-Written and edited by a group of academics and practitioners who are leading experts in the field
-Addresses international maritime law from the point of view of international conventions, customary law, and commercial practices
-Combines black letter overviews of the legal and regulatory framework with insights from academic research
-Investigates how to protect the marine environment from pollution
-Provides a detailed overview of maritime security law
-Written and edited by a group of academics and practitioners who are leading experts in the field