Marine Technology, Ocean Development and the Law of the Sea

Emerging technologies such as autonomous vessels, artificial intelligence, and alternative fuels are revolutionizing the way we operate at sea. This volume examines how advancements in information technology and biotechnology are influencing the evolution of ocean law and policy. These technologies, including blockchain, satellite and submarine cable communications, nuclear power at sea, seabed mining, underwater archaeology, marine genetics, and decarbonization, are changing the architecture of ocean governance. This volume explores both the opportunities and challenges these advancements pose to the law of the sea, which is evolving to adapt to ever accelerating rates of global change. Looking forward, the book considers the role of the law of the sea in the future of ocean governance. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.

James Kraska is Charles H. Stockton Chair of International Maritime Law and Visiting Professor of Law and John Harvey Gregory Lecturer on World Organization at Harvard Law School. His research focuses on emerging and disruptive marine technologies, the law of the sea, and the law of naval warfare.

Khanssa Lagdami is the ITF Seafarers' Trust Associate Professor at the World Maritime University. She specializes in maritime labor law, human rights at sea, maritime security and the future of work. With extensive international research, consultancy and project leadership experience, she advances legal, policy and capacity-building initiatives, particularly in developing regions.