India's maritime security legal framework and its influence on international maritime security cooperation. (2nd January 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gopal, Prakash
• Is Part Of: Maritime affairs. Volume 18:Number 1(2022)
• Page Start: 91
• Page End: 103
• Publication Date: 2022-01-02
• Subjects: Maritime security -- law of the sea -- international maritime law -- domestic legislation -- maritime security cooperation; Merchant marine -- India -- History -- Periodicals; Navigation -- India -- Periodicals; Merchant marine; Navigation; India; History; Periodicals; 387.50954
• DOI: 10.1080/09733159.2022.2074583
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0973-3159

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The Law of the Sea Convention (LOSC) is a veritable constitution of the oceans that was negotiated with the overarching objective of protecting the "common heritage of mankind". While the primary goal of developing countries was to protect their economic interests by seeking maritime areas with exclusive jurisdiction, the LOSC has a significant role in furthering maritime security cooperation among countries. The universally accepted trait of international cooperation in maritime security efforts requires a commonality of perception of threats and the legally acceptable ways in which they may be mitigated. In order to develop meaningful cooperative endeavours in maritime security, it is essential for India to develop a domestic legislative framework that supports its maritime security demands and promotes its standing as an upholder of the international order.