His new edition has been fully revised and updated to include the
contemporary issues together with new cases delivered by international
courts and tribunals, such as the ICJ, ITLOS and Arbitral Tribunals,
treaties, UN resolutions, and other instruments. It retains the clear
chapter structure of the first edition, but has expanded the topics on
marine spaces beyond national jurisdiction, maritime delimitation,
protection of the marine environment. A new concluding chapter has also
been included and presents a perspective on the future development of
the international law of the sea. Detailed footnotes and further reading
sections, combined with illustrations and tables ensure understanding of
the subject. By offering clarity of expression and academic rigour, The
International Law of the Sea remains the best choice for students.

Has a clear, engaging writing style and a systematic manner of
analysis. The new edition retains detailed footnotes and further
reading sections. Includes student-friendly features such as chapter
openings, illustrations and diagrams to enhance understanding of rules
Contents

Part I. The Divided Oceans: International Law Governing Jurisdictional
Zones: 1. Law of the sea in perspective; 2. Baselines and related
issues; 3. Marine spaces under national jurisdiction I: territorial
sovereignty; 4. Marine spaces under national jurisdiction II: sovereign
rights; 5. Marine spaces beyond national jurisdiction; 6. Maritime
delimitation; Part II. Our Common Ocean: Protection of Community
Interests at Sea: 7. Conservation of marine living resources; 8.
Protection of the marine environment; 9. Conservation of marine
biological diversity; 10. Marine scientific research; 11. Maintenance of
international peace and security at sea; 12. Land-locked and
geographically disadvantaged states; 13. Peaceful settlement of
international disputes; 14. Looking ahead.