The flag of convenience industry : its historical and economic pedigree, contemporary context and relationship to high seas fishing -- The consequences of flags of convenience on the marine environment and fisheries sector -- The laws of the sea : the legal vacuum that has created the flag of convenience industry -- The growing use of market denial strategies by regional fisheries management organisations -- Multilateral trade measures : how cites could be used in the fight against IUU fishing -- International trade law : the WTO, GATT and regional free trade.