Infographic: Maritime Trade Laws

Since over 90% of the entire World’s trade occurs by the sea, it is important for its entirety to be carefully preserved in order to ensure that successful trade is not threatened. Numerous developments were made in these laws that established power over things like general security and trading practices.

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea is especially dedicated to combating pirates, addressing safety issues and helping reduce the surge of piracy around the coast of Somalia and surrounding countries.

This infographic presents you with an overview of the Law of the Sea, so take a look.

World Maritime News Staff; Infographic: Norwich University’s Master of Arts in Diplomacy online program

Share this article

Follow World Maritime News

Infographic: Panama Canal Expansion Facts and Figures

The Panama Canal Expansion is the largest project at the Canal since its original construction. The project will ...

read more →

INFOGRAPHIC: Guide for Travellers to Ebola Countries

The outbreak of Ebola in Western African countries has hit the headlines. Ebola is a disease of humans and other ...

read more →

Infographic: Basic Anatomy of Modern Seafaring

Have you ever asked yourself what is the total number of seafarers in the world? Or maybe which country has the ...

read more →

Infographic: LNG’s Golden Jubilee

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is natural gas (predominantly methane, CH4) that has been converted to liquid form for ...

read more →

Infographic: Britain’s New Giant Cruise Ship

Britain's New Giant Cruise Ship

P&O Cruises’ new ship named Britannia will be the largest Britain’s cruise ship when the underway works ...

read more →

Infographic: Safety at Sea

This year’s September 25th is marked as the World Maritime Day, but the date varies by year and country and ...

read more →

In Depth>

Infographic: Max Ship Sizes for Major Shipping Passages

Max Ship Sizes for Major Shipping Passages

This infographic shows maximum ship sizes for the Panama Canal, Suez Canal, and the Strait of Malacca. Ships ...

read more →

New Canadian Coalition Disputing CETA

New Canadian Coalition Disputing CETA

The newly formed Canadian Maritime and Supply Chain Coalition held a press conference voicing their worries ...

read more →

Jones Act Enjoys Rock Solid Support, Says AMP

The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic American maritime industry, issued a statement ...

read more →

Infographic: Top 5 Largest Cruise Ships

Top 5 Largest Cruse Ships

This infographic shows a list of the top five largest cruise ships in the world, measured by gross tonnage. All of ...

read more →

Readers’ Picks of the Week (Aug 4 - 10, 2014)

Readers' Picks of the Week (Aug 4 - 10, 2014)

Egypt to Build New Suez Canal Egypt is looking to build a new Suez Canal parallel to the existing one in a USD 4 ...

read more →

North Sea Vessels Facing Detentions amid New Labour Laws

North Sea supply vessels and support ships could be detained in port if they are found to be failing to comply with ...

read more →

Events>

<< Oct 2017 >>
MTWTFSS
25 26 27 28 29 30 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31 1 2 3 4 5

Green Ship Technology North America

Survival of the fittest in maritime: Make smart investments, ensure you are compliant, future proof your fleet…

read more >

Mozambique Gas Summit & Exhibition

Mozambique Gas Summit & Exhibition is recognised as the leading strategic meeting for Mozambique’s gas industry. Working in partnership…

read more >

Bulk Liquid Storage Europe 2017

The event will cover current key challenges and issues faced by the industry and provide in depth discussions and analysis of today`s…

read more >

3RD ANNUAL GENERAL AVERAGE SEMINAR

ATTEND THIS SEMINAR TO:
- Get up to speed on the revisions to the York-Antwerp Rules 2016…

read more >

De Gucht: Transatlantic Trade Growth Will Not Mean ...

The European Union wants to expand its Transatlantic trade with the U.S. and is mulling the ways to do so.   ...

read more →

U.S. Congressman Palazzo Pushes for Commitment to the ...

Congressman Steven Palazzo, (MS-4), this week led a letter with four colleagues reminding President Obama to honor ...

read more →

DSS to Pay Million-Dollar Fine for Violation of ...

Diana Shipping Inc., yesterday announced that its subsidiary, Diana Shipping Services S.A. (“DSS”), was sentenced ...

read more →