Public law of the sea
State action at sea, marine pollution, fisheries policing, the Coastline Act, maritime criminal law: the group assists individuals and businesses before public authorities.
The maritime dimension runs through many aspects of public, administrative and judicial law, strongly shaped by international law. Drawing on its experience of the administration, the Asterias Avocats group assists individuals and businesses alike in their dealings with public authorities.
The group acts in fields as varied as State action at sea, the fight against marine pollution, fisheries policing, the Coastline Act and maritime criminal law. It also advises project developers in preparing authorisation files and conducting public inquiries and other administrative procedures.
The legal framework
The public law of the sea combines international law — foremost the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Montego Bay, 1982) — and domestic law (Environmental Code, Transport Code, Criminal Code). It defines maritime spaces and the powers of the State, frames State action at sea and special administrative policing (fisheries, pollution), and organises the punishment of harm to the marine environment.
The situations we handle
- State action at sea and dealings with the maritime authorities
- Fight against marine pollution and environmental liability
- Fisheries policing and application of the Coastline Act
- Maritime criminal law
- Authorisation files and public inquiries
How we work
The group puts the experience of the administration at the service of players facing the public law of the sea. It assists project developers, businesses and individuals in preparing their files, conducting administrative procedures and defending their interests, including in criminal matters.
Coastal projects frequently connect with port law. Tell the group about your project or dispute.
