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This edition features articles focusing on diverse subject matters from a geopolitical, environmental and economic point of view. Sumathy Permal discusses the geopoliticl and economic complexities of the Belt and Road Initiative ; a mega-project with a reputation for both risks and opportunities. Meanwhile, Farzana Reza dives into the topic of innocent pasage as prescribed by UNCLOS, focusing on issues in the Straits of Harmuz. Cheryl Rita had collaborated with Prof Wan Izatul Asma Wan Talaat from the Institute of Oceanography and Environment to look into the legal and management role of Marine Spatial Planning in ocean governance. Last and certainly not least, Cdr Ang Chin Hup (R) weighs in on the importance of economic growth and environmental sustainability in the domain of the Indian Ocean Rim. These topics tackle complex questions from three different regions, which MIMA hopes would be insightful to readers.
In this issue of MIMA Bulletin, mangrove management and conservation efforts are detailed in a special feature of the Kilim Karts Geoforest Park. In addition, Norsyihan Jamal makes a case for technology in the fisheries industry, highlighting the many ways it has moved into the Industrial Revolution 4.0 and how itcan be further improved. Cheryl Rita Kaur in collaboration with Dr Vu Hai Dang, on the other hand, compared the ocean policy development process between Viet Nam and Malaysia. Last and certainly not least, Captain Sukjoon Yoon of the Republic of Korea Navy(Ret.) discusses the issues and ressolution for maritime disputes in Northeast Asia.The range of topics included in this issue is wide and varied. MIMA hopes that this edition of the Bulletin continues to be informative and useful to our readers.
Special focus: Navigating Climate Change: A Brief Summary on Innovative Ocean Solutions Abstract: The ocean plays a crucial role in sustaining life on Earth by harbouring a significant portion of biodiversity, regulating the climate, contributing to the economy, and ensuring global food security. Nevertheless, the anticipated rise in worldwide temperatures, in addition to the acidification of the oceans and the elevation of sea levels, presents significant dangers to vital marine ecosystems and the benefits they provide. In spite of the commitments to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, as outlined in the Paris Agreement, they are inadequate in restraining the global temperature increase to within +2°C by the year 2100. Hence, there is an immediate requirement for more ambitious measures to reduce GHG emissions. Ocean-based interventions show promise in mitigating the effects of climate change—such as ocean warming, acidification, and sea-level rise—on marine ecosystems. However, there is a lack of guidance in prioritising these interventions, and limited research, development, and deployment have been conducted in this field. This concise article offers an evaluation of ocean-based measures or schemes aimed at lessening climate-related drivers and negative impacts on selected marine ecosystems and their services. The assessment gauges the potential of each measure based on eight factors that encapsulates the environmental, technological, social, and economic criteria. These factors encompass effectiveness, technological readiness, lead time, duration of benefits, co-benefits, disbenefits, cost-effectiveness, and governance implications. The study highlights the significance of con-sidering the ethical, equitable, and governance implications of ocean-based interventions and the associated risks to oceanic life and human populations. Overall, this research illuminates the potential of ocean-based interventions in addressing the consequences of climate change on marine ecosystems and ecosystem services. It emphasises the need for further research, development, and deployment in this realm and underscores the importance of considering the broader implications and risks associated with these interventions. Content: - Editorial - From the Bridge - Special Focus: Navigating Climate Change: A Brief Summary on Innovative Ocean Solutions (Noorashikin Md Noor) - Demand for Halal Containers at Ports Buoyed by Increased Muslim Population (Mazlinawati Abdul Majid, Muhammad Khalid Ahmad Kamal, and Syuhaida Ismail) - Green Initiatives Towards GreenVoyage 2050: Have We Done Enough? (Nur Zulaikha Yusof) - New Era for ocean Governance: Understanding the High Seas Treaty (Wahab Jumrah) - Book on Malaysian Shipping and Logistics (Thatchaayanie Renganathan)
Special focus: Passage of Foreign Fishing Vessels and Enforcement Regimes of Coastal States with Reference to Malaysian Practice Description: The creation and widespread adoption of 200 nautical miles (nmi) of exclusive economic zone (EEZ) under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) represents a dramatic geographic and functional expansion of coastal states’ (refer to all the international conventions) jurisdiction – probably the largest transfer of resources to national jurisdiction in history. These zones cover about 36 per cent (%) of the surface of the seas, 90% of fisheries, and 43% of the value of the world’s “ecosystem services”. Thus, to undertake conservation measures and sustainable exploitation of fisheries and other living resources, which provide livelihoods for more than 59.5 million people and a main source of animal protein for 40% of the eight billion global population, the coastal states are empowered to undertake enforcement measures as provided by Article 73 and, to a certain extent, Article 111 in harmony with Article 300 of UNCLOS. Bearing in mind that an enhanced monitoring, control, and surveillance (MCS) on the marine fishing operation is an important tool in fisheries law and enforcement, this paper specifically discusses contentious issues of whether foreign fishing vessels (FFVs) and foreign vessels involved in fisheries-related activities (FVFRAs) enjoy the absolute right of innocent passage and freedom of navigation or limited navigational rights in all maritime zones —including the continental shelf of coastal states as provided by various articles in the UNCLOS — or they are bound to comply to the respective coastal states’ domestic laws, that is, through notification or authorisation as a mandatory requirement from relevant coastal states’ authorities, prior to entering and exiting any of their maritime zones. In addition to that, this paper also focuses on the effectiveness of enforcement measures under Section 16 of the Malaysian Fisheries Act 1985 (as amended) by relevant Malaysian maritime enforcement agencies against FFV for the failure to notify, and similar application of domestic laws and practices by other coastal states and issues related to “creeping jurisdiction” in relation to fisheries-extended jurisdiction under the notion of “territorial temptation” of coastal states. Content: - Editorial - From the Bridge - Special Focus: Passage of Foreign Fishing Vessels and Enforcement Regimes of Coastal States with Reference to Malaysian Practice (Ganesan Vethiah, Mohd Yazid Zul Kepli, Muhammad Zulhilmi Mohd Nizam & Nur Fadhlina Chan Mahadie Chan) - Unlock the Malaysian Ocean Economy with Trade Facilitation Laws (Huda Mahmoud) - Strengthening International Legal Regime Governing Submarine Cables (Jeslyn Tan) - Time Overdue for Maritime Law Reform (Matthew Van Huizen) - Special Interview with Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Sulaiman Mahbob
Strategies on the Implementation of the Collection and Reporting of Fuel Oil Consumption Data Based an MARPOL Annex VI: A Malaysian Case Study Abstract Collection and reporting of ship fuel oil consumption data for ships of 5,000 gross tonnage (GT) and above have been made mandatory from calendar year 2019 onwards on an annual basis by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which is one of the global standards under the Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL). However, according to the IMO, not all potential 135 Administrations have submitted their data. Since Malaysia is amongst the active Administrations who have submitted the data, it is used as the case study to gauge the implementation of the collection and reporting of this fuel oil consumption data from ships. Thus, based on Malaysia's current implementation and challenges faced throughout the implementation, this study aims to propose strategies in ensuring that the implementation of the collection and reporting of ship fuel oil consumption data by other Administrations is in conjunction with the IMO convention. The implementation was made under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952 (MSO52) through the issuance of Malaysia Shipping Notice (MSN). Recognised Organisations (ROs) were appointed and authorised on behalf of the government of Malaysia to collect, verify, and report the required data to the IMO. The findings of this study suggest that the MARPOL Annex VI should be incorporated into the National Laws, ROs should be appointed for collection and reporting of ship fuel oil consumption data, and clear methodology should be established on collection and reporting of ship fuel oil consumption data. Hence, there is an urgent need for Malaysia to strengthen its implementation and enforcement on the provisions of MARPOL Annex VI. There is also a necessity to monitor the performance of Malaysia’s shipping carbon emission and its contribution in reducing the total annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions set by the IMO by 2050. Keywords: Strategy, MARPOL Annex VI, fuel oil consumption data, collection and reporting, International Maritime Organization, Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952, Malaysia, case study