UNCLOS Blog
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Contributing to The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships – A Commentary
Contributing to the book: “The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships – A Commentary” I…
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Has the Principle of “No More Favourable Treatment” Become Customary International Law?
One principle in international maritime law is the principle of No More Favourable Treatment (NMFT). Every day, Port…
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The BBNJ Agreement: From Negotiation to Implementation
The BBNJ Agreement: Update on Developments Almost exactly two years ago, I published an overview of the BBNJ…
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How EU Maritime GHG Rules from the Fit For 55 package (FuelEU Maritime, ETS, and RED III) Must Comply with UNCLOS according to ECJ caselaw
How EU Maritime GHG Rules (FuelEU Maritime, ETS, and RED III) Must Comply with the Requirements of UNCLOS…
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The IMO’s revised GHG Strategy
The IMO has addressed the issue of GHG from shipping for several years, resulting in the adoption of…
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ITLOS on GHG under UNCLOS
Background In May 2024, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) issued a landmark advisory…
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BBNJ Agreement
The BBNJ Agreement Background and History The BBNJ Agreement, also known as the “High Seas Treaty,” is a…
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Noteworthy Court Cases Relating to UNCLOS and the Law of the Sea
Noteworthy Court Cases Relating to UNCLOS and the Law of the Sea Both the International Court of Justice…
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History of UNCLOS
History of UNCLOS Historical context: The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is a…