THE STATE AND THE SEA

Abstract

Hanin M.S. International Merchant Shipping. Economics. Politics. – Moscow, Transport literature: TransLit publications, 2011. – 128 pp.

International aspect has always been an inherent feature of mercantile marine and of its operation, nevertheless national interests of the respective states (non necessarily those of the flag) have also been of great importance. The own shipping resources ensure for national economics an independence of foreign trade, a certain autonomy regarding freight market situation. The reviewed book describes different aspects of this topic.