The Institute had the pleasure of welcoming online, Ambassador Helmut Türk (Former Judgeand Vice-President of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)) on 12 May.Ambassador Türk delivered a lecture titled “Responsibility of States for Activities in the Area(Case No. 17).” He was introduced by Professor David Attard...

To commemorate the contribution of Professor David Freestone (Executive Secretary,Sargasso Sea Commission) to the realpolitik and scholarship on climate change and oceans,Professor Ronán Long (Director of WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute) and ProfessorRichard Barnes (Professor in International Law and Research Impact Lead, University ofLincoln) edited a compendium of essays in his...

Judge Óscar Cabello Sarubbi (Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea(ITLOS)), a Member of the Tribunal since 1 October 2017, delivered a lecture on 12 May tothe IMLI Class of 2020-2021 entitled ‘Advisory Opinion on Fishing in the EEZ of other States(case no. 21).’ He was...

The Institute had the pleasure of welcoming online, Judge José Luis Jesus (Judge of theInternational Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)) on 10 May 2021. Judge Jesus delivereda lecture titled “Delimitation of the Continental Shelf Beyond 200 nm (Cases No. 16 and 23).”He was introduced by Professor David...

Professor Philippe Gautier (Registrar, the International Court of Justice (ICJ)) delivered alecture on 5 May to the IMLI Class of 2020-2021 entitled ‘Treatment of Evidence and ExpertWitness.’ Professor Gautier was welcomed to the lectures by Professor David Attard (Director,IMLI), who noted that Professor Gautier has a very unique experience, having...

Best Industry Practices – A Competitive AdvantageCapital Link is hosting the 11th Annual Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum on Tuesday & Wednesday, June 8 &9, 2021 from 11:00am – 4:30pm London as a digital conference. With an 11-year track record it is the only Forum that showcases Operational Excellence in...

Judge María Teresa Infante Caffi (Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)), delivered a lecture on 4 May to the IMLI Class of 2020-2021 entitled ‘Presenting before International Courts and Tribunals: A Practitioner’s Perspective.’ Judge Infante was welcomed by Professor David Attard (Director, IMLI), who...

Judge Ida Caracciolo (Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)), delivered a lecture on 3 May to the IMLI Class of 2020-2021 entitled ‘Management of The Case: Identification of Legal Advisors, Creation of Legal Team, Coordination of the Team, Appointment of Agents.’ Judge Caracciolo was...

Judge James Kateka (Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)), a Member of the Tribunal since 1 October 2005, delivered a lecture on 27 April to the IMLI Class of 2020-2021 entitled ‘The Role of Ad Hoc Judges’ as part of the IMLI Specialized Course...

The Institute held its traditional Moot Court Competition on 25 May 2021. The Moot Court exercise served as the culmination of the IMLI Course on Peaceful Settlement of Maritime Disputes. The exercise was conducted by the Class of 2021, which was divided into representatives of two imaginary States (Republic of...