Vessel-Source Marine Pollution The Law and Politics of International Regulation

Analysing the regulation of vessel-source pollution from the perspective of the political interests of key players in the ship transportation industry, Alan Khee-Jin Tan offers a comprehensive and convincing account of how pollution of the marine environment by ships may be better regulated and reduced. In this timely study, he traces the history of regulation at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and investigates the political, economic and social forces influencing the IMO treaties.

Also examined are the efforts of maritime states, ship-owners, cargo owners, oil companies and environmental groups to influence IMO laws and treaties. This is an important book, which uncovers the politics behind the law and offers solutions for overcoming the deficiencies in the regulatory system. It will be of great interest to professionals in the shipping industry as well as practitioners and students.

• Provides analysis of the political and economic background to the International Maritime Organisation treaties which regulate pollution from ships
• Provides analysis of the positions of the various state and industry players, including interviews
• Offers solutions for improving regulation to stamp out the practice of ‘sub-standard’ shipping