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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 …
21 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

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 …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Marine and Freshwater

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 …
21 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Marine and Freshwater

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 …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Marine and Freshwater

International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling

… in the maritime zones and the rights of coastal states and flag states therein as recognized by UNCLOS. The 1946 ICRW …
21 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Marine and Freshwater