In an era of rapidly growing maritime trade, the advent of large modern tankers has generated new marine environmental risks. The customary right of access to a place of refuge for vessels in distress is becoming a complex issue of increasingly conflicting values reflecting humanitarian response and environmental conservation. A national Places of Refuge policy is an essential component of Canadas oceans management strategy, for providing a cohesive and robust structure for conflict resolution and environmental protection. This unique book outlines a risk assessment procedure to ...
In an era of rapidly growing maritime trade, the advent of large modern tankers has generated new marine environmental risks. The customary right of...