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of juisccton andthe ways in which
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notably the Maritime & Coastguard
‘Agency's enforcement unit adits
‘deterrent function,
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the heady mix of criminal and
£ commetial law appli ships
and seafarers, and the overlaps
between international and national
regulation. Of particular use are
sections dealing with emergencies
— such as postaccident, savage and
towage and repatiation — as well
as implementation ofthe martime
Labour Convention,
Handy as both alearing aid
and as reference guide, the book
‘elversa thorough and practical
‘rounding in the thorny sues
of martime law and the many
implications for seatares