Impact of Marine Pollution

Originally published in 1980, this book by a group of international lawyers and experts from the energy industries suggests ways in which the law may have to change to cope with developments in the oil and nuclear energy industries and the way they impact on marine pollution. Incorporating issues arising on an international and comparative basis, the book discusses the approaches made to marine pollution problems by the UK, EU and USA.

List of contents

Part 1: Oil Pollution 1. The Legal Framework 2. The Role of IMCO in Combating Marine Pollution 3. Enforcement of the International Laws for Prevention of Oil Pollution from Vessels 4. The Role of the Oil Majors and Others as Oil Transporters 5. The Lessons of the Ekofisk Bravo Blow-Out 6. The Role of Insurance and Reinsurance Part 2: Pollution from Sources Other Than Oil 7. Dumping at Sea 8. Pollution from Land-based Sources 9. Nuclear Pollution of the Marine Environment: Some Recent Controls Part 3: Comparisons 10. Land-based Marine Pollution in the European Community 11. Liability for Oil Pollution: United States Law

Summary

Originally published in 1980, this book by a group of international lawyers and experts from the energy industries suggests ways in which the law may have to change to cope with developments in the oil and nuclear energy industries and the way they impact on marine pollution. Incorporating issues arising on an international and comparative basis, the book discusses the approaches made to marine pollution problems by the UK, EU and USA.

Product details

• Authors: Douglas J. Grant Cusine
• Assisted by: Douglas J. Cusine (Editor), Cusine Douglas J. (Editor), John P. Grant (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2021
• EAN: 9780367359089
• ISBN: 978-0-367-35908-9
• No. of pages: 322
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Pollution, Climate and Change
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Miscellaneous; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Environmental Economics, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General, Environmental Economics, environmental science, engineering & technology, Industry & industrial studies, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Industry and industrial studies