A. Scope of this book

1.001 This book is an introduction to several aspects of the law of the European Union (“EU”)1 as it relates to shipping or maritime transport.2 Instead of being a general textbook on EU law, this book takes a specialist approach to EU law by identifying and examining many of the aspects of EU law most relevant to shipping.3 Given the breadth of the topic, the book concentrates on issues most relevant to shipping because almost any area of EU law is potentially relevant to the sector.