The law of the sea is an important area of international law which must be able to adapt to the changing needs of the international community. Making the Law of the Sea examines how various international organisations have contributed to the development of this law and what kinds of instruments and law-making techniques have been used. Each chapter considers a different international institution including the International Maritime Organization and the United Nations and analyses its functions and powers. Important questions are posed about the law-making process, including what actors are...