Shipping and the Environment

'Long recognised as the essential reference book for the international maritime community, this third edition of Shipping and the Environment now provides not only updated text on the marine environmental issues featured in earlier editions, but it also addresses the new key areas that are currently shaping law and practice in this fast-developing field.'

Gaute Sivertsen, Director, International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds

'As environmental issues feature ever higher on the global shipping agenda, this new third edition of the most important reference book covering liability and compensation issues in the shipping sector, co-authored by some of the most experienced people in the industry, is a must read.'

Nick Shaw, CEO, International Group of P&I Clubs

'The "Green Bible" is a well-thumbed, go-to reference book at ITOPF, and the updating on latest developments will be unanimously welcomed by all who work in the international maritime sector of pollution. It is excellently organised, informative and comprehensive, written by extremely knowledgeable and respected authors.'

Richard Johnson, Technical Director, ITOPF

'The timing of this, the third edition of Shipping and the Environment, could not be better. This leading work presents an invaluable up-to-date reference to practitioners, academics and law makers as they grapple with the increasing and pressing challenges presented by the environmental aspects of shipping.'

Ann Fenech, President, Comité Maritime International

'This is a “must-have book” for anyone involved in and responding to a maritime incident – from ship operators, coastal-state and flag-state authorities, surveyors, legal representatives and the salvors themselves. It is written so that even those without a legal background can easily understand the dynamics and issues at play from the legal and insurance perspective.'

Nicholas Sloane, President, International Salvage Union

'Comprehensive in its content, this third and updated edition helps the reader navigate and comprehend the complex world of maritime regulations, law, insurance, salvage and claims. This is an indispensable reference volume for novices, experienced practitioners and academics alike.'

Stephan Hennig, UK Secretary of State’s Representative for Maritime Salvage and Intervention (SOSREP)

‘This third edition will be an indispensable source of reference for many years to come, not only for lawyers but for all those who deal with shipping-related environmental issues.’

Måns Jacobsson, former Director, International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds, Lloyd’s Maritime and Commercial Law Quarterly

‘This is a prodigious and highly recommended work and deserves a wide readership.’

David Baker, International Group of P&I Clubs, and Tony Paulson, Chairman of the International Group Pollution Committee, Journal of International Maritime Law

‘This book has long been considered the “bible” with respect to maritime environmental laws, and the new edition is very timely and welcome.’

John Kimball, Blank Rome LLP, New York, Journal of Maritime Law and Commerce

‘Shipping and the Environment retains its place as the preeminent authority on the laws and legal precedents governing oil pollution from vessels, under both U.S. law and international law.’

Herbert Ray, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, Anchorage, Tulane Law Review

‘Shipping and the Environment stands alone in its field. No other work comes close to covering authoritatively and comprehensively the laws relating to shipping and the environment. Every person working in any aspect of the law of shipping should have this work at his/her fingertips.’

Professor Thomas J. Schoenbaum, University of Washington School of Law, Journal of International Maritime Law

‘Dans un domaine qui requiert des connaissances spécialisées, c’est une veritable encyclopédie et, incontestablement, un atout majeur dans la bibliothèque de tout avocat qui s’interesse au droit maritime.’

(‘In a field which requires specialist knowledge, this is a veritable encyclopedia and, indisputably, a major asset on the shelves of every lawyer concerned with maritime law.’)

John O’Connor, Langlois Gaudreau O’Connor LLP, Canada, Le Droit Maritime Français

‘Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the international dynamics and current issues surrounding marine environmental protection.’

Katsuya Tsuda, Yamaguchi Law Office, Journal of the Japan Maritime Law Research Institute