The Navy and U.S. shipping industry support the Law of the Sea because it codifies traditional navigational rights such as the right of passage through international straits.
Big shipping firms now support an official push for higher-quality fuels. (A new report suggests cleaning up marine fuels could save many lives.) Power plants are adding scrubbers.
Even with that early and sizable financial support, actual shipping has been delayed and consumers are left to wonder if their Pebble purchase back in April will ship in time for this Christmas.