Digital USD (University of San Diego) · 2010 · 29 citations · 0 references
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EngineeringMarine EngineeringOcean EngineeringCritical Infrastructure ProtectionOffshore StructuresSubsea EngineeringMaritime SecuritySubsea HydrodynamicsSubsea MonitoringSubsea PipelinesSubsea StructuresUnderwater CommunicationMaritime Security AnalysisProtection StructuresSubmarine Navigation RightsSubsea SafetySubsea SensorsUndersea Cable GovernanceUndersea Infrastructure SecurityUnderwater Communication Security
This Article explores the vulnerability of submarine pipelines and cables to underwater subterfuge beyond territorial waters, particularly with regards to the emerging threat posed by unmanned vehicles in executing such mal intent. Next, it describes the legal status of this critical infrastructure before identifying shortcomings in legal protection from underwater attack. Finally, potential solutions are offered for the way forward.