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Elise Karlsen Research Fellow, Faculty of Law

Coastal State Jurisdiction over Vessel-Source Oil Pollution. Norwegian Practice in light of Current International Law. Elise Karlsen Research Fellow, Faculty of Law. Perspective and object. An environmental perspective Vessel-Source Pollution: Accidental discharges Operational discharges

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Elise Karlsen Research Fellow, Faculty of Law

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  1. Coastal State Jurisdiction over Vessel-Source Oil Pollution. Norwegian Practice in light of Current International Law. Elise Karlsen Research Fellow, Faculty of Law

  2. Perspective and object • An environmental perspective • Vessel-Source Pollution: • Accidental discharges • Operational discharges • Emission

  3. The Structure • Examine the extent of the coastal State’s: • Prescriptive jurisdiction • Enforcement jurisdiction • A zonal approach

  4. The research questions: • 1. Have Norway fully utilized the possibilities within international law?

  5. 2. Has the increased focus on the significance of environmental protection lead to a development that have an impact on the interpretation of the LOSC?

  6. 3. Are the measures provided for by international law satisfactory?

  7. 4. How can Norway contribute to the progressive development of international law within the field of vessel-source pollution?

  8. The LOSC Article 311(2) • ”This Convention shall not alter the rights and obligations of States Parties which arise from other agreements compatible with this Convention and which do not affect the enjoyment by other State Parties of their rights or the performance of their obligations under this Convention.”

  9. The LOSC Article 237(2): • “Specific obligations assumed by States under special conventions, with respect to the protection and preservation of the marine environment, should be carried out in a manner consistent with the general principles and objectives of this Convention.”

  10. Thank you for your attention. • elise.karlsen@jus.uit.no

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