Marine Law (Noun)
Meaning
The branch of international law that deals with territorial and international waters or with shipping or with ocean fishery etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The International Maritime Organization plays a key role in developing marine law to ensure the safety of ships and protection of the marine environment.
- The Law of the Sea Treaty is a cornerstone of marine law, establishing the rights and responsibilities of nations in their use of the world's oceans.
- Prior to the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, marine law was largely uncodified and based on customary international law.
- Marine law regulates the use of the oceans for military and commercial purposes, balancing national security interests with environmental protection and freedom of navigation.
- The development of marine law has become increasingly important as nations turn to the oceans for a larger share of food, transportation, and recreation.