Implementing and Enforcing Maritime Law Globally:

An Analysis for Improving Safety

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Security Risks on the High Seas 2. Consistency and Enforcement Issues with Maritime Law 3. Suggestions for Change 4. A Precise and Current Overview of Global Maritime Law 5. Classification Societies - Vessel Inspection and Certification 6. Flag States - The First Level of Apparent Authority 7. Coastal States - The Second Level of Apparent Authority 8. International Maritime Organization 9. IMO Safety Conventions 10. IMO Recommendations and Codes 11. Conclusion Works Cited Appendices Appendix #1 Appendix #2 Appendix #3