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“To Comply Or Not To Comply?” An Argument In Favor Of Increasing Investigation And Enforcement Of Marpol Annex I Violations, Katriel Statman Sep 2013

“To Comply Or Not To Comply?” An Argument In Favor Of Increasing Investigation And Enforcement Of Marpol Annex I Violations, Katriel Statman

Washington and Lee Journal of Energy, Climate, and the Environment

The 1973 International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships and the Protocol of 1978 Relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78) seek to protect the world’s oceans from environmental harms. Traditional maritime law, principles of international law, and difficulties in detecting violations of MARPOL 73/78 have made it difficult for nations to enforce the strict requirements regarding oil pollution under Annex I. In light of these difficulties, the United States authorities have used other means under United States law to prosecute these violations. This note argues that while the United States’ …


Piracy In The Courtroom: How To Salvage $500 Million In Sunken Treasure Without Making A Cent, Dave Werner Jul 2013

Piracy In The Courtroom: How To Salvage $500 Million In Sunken Treasure Without Making A Cent, Dave Werner

University of Miami Law Review

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