BLUF
The rules-based maritime order is deteriorating as major nations flout agreements, threatening global trade and security. The maritime industry may need to coordinate collective standards to safeguard ocean safety and commerce.Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the historical development and current erosion of the global maritime order.
- Analyse how industry-led cooperation could uphold maritime norms when governments fail.
- Evaluate risks and benefits of private-sector rulemaking in preserving freedom of navigation and maritime safety.
