Highly Priced Yachts of Russian Oligarchs Pursuant to the Russian invasion of Ukraine last year the US and its European allies imposed sanctions against Russian owners of yachts and villas on the presumption that the owners were associated with the Russian government. Initial seizures were impounding of a 213-foot yacht owned by Alexei Mordashov in
Role of Coastguards There is no consensus on the missions and organizational structure of coast guards around the world. Mostly coastguards are administratively deployed under civilian control with the purpose to maintain order at sea, ensure safety, prevent illegal fishing and protect the environment. In most countries for recruitment and training purposes the personnel or
Part II UNCLOS and Economic Rights Coastal States The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) grants special rights to the coastal states with regards to exploration and use of marine resources, including energy production in the area in its jurisdiction at times termed as exclusive economic zone. Economic Control of Waters
