The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, 1982 has introduced revolutionary changes and its provisions govern almost all the diverse uses of the oceans. Highly useful as a guide to all those whose profession or interest is related to the sea—this lucid and comprehensive book examines all key aspects of the international law of the sea, bearing in mind India’s concern in particular. It analyses concepts like ocean governance, the limitations on the freedom of the seas and the signal importance of maritime cooperation in various spheres of the law of the sea. The book also provides an overview of controversies and points of disagreement between various states and dis-cusses various disputes that came before the International Court of Justice, the Law of the Sea Tribunal, and national courts. Retired as Rear—Admiral from the Indian Navy, O.P. Sharma is among India’s most distinguished authorities on the law of the sea.