Australian journal of maritime and ocean affairs 

About: Australian journal of maritime and ocean affairs is an academic journal published by Taylor & Francis. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Engineering & United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. It has an ISSN identifier of 1836-6503. Over the lifetime, 280 publications have been published receiving 1580 citations. The journal is also known as: AJMOA.

Autonomous merchant vessels: examination of factors that impact the effective implementation of unmanned ships

Abstract: Research in the design and development of fully autonomous and unmanned merchant vessels has revealed positive results and expected benefits that support their likely implementation on the high seas in the near future. The benefits mainly derive from the removal of the human element which may reduce associated errors; and provide financial savings on crew salaries and omission of crew accommodation. However, even though the technical concepts for unmanned vessel operation are well established, studies on human interaction with the systems are not as prevalent. This paper highlights the regulatory, legal, safety, human/technology interface and societal concerns posed to the operation of unmanned vessels. This paper argues that the belief in complete reliability and trustworthiness of fully automated ships is unrealistic, and in doing so, questions its commercial viability. This paper concludes that the maritime and seafaring industry require further evidence of the validation of the technology befo...

Ingestion of plastic by fish destined for human consumption in remote South Pacific Islands

Abstract: Plastic marine debris is increasingly recognised as one of the greatest threats to global oceans, and the humans who depend on them. This study documents plastic ingestion in 24 species cau...

The Oxford Handbook of Maritime Archaeology

Abstract: (2012). The Oxford Handbook of Maritime Archaeology. Australian Journal of Maritime & Ocean Affairs: Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 69-71.

Oceans governance and marine spatial planning in Australia

Abstract: Australian ocean governance faces the challenge of sustaining a balance between marine resource use and conservation while dealing with pressing threats resulting from climate change such as sea level rise, fisheries food security, IUU fishing and ocean acidification. Marine spatial planning (MSP) is a way forward for dealing with these challenges in oceans governance. This paper examines a recent Commonwealth MSP initiative in Australia: Marine Bioregional Plans (MBPs) that are based on large marine ecosystems and provide the framework for the establishment of the National Representative System of Marine Protected Areas. Four MSP conditions are introduced: use of ecosystem-based approaches; spatial orientation; integration; and a multilevel policy framework. By analysing MBPs utilising these conditions, this paper outlines the challenges and accomplishments of this MSP process.