Curtas do HK Law

Política de Prevenção da Poluição do Ar Por Navios -

The US Coast Guard issued guidelines for ensuring compliance with MARPOL Annex VI on the prevention of air pollution from ships. MARPOL Annex VI entered into force for the United States on January 8. Coast Guard field units are directed to enforce the provisions of Annex VI against all pertinent US vessels and all foreign calling in US waters. CG-543 Policy Letter 09-01 (February 4, 2009). -

Audiência sobre a Pirataria Internacional nos Altos Mares -

On February 4, the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure conducted a hearing on International Piracy on the High Seas. Opening statements were made by Committee Chair James Oberstar (D-MN) and Subcommittee Chair Elijah Cummings. RADM William Baumgartner, JAG, USCG testified that coordinated application of naval force and legal authorities is required to suppress piracy off the coast of Somalia. RADM Ted Branch, USN testified concerning the increase in the number of naval vessels operating in the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Somalia. Mr. James Caponiti, Maritime Administration, testified concerning that agency’s efforts to facilitate coordination and cooperation among the various stakeholders impacted by the piracy problem. Mr. Peter Chalk, RAND Corporation, testified that, among other things, defensive technologies should be more widely used and basic security protocols should be adhered to. Captain Phil Davies, OCIMF, testified regarding the special risks presented by tankers and implementation of best maritime practices. Dr. Peter Swift, INTERTANKO, testified that re-establishment of law and order on the high seas is largely a task for governments, not industry. Mr. Giles Noakes, BIMCO, expressed concern regarding weaknesses in the international and national legal systems that make it difficult to bring pirates to justice. (2/4/09). -

Delimitação dos Contornos Marítimos do Mar Negro -

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its decision in the maritime boundary dispute between Romania and Ukraine. The parties have disagreed over the boundaries of their respective continental shelves and exclusive economic zones in the Black Sea to the south and east of Serpents’ Island since the Ukraine became independent. The ICJ basically split the difference between the contending claims. Romania v. Ukraine, General List No. 132 (ICJ, 3 February 2009). -

Comissão Européia: Realinhamento da Política de Transporte - The European Commission (EC) issued a press release stating that the transport policy needs to be realigned in order to contribute more effectively to combating climate change. Among other things, it calls for appropriate development of ports’ infrastructure. (2/4/09).