Marine Policy

<p>Maritime transport contributes to over 80% of global trading volumes. As such marine policy has received a large amount of attention from industrial practitioners researchers policymakers and the local community. In general marine policy covers a wide-ranging area including governance international relations economics environments and operations amongst others. To a certain extent marine policy fosters the sustainable development of the maritime industry. There has been a wide range of research in different disciplines of marine policy.</p><p>The purpose of this book is to publish the most intriguing research with respect to the above subjects and to provide a rapid turn-around time regarding reviewing and publishing as well as to disseminate articles freely for research teaching and reference purposes. Furthermore the book aims to keep readers up to date with the latest developments and research in maritime affairs.</p>