The Role of Maritime Law in Addressing Ocean Acidification: Protecting Marine Ecosystems and Fisheries Ocean acidification is a growing concern for the global community, as it poses significant threats to marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and the livelihoods of millions who depend on fisheries. This dissertation explores the critical role that maritime law plays in addressing ocean […]

Regulation of Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs) in Maritime Security Operations: Ensuring Compliance with International Law 2. International Legal Framework for UCAVs in Maritime Security Operations The regulation of UCAVs must necessarily take into account the existing body of international law, in that it embodies the rights and obligations of various actors, including the myriad […]

Legal Frameworks for Joint Maritime Law Enforcement Operations: Balancing National Sovereignty with Cooperation in Combating Transnational Crime 1.1 Overview of Joint Maritime Law Enforcement Operations Joint maritime law enforcement operations (JMLEOs) have been used as a countermeasure against transnational crime over the last century, increasing in popularity due to the perceived easier nature of intercepting […]

Optimizing ship design for fuel efficiency and reduced emissions in the Red Sea’s unique environmental conditions. Elkafas, A.G., 2022. Advanced operational measure for reducing fuel consumption onboard shipsEnvironmental Science and Pollution Research, 29, pp.90509-905191. Tadros, M., Ventura, M. and Soares, C.G., 2023. Review of the Decision Support Methods Used in Optimizing Ship Hulls towards Improving […]

Strategies for Attracting Foreign Direct Investment in Red Sea Maritime Infrastructure Projects 1.1 Background of Red Sea maritime infrastructure projects The stage of economic growth in the Red Sea littoral states is one full of potential, with increased interest developing over the past 5 years specifically in the advancements of maritime infrastructure. It is widely […]

The Role of Anti-Piracy Technology in Improving Vessel Security in the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea 1.1 Background of Piracy in the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea The Gulf of Aden, which is located in the Arabian Sea between Yemen on the south coast of the Arabian Peninsula and Somalia at the tip […]

The Role of International Organizations in Promoting Dialogue and Cooperation among Middle Eastern States 1.2 Objectives A large number of studies have looked at the instruments, tools, or measures of Middle Eastern conflict resolution used by international organizations (IOs). Though many of the researchers have evaluated the success of these tools, there are fewer who […]

The Impact of Regional Political Instability on Maritime Security Risks in the Red Sea 1. Introduction Moreover, recent piracy off the coast of Somalia has further highlighted the impact of regional political instability on maritime security risks. The nature of the maritime environment means that there are a vast array of ways in which regional […]

Effectiveness of International Law Enforcement Cooperation in Combating Maritime Piracy in the Gulf of Aden 1. Introduction Definition of maritime piracy Historically, piracy was defined as any criminal act of depredation committed by the crew or the passengers of a private ship and directed against another ship, or against persons and property aboard such ship, […]