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16 MLAANZ Journal v (2002)

handle is hein.journals/ausnewma16 and id is 1 raw text is: Editorial This is the first issue of the upgraded MLAANZ Journal. The MLAANZ has issued publications for many years, including the annual journal, ably edited by Dr Paul Myburgh over recent years, and the consolidated F S Dethridge Memorial lectures. It was decided by the MLAANZ Board of Directors that the Association was ready for a journal of international standard and this journal is the first of the new series. The Journal will include the annual F S Dethridge Memorial lectures and other major papers by the members of the MLAANZ as well as articles from wider sources. It is hoped that this Journal will be a step along the path towards improving the reporting and debate on maritime law matters in the Australasian region. There is a growing realisation in both of Australia and New Zealand that this would be beneficial to these countries. Although each country is an island State and each is totally dependent on its overseas trade being carried by sea neither country has a maritime tradition and neither has an infrastructure which supports the heavy dependence on the sea and the commercial and other benefits derived from it. In the legal area, the MLAANZ has performed a valuable function as a forum for development of maritime law skills and the exchange of ideas and information. However, there is still a long way to travel. The university law schools in both countries have only in recent decades restarted offering comprehensive courses in maritime law. The subject was taught substantially until World War 11 (1939-1945) and after that conflict it seemed to drop away from university curricula. International Law of the Sea was taught extensively and well, but not maritime law. This is now being addressed with the Law Schools offering more courses in the undergraduate and postgraduate maritime law subjects. I am grateful to the members of the Editorial Board, the editors for the Case Notes and the Book Reviews and to the referees of the articles for their assistance and I look forward to the Journal making a contribution in this important area. Michael White Editor

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