Sentences with phrase «maritime issues»

I contribute regularly to defence journals on maritime issues and defence technology.

He also has wide experience in both domestic and international arbitrations, namely in London, England and in New York, pertaining to maritime issues.

With such significant experience, we offer a distinct advantage to our clients in that we truly understand maritime issues and can work swiftly to resolve matters in the most effective manner.

The DOT is particularly focused on contributing useful data and tools related to climate change, ocean and maritime issues, and public safety.

That's natural,» he added, citing cybersecurity and maritime issues.

He advised on a wide range of briefs, including UK investor protection, maritime issues, counter-proliferation and counter-terrorism, the UK overseas territories and the international law of outer space.

A former graduate of the London School of Economics, he has a special interest in Asian business and politics and a passion for maritime issues and the sea.

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Many countries look to the United States Coast Guard for setting maritime standards across the world as well, not just on safety but also on security and also on environmental issues, so very unique in that regard.

Remember, the Chinese realize that no trade concession on their part can wish away acute U.S. - China questions, such as Taiwan, contested maritime borders in the South China Sea, the sequels to the Korean War and «strategically competitive» issues in the Indo - Pacific region and beyond.

He says «contrary to conventional wisdom,» there is an appetite in Western Canada and the Maritimes for a «progressive voice» in media, adding the StarMetros will endeavour to match the Star's focus on social issues and in - depth investigations.

The PRPA has already completed substantial pre-development work at the sites, improving access, in anticipation of private development spurred by a Request for Expressions of Interest (REI) that was issued late last year and, the port authority said, «garnered a high level of response from maritime industry, manufacturing, and energy companies.»

His publication is now 12 issues old, and it seems safe to report that defending an old maritime tradition has its rewards.

Meanwhile, in the areas where the Sino - American relationship are generating most tension (notably cyber security and maritime sovereignty disputes that Americans believe raise freedom of navigation issues) European states, either together or singly, need to make clear their interest in a satisfactory resolution of these questions.

«We are pleased that the Defence Committee has also highlighted the importance of closing critical capability gaps, especially in maritime patrol aircraft, as well as the regeneration of sufficient numbers of trained personnel and equipment for the military to remain effective — issues we raised in our SDSR contribution published in July.

With an estimated 90 % of African imports and exports conducted by sea transport, the issues of maritime safety and marine pollution are critical and deserve all the attention they can garner, the Vice President of the Republic, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, has underscored.

The issues included, among others, the completion of major road projects in the region, the take - off of the maritime university, the full activation of ports in Niger Delta and other water ways, the relocation of international oil companies to the region.

The Vice President noted that with an estimated 90 percent of African imports and exports conducted by sea transport, the issues of maritime safety and marine pollution has become a critical issue that calls for serious...

The agreement, months in the making, came together after a dinner at Xi's official residence, following lengthy bilateral talks on contentious issues ranging from trade to maritime disputes.

An editorial in that issue suggested that Caral's newly proved antiquity «casts doubt on a favorite idea of many Andeanists: the maritime hypothesis of the origins of Peru's civilizations.»

Articles on issues and prospects, ocean governance, living resources of the ocean, non-living ocean resources, transportation and communications, environment and coastal management, maritime security, military activities, regional developments, training and education, and ocean polar issues will be considered for Volume 33.

These are classified in three groups, one Issues involving the global community are global warming, biodiversity and ecosystem losses, fisheries depletion, deforestation, water deficits, maritime safety and pollution, second Issues requiring a global commitments are massive step - up in the fight against poverty, peacekeeping, conflict prevention, combating terrorism, Education for all, Global infectious diseases, digital divide, natural disaster prevention and mitigation and third Issues needing a global regulatory approach are reinventing taxation for the twenty - first century, biotechnology rules, global financial architecture, Illegal drugs, Trade, investment, and competition rules, Intellectual property rights, E-commerce rules, International labor and migration

Its areas of responsibility include transportation negotiations with foreign countries (including aviation, maritime, global position satellite matters, and trade), international transportation safety and security, Global Satellite issues, aviation licensing and regulatory matters involving international transportation, and international aviation antitrust matters.

The Office of Operations, one of seven divisions of the Office of General Counsel, is the principal legal advisor on matters related to environmental law, economic / competition issues affecting airports and airlines, security and emergency response activities, maritime law, the Freedom of Information Act, and privacy.

He later served as United Nations ambassador in East Timor where he negotiated an oil - treaty between East Timor and Australia 90/10 in Timor's favor, and forced Australia to back down on maritime boundary issues declaring to Australian oil men, «The Timor Sea is closed for business!»

[30] However, in February 2009 the WGWAP issued an urgent warning that the number of western gray whales observed in the primary (near shore) feeding area had decreased and the panel called for a»... moratorium on all industrial activities, both maritime and terrestrial, that have the potential to disturb gray whales in summer and autumn on and near their main feeding areas.»

It is also involved in legal matters, including liability and compensation issues and the facilitation of international maritime traffic.

The Fall 2017 issue of Witness the Arctic includes news about the NSF Vision for Research Support and Logistics at Summit Stations; Arctic Social Science research on Alaska Native Elderly health; Sea Ice Prediction Network activities; the Study of Environmental Arctic Change program's syntheses and communication efforts; a workshop on relationships between research and Alaskan Indigenous communities; the newly - released map for the Agreement to Enhance International Arctic Scientific Cooperation; an international workshop on maritime traffic in the Bering Strait; IARPC and the Polar Research Board activities; the 2017 Joint Science Education Project, international activities at IASC, the Year of Polar Prediction project, and the Greenland Ecological Monitoring Program; recent ARCUS activities; and comments from ARCUS Executive Director, Robert Rich.

This report aims to improve the understanding of the key issues at the interface between maritime transport, sustainability and resilience.

Our maritime and multimodal lawyers provide robust litigation, arbitration and appeals defense counsel in a diverse array of matters, including ocean and inland marine disputes; insurance and indemnity claims; claims relating to vessel collisions and passenger vessel issues; wrongful death and personal injury lawsuits; claims for lost, delayed or damaged cargo; and commercial disputes.

While it remains to be seen how the UK Government will respond, it has already agreed to allow armed guards on UK - flagged vessels and issued guidelines on the certification process that maritime security companies must follow.

The team is active in a broad range of issues in maritime law, ranging from ship purchase agreements and other transactional matters to defending fatal accident cases and handling civil claims.

He advises banks, shipyards, shipowners and leasing companies on PRC - related issues of ship financing, shipbuilding, ship leasing and other relevant transactions in the maritime sectors and also handles other general banking and finance work.

Although the risks are generally small, maritime creates significant issues in the balance sheets of foreign banks.

This gave rise to the following «decision tree» in analyzing whether other energy services contracts involving vessels were maritime: (1) had the jurisprudence already determined the issue and, (2) if not, did the analysis of six factors provide the solution as to whether the contract is maritime.

Tony has advised on a wide range of maritime corporate finance transactions ranging from joint ventures, private equity transactions, IPOs and other public fundraisings, M&A (public and private) and bond issues.

Issues regarding port security, boating accidents, torts, legislation, maritime and admiralty law will be explored.

From the day I became an attorney more than 15 years ago, I have dedicated my career to helping people who have been injured in any type of accident, including motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, issues involving admiralty and maritime law, accidents on the job, and other matters.

While both attorneys have received Chambers recognition in this area several times before, this year Mr. McDermott was specifically cited for «his abilities in handling contentious issues in the maritime space, particularly those involving personal injury and insurance disputes.»

Alexandra advises on a range of international law issues, including international commercial disputes, the application of investment protection treaties, land and maritime boundaries, sovereignty over territory, treaty drafting and interpretation, and international human rights law.

Advising a European state in a dispute with a neighbouring state concerning issues of state succession, territorial sovereignty and their common maritime boundary.

United Arab Shipping Company in issuing an award - winning innovative new structure We represented the United Arab Shipping Company in the issue of US$ 162 million enhanced maritime trust certificates to raise capital in an innovative new structure that received a «Standout» ranking and was named overall winner in this category at the 2016 FT North American Innovative Lawyers Awards.

In addition, a number of legislative changes are in the pipeline and expected to be issued during 2017, such as: federal foreign investment law, federal arbitration law, and federal maritime law.

The attorneys in Cozen O'Connor's Denver office provide a full range of services including complex commercial litigation in the areas of oil and gas, environmental, subrogation and recovery, insurance coverage, intellectual property issues, maritime, products liability, toxic tort and construction.

Vancouver is home to the third - largest port by tonnage in North America, which means that maritime law issues are more prevalent in this region than almost anywhere else in Canada.

Port authorities, major terminal operators, liability insurers, PMI clubs, and cargo and hull insurers are just some of the corporate and institutional clients that rely upon Owen Bird's familiarity with the issues facing business at sea and the expertise of our maritime law group.

Represented and counseled clients on admiralty and maritime law issues and litigation, vessel arrests and attachments, on - board investigations and vessel - related incidents, and marine insurance coverage matters.

Foley Hoag has been the counsel of choice for sovereign states on issues such as international treaties, international investment law and dispute resolution, delimitation of maritime and land boundaries, sovereign and diplomatic privileges and immunities, international environmental law, the use of force and the law of armed conflict, international trade and sanctions, and human rights.»

In addition to having conducted counteless mediations in a wide variety of categories including: complex family and business issues, contract disputes, estates, corporate board, maritime related conlficts, Paul is a certified mediation trainer, coach and mentor.

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