading

Come out with strategies to deal with maritime piracy – GMA boss – Modern Ghana

In the case of Ghana, Alhaji Dauda said government had taken steps to curb the situation. These include the passage into law of the Ghana Maritime (Protection of Offshore Operations and Assets) Regulations. Alhaji Dauda said the Ghana Navy in … Continue reading

ONR sensor and software suite hunts down more than 600 suspect boats – phys.org

Rough Rhino was responsible for finding targets during the most recent two-week African Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership (AMLEP) operation. The primary missions are aimed at assisting and building the host nation’s capability to interdict …