Abstract

The purpose of my article is to present an explanatory theory of the legal consequences for the shipbuilding industry and maritime transport of measures to combat GHG, including ITLOS Advisory Opinion, according to which GHG emissions constitute pollution under the UNCLOS. Despite the Advisory Opinion rendered, there is currently no legal way to restrict shipping on the basis of GHG emissions from marine vessels, as sufficient numbers of alternative-fuelled marine vessels still do not exist. World trade will not stop, especially when considering the relatively small share ...