Ocean Law and Policy

2012 DILA Conference on “The Role of International Law in Promoting Cooperation and Resolving Conflicts in Asia”

2012 DILA Conference on “The Role of International Law in Promoting Cooperation and Resolving Conflicts in Asia” CIL and the Foundation for the Development of International Law in Asia (DILA) co-hosted and co-organized the 2012 DILA Conference on “The Role of International Law in Promoting Cooperation and Resolving Conflicts in Asia” on 8 June 2012, at …

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The International Law of Offshore Constructions: Cutting Through Fragmented Regimes Towards Better Governance

24 August 2012 | CIL Seminar Series The International Law of Offshore Constructions: Cutting Through Fragmented Regimes Towards Better Governance Introduction Offshore constructions rise in numbers and importance. They promise high economic and scientific benefits but also increase risks of accidents and environmental damage. For instance, other than potential oil spills, threats for the environment …

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The International Legal Implications of the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill: Liability, Regulation and Public Perceptions

30 August 2012 | CIL Seminar Series The International Legal Implications of the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill: Liability, Regulation and Public Perceptions Introduction The oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico and Montara in the Timor Sea were dramatic illustrations of the risks to life and environment that accompany oil and gas development. Since …

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Maritime Boundary Delimitation Workshop 2012

Maritime Boundary Delimitation Workshop 2012   CIL was proud to once again partner with the International Boundaries Research Unit (IBRU) of Durham University to organise the second Maritime Boundary Delimitation Workshop in Southeast Asia. The Workshop was held on 26-28 September 2012 in Singapore. About the Workshop Combining lectures, discussion and practical exercises, this is IBRU’s …

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Evidence Control and Crew Support in the Post Release Phase of Hijackings in the Horn of Africa: Some Practical Issues

24 April 2013 | CIL Seminar Series Evidence Control and Crew Support in the Post Release Phase of Hijackings in the Horn of Africa: Some Practical Issues Introduction Somali hijackings have been at the forefront of maritime security dialogue for over five years. The evolution of hijacking methodologies has become increasingly more complex as both …

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Coordinating the Protected Area Regime

The European Network Natura 2000 between European and National Law 29 May 2012 | Joint Seminar Coordinating the Protected Area Regime Introduction Natura 2000 network represents the milestone of biodiversity protection at EU level. It is based on the Habitats Directive (enacted by the European Union in 1992), requiring Member States to designate special areas …

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Maritime Dispute between Cambodia and Thailand and International Jurisprudence

25 July 2012 | CIL Seminar Series Maritime Dispute between Cambodia and Thailand and International Jurisprudence Introduction In the 1950s, Cambodia has stepped up efforts to establish her maritime boundaries by adopting a system of straight baselines in 1957. After ratifying the 1958 Geneva Conventions on the Law of the Sea, Cambodia expanded its territorial …

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Academic Exchange and Co-operative Research on the Management and Safety of Straits with the North China Sea Branch of the State Oceanic Administration

27 February 2012 | International Workshop This was a closed-door event. Attendance was by invitation only. Academic Exchange and Co-operative Research on the Management and Safety of Straits with the North China Sea Branch of the State Oceanic Administration CIL hosted an Academic Exchange with the North China Sea Branch of the State Oceanic Administration …

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[Fireside Chat Series 2012] The Land Reclamation Case: Lessons in Law and Diplomacy

2 March 2012 | This event was the second of the CIL Fireside Chat Series on International Law and Diplomacy. The Land Reclamation Case: Lessons in Law and Diplomacy Introduction Professor S Jayakumar hosted the second CIL Fireside Chat on International Law and Diplomacy on Friday, 2 March 2012, at the NUS Bukit Timah Campus. …

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