Prevention of vessel-source marine pollution: A note on the challenges and prospects for Chinese practice under International law

This article examines China’s domestic legal regime for the prevention of vessel sourcepollution. It pays special attention to the recently adopted Regulation on Preventionand Control of Marine Pollution from Vessels. Potential challenges and emerging issuesthat China has to confront are addressed,...

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Main Authors: LIU, Nengye, MAES, Frank
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Language:English
Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2011
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Online Access:https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sol_research/4137
https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/sol_research/article/6095/viewcontent/Prevention_of_Vessel_Source_Marine_Pollution_A_Note_on_the_Challenges_and_Prospects_for_Chinese_Practice_Under_International_Law.pdf
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Institution: Singapore Management University
Language: English
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Summary:This article examines China’s domestic legal regime for the prevention of vessel sourcepollution. It pays special attention to the recently adopted Regulation on Preventionand Control of Marine Pollution from Vessels. Potential challenges and emerging issuesthat China has to confront are addressed, including: application of the legislation todisputed sea areas between China and its neighbors, freedom of navigation in theexclusive economic zone, reduction of emission from ships, and prevention of invasivespecies from ballast water.