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Maritime Traffic Effects on Biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea. Volume 2 - Legal Mechanisms to Address Maritime Impacts on Mediterranean Biodiversity
… a clear international obligation for states, including flag states, to protect the marine environment. She … EEZ Exclusive Economic Zone EU European Union FOC Flag of convenience FSI Flag state implementation GAIRS … of the Sea UNEP United Nations Environment Programme VSP Vessel-source pollution Marine biodiversity, environmental …
White Paper - Regional Seas Governance
… ‘rules of reference’ included in the UNCLOS. As regards vessel-source pollution, for instance, flag states are required to adopt laws and regulations that … and to cooperate with relevant coastal and/or flag states on transboundary and discrete high seas fish …
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
… various international organizations. In the sphere of vessel-source pollution, for example, this implementation … or grants a right to states, whether in their capacity as flag state (the state where a ship is registered) or as a … for coastal states in their maritime zones and prohibit flag states to harvest these species on the high seas, the …
Background document - 1995 United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement
… paragraphs 31-32. - Strengthening the responsibility of flag States over fishing vessels flying their flag on the high seas; - Requiring compatibility between … for activities in key areas, such as effective exercise of flag State responsibilities, monitoring, control and …