Submarine cables : : the handbook of law and policy / / edited by Douglas R. Burnett, Robert C. Beckman, Tara M. Davenport.

• TeilnehmendeR: Beckman, Robert L.; Burnett, Douglas R.; Davenport, Tara M.
• Place / Publishing House: Leiden : : BRILL,, [2013]; ©2014
• Year of Publication: 2013
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (487 p.)
• Notes: Includes index.
• Other title: Preliminary Material --; Introduction. Why Submarine Cables? /; Chapter 1. The Development of Submarine Cables /; Chapter 2. The Submarine Cable Industry: How Does it Work? /; Chapter 3. Overview of the International Legal Regime Governing Submarine Cables /; Chapter 4. The Planning and Surveying of Submarine Cable Routes /; Chapter 5. The Manufacture and Laying of Submarine Cables /; Chapter 6. Submarine Cable Repair and Maintenance /; Chapter 7. The Relationship between Submarine Cables and the Marine Environment /; Chapter 8. Out-of-Service Submarine Cables /; Chapter 9. Protecting Cableships Engaged in Cable Operations /; Chapter 10. Submarine Cables and Natural Hazards /; Chapter 11. Protecting Submarine Cables from Competing Uses /; Chapter 12. Protecting Submarine Cables from Intentional Damage—The Security Gap /; Chapter 13. Submarine Power Cables /; Chapter 14. Marine Scientific Research Cables /; Chapter 15. Military Cables /; Chapter 16. Submarine Cables and Offshore Energy /; Appendix 1. Timeline of the Submarine Cable Industry --; Appendix 2. Major Submarine System Suppliers (1850–2012) --; Appendix 3. Excerpts of Most Relevant Treaty Provisions --; Keyword Index.
• ISBN: 9004260331; 9789004260337; 9789004260320
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: edited by Douglas R. Burnett, Robert C. Beckman, Tara M. Davenport.

Submarine fiber optic cables are critical communications infrastructure for States around the world. They are laid on the seabed, are often no bigger than a garden hose, and transmit immense amounts of data across oceans. These cables are the backbone of the internet and phone services and underpin core State interests, such as the finance sector, shipping, commerce and banking industries. Without the capacity to transmit and receive data via submarine cables, the economic security of States would be severely compromised. Despite the fact that 95 per cent of all data and telecommunications between States are transmitted via submarine cables, there is little understanding of how these cables operate. As a result some States have developed policies and laws that undermine the integrity of international telecommunications systems. Submarine Cables: The Handbook of Law and Policy provides a one-stop-shop of essential information relating to the international governance of submarine cables. The Handbook is a unique collaboration between international lawyers and experts from the submarine cable industry. It provides a practical insight into the law and policy issues that affect the protection of submarine cables, as well as the laying, maintenance and operation of such cables. In addition, the law and policy issues in relation to other special purpose cables, such as power cables, marine scientific research cables, military cables, and offshore energy cables, are also addressed.