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Sea shipment of Japanese plutonium under international law

Journal Article · · Ocean Development and International Law
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  1. Univ. of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI (United States)

The Japanese government`s shipment of plutonium from France to Japan raises a number of significant questions under international law. The first shipment, which began in November 1992 on the Akatsuki Maru, violated international law in several respects. This article analyzes the international law that governs these shipments, focusing on the rules that govern navigation on the high seas and exclusive economic zones, territorial seas, and international straits, and also addresses the question of liability for damage. 281 refs.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
62071
Journal Information:
Ocean Development and International Law, Journal Name: Ocean Development and International Law Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 24; ISSN 0090-8320; ISSN ODILAC
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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