Since the Titanic disaster of 1912, the horrors of major maritime casualties have prompted international conventions and domestic legislation, but the link between events and outcomes (which are often separated by many years) is rarely understood by those working in the maritime industry. This book, the only comprehensive guide to this link, sets forth the major casualties of the last hundred years and explains resulting regulatory changes. Taking a macro-level view, it describes the trends and reactions across decades, and how, over time, focus has shifted from equipment failures to people and their behaviors as the primary cause of maritime casualties. Timely and thorough, it also explores the alarming increase in the criminalization of maritime accidents, especially the relatively recent reclassification of pollution incidents as “environmental crimes.” This book offers broad insight to the history, laws, and conventions that regulate worldwide commercial maritime activity.

The Nineteenth Edition of the Federal Regulatory Directory is a comprehensive guide for understanding the complex world of federal regulation. It provides detailed profiles of the most important regulatory agencies, including their history, priorities, actions, and landmark decisions. The book also features overviews of independent and self-regulatory agencies, as well as the global and state-level impacts of federal regulation. Whether you are new to the topic or an expert, the Federal Regulatory Directory can be a valuable resource for students, researchers, professionals, and anyone who wants to understand how federal regulation works and how it affects their daily lives.