The Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage—Achievements and Present Challenges

Browne, Kim; Raff, Murray

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-10568-5_7

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“…Many relatively new shipwrecks are a real threat to shipping due to their proximity to the coast, dangerous cargo, fuel, oils, and ammunition on board, and the harmful effects on the marine environment due to corrosive processes. Over time, they become toxic underwater cultural heritage (Browne & Raff, 2023a, 2023b. This led to the adoption of the 2007 Wreck Removal Convention (WRC).…”

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Underwater Cultural Heritage and Shipwreck Salvage and Removal: The Synergy of Legal Regimes

Omelchenko

2023

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The article traces the peculiarities of the legal regimes of sunken ships as objects of Underwater Cultural Heritage (UCH) in addition to those that have yet to acquire such a status due to the short period after sinking. The current UCH regime fails to comprehensively address issues of maritime environment protection. Furthermore, the dynamics of joining the Wreck Removal Convention 2007 require revitalizing states' efforts to form a global regime for the removal of sunken ships, in addition to extending the scope of application of such a regime to the open sea and Area. The article examines the synergy of regimes of sunken vessels and notes the need for a global and coordinated approach to protecting the maritime environment, including shipwreck removal, to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Underwater Cultural Heritage and Shipwreck Salvage and Removal: The Synergy of Legal Regimes

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2023

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The law protecting Malaysia’s remarkable underwater heritage: an assessment and suggestions for improvements

Nik Hariry

2024

Australian Journal of Maritime & Ocean Affairs

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The Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage—Achievements and Present Challenges

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Underwater Cultural Heritage and Shipwreck Salvage and Removal: The Synergy of Legal Regimes

Underwater Cultural Heritage and Shipwreck Salvage and Removal: The Synergy of Legal Regimes

The law protecting Malaysia’s remarkable underwater heritage: an assessment and suggestions for improvements

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