The Precautionary Principle in Marine Environmental Law - 9781138189805

Name: The Precautionary Principle in Marine Environmental Law - 9781138189805
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

The Precautionary Principle in Marine Environmental LawWith Special Reference to High Risk Vessels\nAuthor(s): Bndicte Sage-Fuller\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138189805, 978-1138189805\nSynopsis\nThe book examines whether the jurisdiction of coastal States under international law can be extended to include powers of intervention towards vessels posing a significant risk to their coastal and marine environment, but which have not yet been involved in any incident or accident. The books sets out how it is that coastal State jurisdiction can indeed be seen as including powers of intervention towards High Risks Vessels before an incident or accident happens, on the basis of the precautionary principle. The precautionary principle requires taking action when a risk of damage to the environment is suspected, but cannot be confirmed [url] book thus considers the potential opportunities for the coastal state under .