Law of the Sea and Maritime Security

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-19685-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 270 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

Reihe: Routledge Research on the Law of the Sea

This book provides an accessible and detailed examination of the intricate legal frameworks governing maritime security and jurisdiction at sea, systematically exploring the impact of key international law concepts on maritime security.

As maritime security threats increasingly intersect with broader global challenges, including illegal fishing, climate migration, and forced labour, this book fills critical gaps in legal understanding. Through clear explanations and real-world examples, it navigates the fragmented landscape of maritime law and enforcement. Divided into three parts, the first section guides readers through maritime zones, from internal waters to the high seas, clarifying the legal rights and responsibilities of coastal and flag states as established in combating maritime crimes. The second part addresses contemporary maritime crimes, such as piracy, drug and human trafficking, migrant smuggling, terrorism, and environmental offenses, providing practical insights into international legal regulations and enforcement mechanisms. Finally, the third part explores the lawful use of force at sea and examines the increasing overlap between maritime law enforcement and human rights obligations. This book bridges the gap between theoretical maritime law and practical security challenges, offering clarity and actionable insights for safer and legally compliant maritime operations.

The book will be of interest to researchers in the field of maritime law, maritime security and the law of the sea.

Zielgruppe

Academic

Autoren/Hrsg.

Zanella, Tiago V.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Militärwesen Nationale und Internationale Sicherheits- und Verteidigungspolitik
• Rechtswissenschaften Öffentliches Recht Verwaltungsrecht Verwaltungspraxis Polizei
• Rechtswissenschaften Internationales Recht und Europarecht Internationales Recht Internationales See-, Luft- und Weltraumrecht
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik Innen-, Bildungs- und Bevölkerungspolitik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction

Part I: Criminal Jurisdiction in the Maritime Zones

1. Internal Waters

2. Territorial Sea

3. International Straits

4. Archipelagic Waters

5. Contiguous Zone

6. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)

7. High Seas

Part II: Regulation of Maritime Crimes

8. Piracy

9. Drug Trafficking at Sea

10. Trafficking In Persons at Sea

11. Unauthorized Transmissions

12. Terrorism at Sea

13. Ships Without Nationality

14. Environmental Crimes at Sea

15. IUU Fishing

Part III: Legal Use of Force at Sea

16. Use of Force at Sea

17. Human Rights and the Law of the Sea

Über Autor(innen)

Tiago V. Zanella is Professor in the Postgraduate Programme in Maritime Studies at the Brazilian Naval War College (EGN) and Postdoctoral fellow in Blue Justice at the Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG) and in Maritime Security at EGN. He is also PhD in International Law from the Faculty of Law, University of Lisbon (FDUL); master’s in international law and international Relations at FDUL and Vice-President of the Brazilian Institute of the Law of the Sea (BILOS). Tiago acts as Legal Consultant for the UNODC on Maritime Crime.