Emerging Technology and the Law of the Sea

Leading experts in the law of the sea assess the impact of emerging technology on ocean governance.

James Kraska (Edited by), Young-Kil Park (Edited by)

9781316517420, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 21 July 2022

350 pages
23.5 x 15.6 x 2.6 cm, 0.68 kg

Autonomous vessels and robotics, artificial Intelligence and cybersecurity are transforming international shipping and naval operations. Likewise, blockchain offers new efficiencies for compliance with international shipping records, while renewable energy from currents and waves and offshore nuclear power stations open opportunities for new sources of power within and from the sea. These and other emerging technologies pose a challenge for the governance framework of the law of the sea, which is adapting to accommodate the accelerating rates of global change. This volume examines how the latest technological advances and marine sciences are reshaping the interpretation and application of the law of the sea. The authors explore the legality of new concepts for military operations on the continental shelf, suggest remote sensing methodologies for delimitation of maritime boundaries, and offer a legal roadmap for ensuring maritime cyber security.

1. Emerging Technology and Maritime Boundary Dispute Resolution Clive Schofield, Robert van de Poll, and Niels Andersen
2. Renewable Energy and the Law of the Sea Olivia Woolley
3. The Elusive Case of New Technologies, Marine Genetic Resources, and the Global-South Ronán Long
4. Small Modular Reactors and Transportable Nuclear Power Plants Elena Bernini
5. Shipping, Distributed Ledgers, and Private Maritime Law Andrew Tettenborn
6. Maritime Cyber Security Brian Wilson
7. International Standards for Hull Inspection and Maintenance of Robotics and Autonomous Systems Tafsir Johansson
8. Functionalism and Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships Alexandros X.M. Ntovas
9. Artificial Intelligence to Facilitate Safe Navigation of Ships Steven Geoffrey Keating
10. Unmanned and Autonomous Warships and Military Aircraft Raul (Pete) Pedrozo
11. Seabed Technology and Naval Operations on the Continental Shelf James Kraska
Index.

Subject Areas: Public international law [LBB]