LEGAL ISSUES IN PROTECTING OFFSHORE STRUCTURES

The purpose of this paper is to examine what legal authority exists under which the Federal government could provide for the security and defense of structures built off the coasts of the United States for economic purposes. The legal jurisdiction of the U.S. is examined in terms of regulation, criminal law enforcement, and defense. Potential changes in U.S. authority resulting from the U.N. Law of the Sea Conference are also briefly discussed. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  Center for Naval Analyses

  1401 Wilson Boulevard
  Arlington, VA  United States  22209
• Authors:
  • Kessler, J C
• Publication Date: 1976-6

Media Info

• Pagination: 42 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Case studies; International law; Jurisprudence and judicial processes; Law enforcement; Legal documents; Maritime law; Oceans; Offshore structures; Protection; Safety; Security
• Old TRIS Terms: Defense systems; Legal studies
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Law; Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00143705
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: CNA-147 Prof Paper
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 17 1977 12:00AM