Full Description
This book is a scholarly compilation that explores the diverse and evolving landscape of public maritime law across Asia. This book provides an in-depth analysis of key legislative frameworks, safety and security measures, marine environmental governance, and seafarer welfare within the region. Divided into four thematic sections—Public Maritime Legislations, securing Maritime Safety, Prevention of Vessel-Source Pollution, and Seafarer Rights—the book features contributions from esteemed academics and professionals across Asia. It offers country-specific insights, comparative analyses, and case studies from nations such as South Korea, China, Vietnam, Mongolia, Singapore, and others. The work aims to highlight the unique challenges faced by Asian countries while addressing global maritime issues such as environmental sustainability, safety regulations, and human rights.
By bringing together diverse perspectives from experts across the region, the book contributes meaningfully to the discourse on maritime governance while supporting sustainable development and legal innovation in the Asian maritime sector. It serves as a valuable resource for legal scholars, policymakers, maritime professionals, and students interested in understanding the complexities of maritime governance in the Asian context.
Contents
Chapter 1 The Phenomenon of Admiralty: Its Genesis, Historical Evolution and Usage.- Chapter 2 Public Maritime Legislations in South Korea.- Chapter 3 Public Maritime Legislations in China.- Chapter 4 Public Maritime Legislations in Japan.- Chapter 5 A Legal Analysis of the Reporting Duty for Defects in Seaworthiness under the Ship Safety Act.- Chapter 6 Current Safety Issues of Car Ferries in South Korea and Northeast China and Their Improvements.- Chapter 7 Ship Collision under Chinese Maritime Law: Legislation and Judicial Precedents.- Chapter 8 Legal Framework for Marine Garbage and Plastic Waste Management in South Korea.- Chapter 9 Marine Protected Area in the Waters Surrounding Dokdo.- Chapter 10 The Need for Designating the Yellow Sea as a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA).- Chapter 11 Developments in Crew Management and the Protection of Rights and Interests in China.- Chapter 12 Overview of the Japanese Seafarers' Act and Its Recent Reform.- Chapter 13 Regulations of Seafarers' Employment Agreements:Vietnam and Korea in Comparison.- Chapter 14 A Comprehensive Review of the STCW Convention and Code at the 10th IMO HTW Session.
