Events

  1. IMLI 27th Graduation Ceremony

    The IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) held its 27th annual Graduation Ceremony on Saturday 28 May 2015 at Malta Maritime Museum. The Ceremony is the culmination of a very intensive year of studies in all the areas of international maritime law, including international law of the sea, shipping law, marine environmental law, international maritime security law and maritime legislation drafting. The Ceremony was presided over by Mr. Kitack Lim (Secretary-General, IMO). Many other distinguished personalities were also present, including Honourable Joe Mizzi (Minister for Transport, Malta), Honourable George Vella (Minister for Foreign Affairs, Malta), H.E. Dr. Ugo Mifsud Bonnici (President Emeritus, Malta), Mr. Gabino Gonzalez (Head of Office, REMPEC), Mr. Jim Harrison (Group Legal Director, Lloyd’s Register), Mr. Tom Birch Reynardson (Trustee, CMI Charitable Trust), Mr. Ivan Sammut (Registrar General, Shipping and Seamen, Malta Flag Administration), Ambassador Lino Vassallo (Permanent Representative of Malta to IMO), Mr. Nicolaos Charalambous (Director, IMO Technical Cooperation Division), Mr. Frederick Kenney (Director, IMO Legal Affairs and External Relations Division), Dr. Kofi Mbiah (Chairman, IMO Legal Committee), Mr. Masamichi Hasebe (Senior Legal Counsel, The Japan Association of Maritime Safety), Honourable Joyce Bawah-Mogtari (Deputy Minister for Transport, Ghana), and Professor Francis M.B. Reynolds, Q.C. (Professor Emeritus, University of Oxford). Mr. Kitack Lim (Secretary-General, IMO) with Professor David Attard (Director, IMLI), Visiting Fellows and the IMLI Class of 2015-2016. During the Graduation Ceremony, 34 students from 26 countries were awarded the Degree of Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Maritime Law, three students were awarded the Advanced […]

  2. THE NIPPON FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN DR. YOHEI SASAKAWA RECEIVES IMO INTERNATIONAL MARITIME PRIZE

    The IMO bestowed Dr. Yohei Sasakawa (Chairman of The Nippon Foundation) the IMO International Maritime Prize for 2014, during a ceremony held on 23 November, following the first day of the 29th session of the IMO Assembly. The Prize presented to Dr. Sasakawa is in recognition of his contribution to the work of the Organization. Therefore, in presenting the Prize to Dr. Sasakawa, Mr. Sekimizu highlighted his longstanding dedication to maritime education and training through the initiatives of The Nippon Foundation and its generous support to both the World Maritime University (WMU) and IMLI. In this respect, IMLI notes with pride the joined programme entitled Human Resources Development Project for the Advancement of a More Effective Global Legal Order for the Oceans which was officially launched in 2004 by Dr. Sasakawa during his visit to the Institute. Over the last eleven years, the Foundation’s generous funding has enabled the training of 116 lawyers from 54 countries from around the globe and established two teaching positions within the Institute. The International Maritime Prize is awarded annually by IMO to the individual or organization judged to have made the most significant contribution to the work and objectives of the Organization. In awarding the prestigious Prize, the IMO Council recognized Dr. Sasakawa’s personal commitment to the development of future maritime leaders and his contribution to the enhancement of safety and security in vital shipping lanes.    

  3. THE NIPPON FOUNDATION PROFESSOR DELIVERS THE COURSE ON THE LAW OF TREATIES

    Professor Malgosia Fitzmaurice, The Nippon Foundation Professor on Marine Environmental Law, between the 9 and 10 November, delivered the course on ‘The Law of Treaties’ to the IMLI Class 2016/2017. She discussed in detail treaties as a source of public international law; the concept of a treaty in international law; the means to express consent to be bound by a treaty; and issues on interpretation of treaties. As a world expert in the field, Professor Fitzmaurice’s method of teaching enabled the students to easily understand a difficult subject. They greatly benefited from her expertise and were very much appreciative of the practical examples with which she enriched her lectures. This course is a core topic within the subject of Public International Law. Professor Malgosia Fitzmaurice holds the Chair of Public International Law at Queen Mary, University of London, where she also teaches public international law at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her main interests and specialties include the law of treaties, jurisprudence of the world court, and international environmental law. Professor Fitzmaurice was in 2011 appointed The Nippon Foundation Professor of Marine Environmental Law at IMLI. She is one of the main editors of The IMLI Manual on International Maritime Law. Professor Fitzmaurice also serves as Editor-in-Chief on a variety of international law books, namely the International Community Law Review and Queen Mary Studies in International Law. She has widely published on international law, environmental law and law of treaties. She is committed to delivering lectures and seminars on both subjects. The […]

  4. MEMBER OF THE NIPPON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE LECTURES AT IMLI

    Mr. Masamichi Hasebe (member of the Nippon Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee, and Member of the IMLI Governing Board) visited the IMO International Maritime Law Institute on 7 March 2017 and gave a lecture on the ‘Arctic Continental Shelf Claims’ to the IMLI Class of 2016– 2017. Mr. Masamichi Hasebe began his lecture by explaining in detail how climate change has led to the fast warming nature of the Arctic Ocean with a record ice retreat in 2007 and consequently having a far-reaching economic, environmental, and security-related consequences for the coastal States. He also noted that the effect of climate change on the Arctic Ocean has made it resurfaced, from a peaceful and stable arena for growing intergovernmental and non-governmental cooperation since the end of the Cold War to a region of global geopolitical relevance with increased international attention. Mr. Hasebe examined the implications of climate change leading to the decline of ice and opening of new frontiers for competition over natural resources. The melting of the ice has also opened up new navigation routes for ships and other potential opportunities such as hydrocarbons exploitation, mining and transportation. Furthermore, the Class learned that the melting of the ice has led to overlapping continental shelf claims by the Arctic coastal States and thus a potential source of dispute among the concerned States. Mr Hasebe also examined how the Arctic Ocean became an element of national identities and narratives and how the same has helped shape the Arctic policies of the respective coastal […]

  5. Nippon Foundation Scholar is awarded the IMO Secretary-General’s Prize for Best Dissertation

    Lt. Liliana Díaz Medina (Mexico) was awarded the IMO Secretary-General’s Prize for Best Dissertation during the Institute’s 28th Annual Graduation Ceremony held at the Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa, Malta on 27 May 2017. The Prize was awarded by His Excellency Mr. Kitack Lim (Secretary-General, IMO) who presided over the Graduation Ceremony. Lt. Díaz Medina’s dissertation, entitled ‘The Effectiveness of Current International Ship-Boarding Provisions to Combat Crime at Sea’ enquires whether the current international ship-boarding provisions are effective enough to successfully combat crime at sea. She analyses the legal impact on the implementation of international ship-boarding provisions to foreign vessels as a mechanism to fight against crime at sea and the operational and legal challenges in exercising the Right of Visit. She uses real case studies and her personal experience as a military legal advisor to the Mexican Navy. Lt. Díaz Medina’s dissertation was supervised by Professor Norman Martínez (Associate Professor, IMLI). Her studies at IMLI were made possible thanks to the generous funds of The Nippon Foundation. Dissertation is a research work undertaken by students on topical issues mainly in maritime law and the law of the sea as a partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the Degree of Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Maritime Law.

  6. Nippon Foundation Scholar is awarded the Sasakawa Prize for the Best Performing Nippon Foundation Scholar

    Mr. Deshon Jahrel Griffith (Barbados) was awarded the Sasakawa Prize for the Best Performing Nippon Foundation Scholar during the Institute’s 28th Annual Graduation Ceremony held at the Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa, Malta on 27 May 2017. The Prize was awarded by Mr. Masamichi Hasebe (Senior Legal Counsel, The Japan Association of Marine Safety). The Prize (the Sasakawa Prize for the Best Performing Nippon Foundation Scholar) is awarded to a student who registered the overall best performance amongst the Nippon Foundation sponsored scholars for the academic year. Mr. Griffith, the winner of the Prize for the 2016-2017 academic year, is a Maritime Law Enforcement Officer of the Barbados Defence Force. He was one of the twelve students sponsored by the Nippon Foundation for the 2016-2017 academic year.

  7. Nippon Foundation Scholar is awarded the Professor Walter Müller Prize for the Best Maritime Legislation Drafting Project

    Ms. Nayomi Malina Kahawita (Sri Lanka) was awarded the Professor Walter Müller Prize for the Best Maritime Legislation Drafting Project during the Institute’s 28th Annual Graduation Ceremony held at the Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa, Malta on 27 May 2017. The Prize was awarded by Hon. Anglu Farrugia (Speaker, the House of Representative of Malta). The Prize  is awarded to the student whose Maritime Legislation Drafting Project is adjudged best for the academic year.  Ms. Nayomi Malina Kahawita, the winner of the Prize for the 2016-2017 academic year, is a State Counsel of the Attorney General’s Chambers of Sri Lanka. Her studies at IMLI were made possible thanks to the generous funds of The Nippon Foundation.

  8. IMLI commences its 29th Academic Year

    The IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) welcomed on Monday, 16 October 2017 its 29th generation of students who will pursue studies in international maritime law. This academic year will witness an unprecedented record number of students attending the Institute’s various programmes. Fifty-four students have registered for the 2017-2018 academic year, of which forty-two students have enrolled in the Master of Laws (LL.M.) programme in International Maritime Law, seven students have enrolled in the Master of Humanities (M.Hum.) programme in International Maritime Legislation, and five students in the Advanced Diploma programme in International Maritime Law. The M.Hum. programme, which was launched last year to assist Governments in training their officials who hold a degree in a discipline related to international maritime law, has been very well received by the international community as demonstrated by the number of government officers pursuing studies in the programme. The newest IMO Member States to register their presence on IMLI’s global map are Cambodia and Canada who will be represented for the first time in the Institute’s Master’s programmes. Further, IMLI is pleased to announce the enrollment of the  first student,  Ms. Oyindamola Temitope Banjoko (Nigeria), into the joint Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) programme in International Maritime Law and Ocean Policy launched by the International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) and the World Maritime University (WMU).  Ms. Banjoko will spend the first year of the two-year programme (2017-2018) at WMU, Sweden. She will then continue her studies at IMLI, Malta, for the final year (2018-2019) to […]

  9. Mrs. Sandra Munduru Ulanga’s thoughts on IMLI

    INTRODUCING Mrs. Sandra Munduru Ulanga, an alumnus of the IMLI Class of 2015 (LL.M. Distinction) and the recipient of the Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea (REMPEC) Marine Environment Law Prize. Sandra, as she is very fondly called, is currently the Transport Regulations Officer at the Ministry of Works and Transport, Government of Uganda. HOW SANDRA CAME ABOUT SELECTING IMLI? When asked on why she selected IMLI, Sandra said that she was introduced to IMLI by her immediate Supervisor, the Assistant Commissioner then in charge of water transport in the Ministry and now the Commissioner of the Maritime Administration, who, in early 2014, had attended the Technical Committee’s Session at IMO. At the IMO Technical Committee Meeting, he had met Officials from IMLI who had made a presentation about the Institute. On his return, he received in his email the call for applications which he forwarded to Sandra who had just joined the Ministry and had discussed with him her intended career path. Sandra researched on IMLI and maritime affairs as she was relatively new to the field having worked in aviation regulation and noted that, “The more I researched, the more I fell in love with the field. I then made the decision to apply and it is one of the best decisions of my life.” PRIOR TO AND POST IMLI Prior to IMLI, Sandra was working as an Air Transport Regulations Officer at the Ministry of Works and Transport, Uganda.  Post IMLI, Sandra resumed […]

  10. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE NIPPON FOUNDATION VISITS IMLI

    Mr. Mitsuyuki Unno (Executive Director, The Nippon Foundation) paid an official visit to the IMO International Maritime Law Institute on 24 October 2017. He was accompanied by Ms. Mao Hasebe (The Nippon Foundation, Ocean & Maritime Program & Strategy Team, Social Innovation Program Division). Mr. Mitsuyuki Unno (Executive Director, The Nippon Foundation) and Professor David Attard (Director, IMLI) with the IMLI Class of 2017-2018 Mr. Unno was received by Professor Attard who introduced him to the Institute’s resident faculty, staff and students. Professor Attard said that he was very pleased to welcome Mr. Unno again to the Institute. He informed Mr. Unno that the number of the Nippon Foundation Scholars in the current academic year is the highest so far and that he hopes that the co-operation between the Institute and the Foundation will continue to grow. Mr Unno was also informed about the growing interest among IMO member States and other individuals and entities in the Institute’s programmes, as demonstrated by the unprecedented number of applications received for the 2017-2018 academic year which resulted in the biggest intake of students since the Institute’s inception. Mr. Mitsuyuki Unno (Executive Director, The Nippon Foundation) with the Nippon Foundation Scholars for the 2017-2018 Academic Year On his part, Mr. Unno thanked Professor Attard for the warm reception accorded to him and his delegation. He expressed the Foundation’s belief in the work of IMLI and that it will continue to support the Institute. He said that IMLI’s positive impact on the students is […]

  11. IMLI-NIPPON FOUNDATION ALUMNI APPOINTED AS CHAIRPERSON OF THE PACIFIC WOMEN IN MARITIME ASSOCIATION

    The Pacific Women in Maritime Association appointed Ms. Mavis E.V. Joseph (Legal Risks & Audit Officer with the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji), a graduate of IMLI (Class of 2014-2015), as the Chairperson of the Association. In an interview with the Fiji Sun online news, Ms. Joseph acknowledged that what gave her the confidence to take on the appointment was, amongst others, the education and training she received at IMLI. Ms. Joseph was one of the ten scholars awarded the prestigious Nippon Foundation scholarship at IMLI for the academic year 2014-2015. She was the only candidate from the Pacific region that year. In her dissertation titled ‘Climate Change and its Implications for the Resettlement of Small Island States: A Case Study on the Republic of Fiji and the Republic of Kiribati’, Ms. Joseph argued that besides the global initiatives to reduce the effect of climate change, the international community should consider developing realistic legal solutions to deal with the emerging issues, such as resettlement of States when the need arise. Her maritime legislation drafting project, ‘Maritime (Bunker) Regulations 2015’ which won her the Professor Walter Miller Prize for the Best Maritime Legislation Drafting Project, will implement the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001 into the laws of Fiji in 2017, with the industry consultation currently underway. On her plans for the Association, Ms. Joseph revealed as her top priority the development of a regional strategy for the empowerment and advancement of women in the Pacific […]

  12. CHAIRMAN OF THE NIPPON FOUNDATION ADDRESSES THE INAUGURATION OF THE GLOBAL OCEAN INSTITUTE

    The WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute was inaugurated on 8 May 2018 in the presence of many dignitaries who included Mr. Kitack Lim (IMO Secretary-General), Ms. Isabella Lövin (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for International Development Cooperation and Climate, Sweden), Dr. Yohei Sasakawa (Chairman, The Nippon Foundation), and Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry (President, World Maritime University). Established in partnership with The Nippon Foundation and with generous support from the Governments of Canada, Norway, Sweden and the City of Malmö, the Institute, in the words of Dr. Sasakawa, ‘will be the vessel that will guide humanity to achieve sustainability for our oceans and our future generations.’ Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry (President, World Maritime University), Dr. Yohei Sasakawa (Chairman, The Nippon Foundation), Mr. Kitack Lim (IMO Secretary-General) and Ms. Isabella Lövin (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for International Development Cooperation and Climate, Sweden) cut a cake commemorating the inauguration of the WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (photo credit: Leo Erdfelt) In his opening remarks, Dr. Sasakawa recalled the continuous challenges our oceans are facing. While acknowledging that ‘The IMO, maritime industries and other stakeholders have been taking various measures to reduce its negative impact on the oceans and seas,’ he expressed his concern that ‘the levels of cross-sector collaborations have been insufficient to lead to any sustainable solutions.’ He drew the attention of the audience to the recently concluded IMLI Report on ‘Ocean Governance: Security, Stability, Safety and Sustainability’ which has also indicated the limitation of the current fragmented approach in ocean governance. The IMLI Report […]

  13. The IMLI Treatise on Global Ocean Governance

    The IMLI Treatise on Global Ocean Governance is a result of the IMLI – Nippon Foundation Project on Global Ocean Governance as a follow-up to the address of Dr Yohei Sasakawa (Chairman of The Nippon Foundation) to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), where he mentioned the need to establish a new framework for ocean governance that will effectively solve the problems of the oceans and ensure that our finite oceans are passed on to the future generations. Thus, the IMLI Treatise is designed to assess the current state of ocean governance to ensure that proposals on the same are based on reliable information. To guarantee its reflection of the latest state of global ocean governance, fifty-eight (58) leading experts were chosen to contribute to the Treatise on the basis of their eminence and expertise. Each expert approached the designated topic from a policy-oriented perspective and took the discourse from the current state of ocean governance, its limitations including the lacunae and weaknesses, to charting a future governance strategy with realizable and sustainable goals as integrated solutions to the current challenges of global ocean governance. The Treatise covers the vast spectrum of global ocean governance in three volumes and has Professor David Joseph Attard as the General Academic Coordinator and Editor. Volume I deals with the United Nations (UN) and Global Ocean Governance. It focuses on how the UN has performed its role as the principal intergovernmental organization responsible for global ocean governance. It also analyzes the current global ocean governance […]

  14. SECOND ANNUAL COURSE ON THE LAW OF PORTS TO COMMENCE AT IMLI

    The Institute`s second annual Course on the Law of Ports will commence on 1 February 2021. Part A, which is “Introduction to the Law of Ports” will commence in February 2021 and conclude in March 2021. Part B, which consists of “Specialist Seminars on the Law of Ports” will commence in March and end in April 2021. The Second Annual Course on the Law of Ports will emphasize the importance of the work of the IMO for the efficient management of ports and the effective implementation by States of their obligations acquired under international treaties. It will also address many aspects of port operations, as well as numerous areas covered by IMO conventions and prescriptions which are of vital importance to the Law of Ports, particularly to enhance security, safety, environmental protection, and facilitation. In the light of its comprehensive coverage, this Course will be of immense benefit to professionals involved in the maritime industry, such as lawyers, maritime practitioners, port officers, and ship operators. For more information please see the link below. https://imlinf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMLI-Course-on-the-Law-of-Ports-2021.pdf

  15. THE IMLI COURSE ON INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SECURITY LAW

    The IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) wishes to bring to your attention itsCourse on International Maritime Security Law which will commence on 1 March 2021. This Course will cover the various critical maritime security threats including maritimeterrorism, piracy, trafficking of narcotics, people and illicit goods, arms proliferation, fisheriescrimes. The Course will lay emphasis on the existing international laws and State practicesdeterring the same. Further, the Course will focus on the current legal developments ensuringthe safe navigation of ships, protection of offshore installations and coasts of maritime States.It also covers the contribution of international organizations, especially IMO, and the role ofregional cooperation in overcoming such threats. The special status of warships, and thejurisprudential contribution of international courts and tribunals are also discussed within theCourse.This Course would be of immense benefit to officials of maritime administrations, navies andcoast guards, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and other security agencies involveddirectly or indirectly in maritime security affairs. It will also be beneficial for the professionalsinvolved in the maritime industry including lawyers, port officers, marine insurers, shipowners,and operators.At the end of the course, a certificate of participation will be issued.For more information, please see the attached document. Those wishing to participate shallcontact Ms. Elda Kazara-Belja at admissions@imli.org for the relevant application form. Thedeadline for registration in the Course is set on 25 February 2021. Click to access IMLI-Course-on-International-Maritime-Security-Law-Course-2021.pdf

  16. THE IMLI COURSE ON PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT OF MARITIME DISPUTES

    The IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) wishes to bring to your attention itsCourse on Peaceful Settlement of Maritime Disputes which will commence on 6 April 2021.This Course is intended to provide a comprehensive introduction to, and an analysis of,different international maritime dispute settlement mechanisms. The Course discusses the development of specific maritime dispute settlement procedures within UNCLOS, andaddresses the interaction between these mechanisms, answers the questions on whether thereis a fragmentation or cross-fertilisation of international courts and tribunals, and whether thedoctrine of stare decisis has a place in international law. It will look into the role of theInternational Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in the peaceful settlement of maritimedisputes and the substantial jurisprudence the Tribunal has developed in the field. The Coursebrings together world experts in the field who will provide practical perspectives andexperiences.This Course would be of immense benefit to government officers who are responsible foradvising or representing their Governments in the peaceful settlement of maritime disputes.The Course is also suitable for government officers who are engaged in the drafting, reviewand negotiations of maritime agreements, particularly those relating to boundaries anddiplomats.At the end of the Course, a certificate of participation will be issued.For more information, please see the attached document. Those wishing to participate shallcontact Ms. Elda Kazara-Belja at admissions@imli.org for the relevant application form. Thedeadline for registration in the Course is set on 2 April 2021. THE IMLI COURSE ON PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT OF MARITIME DISPUTES

  17. DELIMITATION OF MARITIME BOUNDARIES COURSE

    DELIMITATION OF MARITIME BOUNDARIES COURSE The IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) wishes to bring to your attention its Course on Delimitation of Maritime Boundaries which will commence on 8 April 2021. The delimitation of maritime boundaries continues to be a major source of friction between States due to maritime claims. In boundary-making, sensitive questions are raised in relation to State sovereignty, sovereign rights, jurisdiction, and title to valuable natural resources and economic activities- The IMLI Course on Delimitation of Maritime Boundaries is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to, and an analysis of, the boundary-making process and the alternatives available to States, including any provisional arrangements. This Course would be of immense benefit to persons representing their governments in judicial and arbitral fora, in government departments involved in the drafting, review, and negotiations of boundary agreements or provisional arrangements, and private practitioners who handle such maritime claims. For these reasons, the course would be most suitable to legal officers of maritime administrations, lawyers, maritime practitioners, and foreign relations experts,. At the end of the Course, a certificate of attendance will be issued.   For more information, please see the attached document. Those wishing to participate shall contact Ms. Elda Kazara-Belja at admissions@imli.org for the relevant application form. The deadline for registration in the Course is set on 5 April 2021.

  18. IOPC FUNDS’ FORMER DIRECTOR LECTURES AT IMLI

    The Institute had the pleasure of welcoming online, Mr. Måns Jacobsson, former Director of the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC Funds). Mr. Jacobsson delivered, between 3 and 5 March 2021, five lectures on “Global Ocean Governance and the IMO Liability Conventions and their Origin”, “The Bunkers Convention and Removal of Wreck Convention” and “The HNS Convention and its 2010 Protocol”, “The Interrelationship between Maritime Liability Conventions” as well as a lecture on “Law-making through Intergovernmental Organisations: Implementation and Application of Treaties”. He was introduced and welcomed by Professor David Attard (Director, IMLI). https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Vol.18-Issue-No.80-19-April-2021.pdf

  19. HEAD OF ITF SEAFARERS’ TRUST LECTURES AT IMLI

    Ms. Katie Higginbottom (Head, ITF Seafarers’ Trust) delivered on 2 March 2021 a lectureentitled “COVID-19 Crisis: The Role of ITF Seafarers’ Trust in Providing Relief for Seafarers”to the IMLI Class of 2020-2021. Ms. Higginbottom was welcomed and introduced to theparticipants by Ms. Elda Kazara-Belja (Senior Lecturer, IMLI). https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.81-20-April-2021.pdf

  20. CMI FORMER PRESIDENT LECTURES AT IMLI

    The Institute had the pleasure of welcoming online, Dr. Patrick Griggs CBE (Former President of the Comité Maritime International (CMI)) between 2-3 March. Dr. Griggs delivered three lectures entitled “Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks”, “Making Maritime Law -Do Conventions Work?” and “The 1980’s – a Decade of Disasters on Land, in the Air and at Sea.” https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.82-22-April-2021.pdf

  21. ITF ACCREDITED REPRESENTATIVE TO IMO LECTURES AT IMLI

    Mr. Branko Berlan (International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Accredited Representative to IMO) delivered on 4 March 2020, an online lecture on ‘The Contribution of ITF to the Work of IMO for the Protection of the Seafarers’ to the IMLI Class of 2020-2021. Mr. Berlan was introduced to the participants by Professor David Attard (Director, IMLI) whodescribed him as an ardent supporter of the Institute. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.83-26-April-2021.pdf

  22. JUDGE KATHY-ANN BROWN LECTURES AT IMLI

    Judge Kathy-Ann Brown (Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)) delivered an online lecture on 6 April to the IMLI Class of 2020-2021 entitled ‘International Dispute Settlement.’ In introducing Judge Brown, Professor David Attard (Director, IMLI), expressed his delight to have her deliver a lecture to the participants of the IMLI Course on Peaceful Settlement of Maritime Disputes. He informed the participants that Judge Brown, one of the newest elected judges to the Tribunal, enjoys an outstanding international reputation. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.84-28-April-2021.pdf

  23. PRESIDENT EMERITUS OF ITLOS LECTURES AT IMLI

    Professor Dr. H.C. Rüdiger Wolfrum (President Emeritus of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)) delivered a lecture on 8 April to the IMLI Class of 2020-2021. Professor Wolfrum was warmly welcomed by Professor David Attard (Director, IMLI), who noted that it was a particular and honour and privilege for him to do so. Professor Wolfrum’s lecture was entitled ‘State Responsibility.’ He also gave a second lecture on 19 April under the rubric ‘Conciliation’. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.85-29-April-2021.pdf

  24. RENOWNED PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW EXPERT AND SENIOR ARBITRATION COUNSEL LECTURES AT IMLI

    The Institute had the pleasure of welcoming online, Professor Tullio Treves (Public International Law Expert and Senior Arbitration Counsel) on 9 April. Professor Treves delivered a lecture titled “Institutional Judicial Bodies Vs Ad Hoc Arbitration.” He was introduced by Professor David Attard (Director, IMLI), who encouraged the participants to payclose attention to the lecture due to its importance to States in their decision to take action in dispute settlement. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.86-4-May-2021.pdf

  25. JUDGE ROMAN KOLODKIN LECTURES AT IMLI

    Judge Roman Kolodkin (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 April to the IMLI Class of 2020-2021 entitled ‘Jurisdiction of the Tribunal.’ He was introduced by Professor David Attard (Director, IMLI), who expressed his delight to have him deliver a lecture at IMLI and informed the participants that Judge Kolodkin combines both academic and practitioner’s experience. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.87-5-May-2021.pdf

  26. JUDGE MARKIYAN KULYK LECTURES AT IMLI

    The Institute had the pleasure of welcoming online, Judge Markiyan Kulyk (Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)) on 13 April. Judge Kulyk delivered a lecture titled “Advisory Proceedings under UNCLOS.” He was introduced by Professor David Attard (Director, IMLI), who informed the participants that Judge Kulyk has been a Visiting Professor at IMLI and a judge of over 10 years’ experience. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.88-6-May-2021.pdf

  27. AFRICAN UNION LEGAL COUNSEL DELIVERS A DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR LECTURE AT IMLI

    The IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) is proud to record that Her Excellency Ambassador Dr. Namira Negm (Legal Counsel, the African Union), delivered a Distinguished Scholar Lecture entitled “African Union Ocean Governance and Capacity Building” on 7 May 2021. She was introduced to the participants by Professor David Attard (Director, IMLI) who expressed his pleasure at her acceptance of the Institute’s invitation. Professor Attard informedthe participants that Ambassador Negm has a thorough understanding of international law, having occupied several distinguished positions in the Egyptian Foreign Ministry. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.89-10-May-2021.pdf

  28. PRESIDENT OF THE SEABED DISPUTES CHAMBER LECTURES AT IMLI

    Judge Neeru Chadha (Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) and President of the Seabed Disputes Chamber) who has been a Member of the Tribunal since 1 October 2017, delivered a lecture on 15 April to the IMLI Class of 2020-2021. Her lecture entitled ‘The Seabed Disputes Chamber’ forms part of the IMLI Specialized Course on Peaceful Settlement of Maritime Disputes and was attended by 103 participants from 68 countries. Judge Chadha was welcomed by Professor David Attard (Director, IMLI), who introduced her as an outstanding jurist with both administrative and diplomatic background. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.90-12-May-2021.pdf

  29. ADMISSIONS PROCESS TO IMLI’S MASTER PROGRAMMES CONTINUES

    We would like to bring to the attention of our readers that the IMLI is accepting applications to its Master of Laws (LL.M.) programme in International Maritime Law and Master of Humanities (M.Hum.) in international Maritime Legislation. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.91-18-May-2021.pdf

  30. JUDGE LIESBETH LIJNZAAD LECTURES AT IMLI

    Judge Liesbeth Lijnzaad (Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)), delivered a lecture on 16 April to the IMLI Class of 2020-2021 entitled ‘Provisional Measures.’ Judge Lijnzaad was welcomed by Professor David Attard (Director, IMLI), who noted that Judge Lijnzaad is an eminent international lawyer, who prior to her becoming a judge at ITLOS, combined a very distinguished diplomatic and academic career. The lecture of Judge Lijnzaad forms part of the IMLI Specialized Course on Peaceful Settlement of Maritime Disputes and is being attended by 103 participants from 68 countries. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.92-19-May-2021.pdf

  31. PRESIDENT OF THE CHAMBER FOR FISHERIES DISPUTES LECTURES AT IMLI

    Judge Stanislaw Michal Pawlak (Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)) delivered a lecture on 21 April to the IMLI Class of 2020-2021 entitled ‘Prompt Release.’ Judge Pawlak was introduced by Professor David Attard (Director, IMLI), who expressed his delight to have him deliver a lecture which forms part of the IMLI SpecializedCourse on Peaceful Settlement of Maritime Disputes. He informed the Government nominated participants that Judge Pawlak is an eminent lawyer with an extensive and outstanding career in diplomacy. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.93-20-May-2021.pdf

  32. 11TH ANNUAL OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN SHIPPING FORUM

    Professor David Attard (Director, IMLI) would like to bring to the attention of our readers Capital Link is hosting the 11th Annual Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum on Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 and 9 June 2021 as a digital conference. The Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Kitack Lim will deliver the first Keynote address on Tuesday 8 June 2021, followed on Wednesday by Dr. Grahaeme Henderson OBE (Senior Vice President, Shipping & Maritime Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited). This year’s forum will once more feature industry leaders from all over the world, connected on-line and addressing a global audience. To register or view the full agenda, please visit: http://forums.capitallink.com/opexcellence/2021/overview.html

  33. ITLOS REGISTRAR LECTURES AT IMLI

    Dr. Ximena Hinrichs Oyarce (Registrar, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)) delivered two lectures on 26 April to the IMLI Class of 2020-2021 entitled ‘Consultations and Identification of the Judicial Body’ and ‘Relations between the Tribunal and State Parties.’ Dr. Hinrichs was welcomed to the lectures by Professor David Attard (Director, IMLI), who stressed the important role that she performs as Registrar. The lecture of Dr. Hinrichs forms part of the IMLI Specialized Course on Peaceful Settlement of Maritime Disputes, which was attended by over 100 Government Nominated participants from 79 countries. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.94-25-May-2021.pdf

  34. IMLI MOOT COURT COMPETITION 2021

    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 Iline and Republic of Pleva) and aChamber of six Judges. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.95-26-May-2021.pdf

  35. JUDGE JAMES KATEKA LECTURES AT IMLI

    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 on Peaceful Settlement of Maritime Disputes, attended by 103 Government nominated participants from 75 countries. Judge Kateka was introduced by Professor David Attard (Director, IMLI), who expressed his delight to have him deliver a lecture at IMLI. He informed the participants that the lecture is an important one, considering the many questions sometimes raised on the role of an ad hoc judge. Professor Attard informed them further that Judge Kateka is the most suited to deliver such a lecture, he himself having served as one in several cases. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.96-27-May-2021.pdf

  36. JUDGE IDA CARACCIOLO LECTURES AT IMLI

    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 welcomed by Professor David Attard (Director, IMLI). He informed the participants that it was opportune that Judge Caracciolo would address them in this subject area especially considering that she has represented her country in several cases, affording her a unique experience. The lecture of Judge Caracciolo forms part of the IMLI Specialized Course on Peaceful Settlement of Maritime Disputes and attended by 103 Government nominated participants from over 80 countries. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.97-31-April-2021.pdf

  37. JUDGE MARÍA TERESA INFANTE CAFFI LECTURES AT IMLI

    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 informed the governmentnominated participants that Judge Infante is a friend of the Institute. He noted that not only is she an outstanding lawyer and diplomat, but one having an impressive portfolio of published works in international law. The lecture of Judge Infante was part of the IMLI Specialized Course on Peaceful Settlement of Maritime Disputes, attended by 103 participants from 68 countries. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.98-2-June-2021.pdf

  38. INVITATION TO REGISTER FOR THE “11TH ANNUAL OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN SHIPPING FORUM”

    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 the Maritime Sector and explores Best Industry Practices across all major areas such as fleet management, technological innovation, crewing, energy efficiency and the environment, safety & security. Special attention will be paid to the continued operational challenges posed from the Covid-19 reality, to sustainability and ESG considerations and new challenges on ship safety, security, and human resources. The forum provides an interactive platform on the topic of Operational Excellence, Best Industry Practices, and Sustainability linking shipping companies, charterers, government and non-government industry associations, classification societies, P&I Clubs, Registries, technology & service providers, and the financial and investment community.

  39. ICJ REGISTRAR LECTURES AT IMLI

    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 been in the roleof Registrar in both ITLOS and the ICJ. He noted further that this gives him a tremendousinsight in the judicial mechanisms of two of the most important Tribunals in international law.The lecture of Professor Gautier forms part of the IMLI Specialized Course on PeacefulSettlement of Maritime Disputes, which was attended by over 100 Government nominatedparticipants from 79 countries. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.99-9-June-2021.pdf

  40. JUDGE JOSÉ LUIS JESUS LECTURES AT IMLI

    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 Attard (Director, IMLI), who described him as one ofthe legends in the area of the law of the sea. The lecture of Judge Jesus straddles both the IMLISpecialized Courses on Peaceful Settlement of Maritime Disputes and Delimitation ofMaritime Boundaries, which was attended by over 100 Government nominated participantsfrom 79 countries. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Vol.18-Issue-No.100-11-June-2021.pdf

  41. JUDGE ÓSCAR CABELLO SARUBBI LECTURES AT IMLI

    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 introduced by Professor David Attard (Director, IMLI), who noted thatin Judge Cabello, the Tribunal has an outstanding academic with a long-standing diplomaticcareer. Professor Attard also informed the Government nominated participants that JudgeCabello is very knowledgeable and has written extensively in the area in which he was goingto lecture on. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Vol.18-Issue-No.101-16-June-2021.pdf

  42. LAUNCH OF THE LIBER AMICORUM IN HONOUR OF PROFESSOR DAVID FREESTONE

    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 honour. This book of essays entitled “Frontiersin International Environmental Law: Oceans and Climate Challenges Essays in Honour ofDavid Freestone” was launched via a webinar on 8 June 2021 which marks the World OceanDay. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Vol.18-Issue-No.102-17-June-2021.pdf

  43. FORMER JUDGE AND VICE -PRESIDENT OF ITLOS LECTURES AT IMLI

    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 (Director, IMLI), whointroduced him as an outstanding jurist and publicist. He also informed the participants thatAmbassador Türk is an exceptional international lawyer and a specialist in the Law of the Sea,despite hailing from a landlocked country. Professor Attard also noted that Ambassador Türkhas had an excellent administrative and diplomatic career. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.103-21-June-2021.pdf

  44. SCAM ALERT NOTICE

    The IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) would like to alert all its readers to a scam e-mail purportedly coming from the Institute. Please note that the e-mail below is NOT coming from IMLI, and you are advised to either delete it immediately or not to respond to its content. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMLI-Alert-No.-11-2020-2021.pdf

  45. JUDGE KRIANGSAK KITTICHAISAREE LECTURES AT IMLI

    Judge Kriangsak Kittichaisaree (Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)), delivered a lecture on 11 May to the IMLI Class of 2020-2021 entitled ‘Legality of Enforcement Activities at Sea (Cases No. 2, 19, 24 and 25).’ He was introduced by Professor David Attard (Director, IMLI), who expressed his delight to have him deliver a lecture at IMLI and paid tribute to his outstanding academic contributions to the law of the sea including a monograph on ITLOS itself. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.104-23-June-2021.pdf

  46. IMLI CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE SEAFARER

    Every year the world celebrates on 25 June the International Day of the Seafarer. This Day honours these global workers and serves to show the international community’s appreciation for their unequalled contribution to world trade and economic stability. Behind the ships which transport almost 90 percent of the world’s commodities are the seafarers who work relentlessly to ensure the uninterrupted flow of trade by water. The theme of this year’s International Day of the Seafarer is ‘Seafarers: at the core of shipping’s future’. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.105-25-June-2021.pdf

  48. VICE-PRESIDENT OF ITLOS LECTURES AT IMLI

    Judge Tomas Heidar (Vice-President of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)), delivered a lecture on 17 May to the IMLI Class of 2020-2021 entitled ‘The Contribution of ITLOS to the Protection of the Marine Environment.’ He was introduced by Professor David Attard (Director, IMLI), who expressed his delight to have him deliver a lecture at IMLI and informed the Government nominated participants that Judge Heidar combines a remarkable legal and diplomatic career. He further enjoined them to keenly follow his lecture, which is one of paramount importance. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.107-30-June-2021.pdf

  49. FORMER CHAIRMAN OF THE IMO LEGAL COMMITTEE LECTURES AT IMLI

    Dr. Kofi Mbiah (Former Chairman of the IMO Legal Committee and Governor, IMLI Governing Board) on 17 May delivered a lecture on “The Blue Economy and the Marine Environment” to the participants and IMLI Class of 2020-2021. Dr. Mbiah was introduced by Professor David Attard (Director, IMLI), who described him as one of Africa’s best maritime lawyers and an old friend of the Institute. Professor Attard noted that Dr. Mbiah is one of the IMLI’s first graduates, stating how proud the Institute is that his achievements have elevated the Institute’s reputation. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.108-1-July-2021.pdf

  50. IMLI GOVERNING BOARD HOLDS ITS 35TH SESSION

    The 35th session of the IMLI Governing Board (the Board) was held virtually today, 19 July The session was chaired by Mr. Kitack Lim (Secretary-General, IMO and Chairman of the IMLI Governing Board), and attended by Professor David Attard, Dr. Philippe Boisson, Ambassador Victor Camilleri, Dr. Reto Dürler, Dr. Patrick Griggs, Mr. Jim Harrison, ProfessorAtsuko Kanehara, Ms. Nancy Karigithu, Dr. Louis N. Mbanefo, Dr. Kofi Mbiah and Mr. Xiaojie Zhang. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.-109-19-July-2021.pdf

  51. IMLI TO HOLD ITS 32ND GRADUATION CEREMONY ON 3 SEPTEMBER 2021

    The Institute is pleased to announce that it will hold its 32nd Graduation Ceremony on 3 September 2021. The virtual ceremony will be addressed by the IMO Secretary-General and the Director of the Institute. On the occasion, the winners of the IMLI Prizes will also be announced. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMLIAlert-12-2020-2021.pdf

  52. LAUNCH OF THE BOOK “TRANSPORT LAW ON PASSENGER RIGHTS”

    The Institute is proud to announce the launch of the book entitled “Transport Law on Passenger Rights” which forms part of the book series “IMLI Studies in International Maritime Law”. The book was edited and co-authored by Professor Marko Pavliha (Professor of International Maritime Law, Transport Law, and Insurance Law at the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Maritime Studies and Transportation, Portorož, Slovenia). Professor Pavliha is also a longstanding Visiting Professor at IMLI and a Member of the IMLI Governing Board. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.110-29-July-2021.pdf

  53. IMO LEGAL COMMITTEE HOLDS ITS 108TH SESSION

    The 108th session of the IMO Legal Committee (LEG) has taken place at IMO Headquarters in London, from 26 to 30 July 2021. The Legal Committee is empowered to deal with any legal matters within the scope of the Organization. The Committee consists of all Member States of IMO. It was established in 1967 as a subsidiary body to deal with legal questions which arose in the aftermath of the Torrey Canyon disaster. The Legal Committee is also empowered to perform any duties within its scope which may be assigned by or under any other international instrument and accepted by the Organization. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.111-05-August-2021.pdf

  54. IMO LEGAL COMMITTEE ELECTS IMLI GRADUATE AS VICE-CHAIR

    IMLI notes with pride the election of Mr. Ivane Abashidze (Georgia), as Vice-Chair of the IMO Legal Committee during its 108th Session held 26-30 July 2021. He was unanimously elected by the Member States. Mr. Abashidze is an IMLI graduate of the class of 2013-2014. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.112-10-August-2021.pdf

  55. IMLI ANNOUNCES THE FORTHCOMING ENDING OF ITS 32ND ACADEMIC YEAR

    Professor David Attard (Director, IMLI) wishes to announce the forthcoming ending of the academic year 2020-2021, which is the Institute’s 32nd academic year. This would take place when the final exam is held on Friday 20 August 2021. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.113-18-August-2021.pdf

  56. IMLI MOURNS THE DEATH OF MS. GENAE NORLENE NOTTAGE

    It is with great sadness that the IMLI family announces the death of one of its own, Ms. Genae Norlene Nottage (The Bahamas), which sad event took place on Wednesday 18 August 2021. Ms. Nottage was a student of the IMLI Class of 2014-2015. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMLI-ALERT-NO.-13.pdf

  57. IMO LEGAL COMMITTEE ELECTS ITS FIRST FEMALE CHAIR

    Ms. Gillian Grant (Canada’s Alternate Permanent Representative to IMO) has been elected as the first female Chair of the IMO Legal Committee during its 108th Session held between 26 and 30 July 2021. Ms. Grant is also a Visiting Professor at the Institute. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.114-24-August-2021.pdf

  58. IMLI HOLDS ITS 32ND ANNUAL GRADUATION CEREMONY

    The IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) held its 32nd annual Graduation Ceremony today Friday, 3 September 2021. The virtual Ceremony marked the successful completion of a very intensive year of studies in all the areas of the Institute’s programmes, including law of the sea, shipping law, marine environmental law, maritime safety, maritime security law, and maritime legislation drafting. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.115-3-September-2021.pdf

  59. IMO SECRETARY-GENERAL DELIVERS THE GRADUATION ADDRESS

    Mr. Kitack Lim (Secretary-General, IMO and Chairman, IMLI Governing Board) delivered the Graduation Address during the Institute’s 32nd Annual Graduation Ceremony held on 3 September 2021. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.116-6-September-2021.pdf

  64. MEMBER OF THE IMLI GOVERNING BOARD AWARDED THE GOLDEN PLAQUE

    Professor Marko Pavliha (Professor of International Maritime Law, Transport Law, and Insurance Law at the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Maritime Studies and Transportation, Portorož, Slovenia), a longstanding Visiting Professor at IMLI and a Member of the Governing Board has been awarded the Golden Plaque. The Golden Plaque is awarded for exceptional contributions to the development of scientific, pedagogical or artistic endeavours, and for strengthening the reputation of the University of Ljubljana. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.121-24-September-2021.pdf

  65. IMLI LIGHTS BLUE TO CELEBRATE WORLD MARITIME DAY AND HONOUR SEAFARERS

    In selecting World Maritime Day Theme for the year 2021, IMO focused on seafarers dedicating this year to prompt action to safeguard their rights, especially in these challenging times. The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic had a detrimental impact on this vital workforce which for over a year has faced unprecedented hardship, leading to a crew change crisis which threatens the safety and sustainability of shipping. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Vol.18-Issue-No.123-30-September-2021.pdf

  66. SECOND ANNUAL LAW OF TREATIES PROGRAMME OFFERED AT IMLI

    To promote capacity-building in the Law of Treaties, IMLI is offering for the second time an online intensive programme on the subject. The Institute notes with pride that the first Programme was attended by 157 government nominated participants from 98 countries. Among them were Ambassadors, Alternate Permanent Representatives of countries to IMO, Directors of Government Departments, and Diplomats. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.124-8-October-2021_compressed.pdf

  67. 13TH ANNUAL CAPITAL LINK’S NEW YORK MARITIME FORUM

    The Director of IMLI, Professor David Attard would like to inform you that the Capital Link’s 13th Annual Digital New York Maritime Forum – “Shipping – Is it all Glitter and Gold?”, will be held on Tuesday – Thursday, October 12 -14, 2021. The event is conducted in partnership with DNB, and in cooperation with Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey. The event features global industry leaders and attracts top level delegates from all over the world. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMLI-ALERT-14-2020-2021.pdf

  68. PRIZES AWARDED DURING THE 32ND ANNUAL IMLI GRADUATION CEREMONY

    During the IMLI Graduation Ceremony, held on Friday, 3 September 2021, eleven students were awarded prizes for exceptional performance during their studies in the academic year 2020-2021. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.122-28-September-2021.pdf

  69. AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY TO MALTA VISITS IMLI

    IMLI had the pleasure of welcoming His Excellency Mr. Kerem Kıratlı (Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Malta) on 7 October 2021. During his visit, Ambassador Kıratlı held a meeting with Professor David Attard (Director, IMLI). Ambassador Kıratlı was accompanied by Mrs. Tugba Alan Ozdenfedakar (Counselor, Embassy of the Republic of Turkey to Malta). https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vol.18-Issue-No.125-12-October-2021.pdf

  70. SECOND ANNUAL LAW OF TREATIES PROGRAMME OFFERED AT IMLI

    To promote capacity-building in the Law of Treaties, IMLI is offering for the second time an online intensive programme on the subject commencing Monday 8 November 2021. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMLI-ALERT-NO.-14-supporting-docs_compressed.pdf

  71. IMLI’S 33RD ACADEMIC YEAR TO COMMENCE ON MONDAY

    On Monday, 18 October 2021 the IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) will welcome its 33rd generation of lawyers and maritime professionals. Students hailing from El Salvador and Guinea-Bissau will represent their countries for the first time in any of the Institute’s master programmes. Mr. Xiaojie Zhang (Director, Technical Cooperation Division) will deliver a welcoming message on behalf of the Organization. The Inaugural Lecture for the academic year 2021-2022 will be delivered by Mr. Frederick Kenney (Director, IMO Legal Affairs and External Relations Division). https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Vol.19-Issue-No.1-15-October-2021.pdf

  72. IMLI COMMENCES ITS 33RD ACADEMIC YEAR

    The IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) welcomed its 33rd generation students for the academic year 2021-2022 today, 18 October 2021. The students were welcomed by Professor David Attard (Director, IMLI) and Mr. Xiaojie Zhang (Director, Technical Cooperation Division). The Inaugural Lecture was delivered by Mr. Frederick Kenney(Director, IMO Legal Affairs and External Relations Division). https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Vol.19-Issue-No.2-18-October-2021.pdf

  74. KOREA MARITIME WEEK 2021

    The Director of IMLI, Professor David Attard, would like to inform you that the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea will be holding the 2021 KOREA MARITIME WEEK. This two-day event, under the theme of ‘Eco-Friendly Digital Era, the Future of Maritime Industry’, will be held between Tuesday, 26 October and Wednesday, 27 October 2021. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMLIAlert-01-2021-2022.pdf

  75. DIRECTOR OF IMO LEGAL AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS DELIVERS IMLI’S INAUGURAL LECTURE

    Mr. Frederick J. Kenney Jr. (Director, IMO Legal and External Affairs) delivered the Institute’s Inaugural Lecture for the academic year 2021-2022 on “Maritime Governance at IMO: History, Functions and Structure” on 18 October 2021. Mr. Kenney was introduced and welcomed by Professor David Attard (Director, IMLI). https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Vol.19-Issue-No.4-21-October-2021.pdf

  76. IMLI 33rd Class takes the Oath of Allegiance to the Institute

    On Tuesday 19 October, Professor David Attard (Director IMLI) presided over a ceremony held at the Institute during which IMLI Class of 2022 too the Oath of Allegiance to the Institute. https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Vol.19-Issue-No.5.jpg

  90. IMLI E-News Issue No. 19-2021/2022

    IMLI Launches its Admissions Proces for the 2022-2023 Academic Year https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Vol.-19-Issue-No.1914-January-2022-docs.pdf

  163. IMLI e-News No. 19 – 2022/2023

    Contents: Dr. Yohei Sasakawa, Chairman of The Nippon Foundation Visits IMLI Flag Raising Ceremony #IMLI #NF #creatingcloserlinks #capacity_building #serving_the_rule_of_international_maritime_law #Long_Live_IMLI

  165. IMLI Alert No. 03-2022/2023

    IMLI Alert No. 03- 2022 2023https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Intl-Maritime-Security-Law-Course-2023_compressed.pdf IMLI SPECIALIZED COURSE ON INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SECURITY LAW

  166. IMLI e-News No. 21 – 2022/2023

    IMLI e-News No. 21 – 2022/2023 Contents: Acting Head of the IMO Department for Member State Audit and Implementation Support Lectures at IMLI H.E. Ambassador of Ireland to Malta visits IMLI Head of the Maritime Unit IN the International Labour Standards Department of the International Labour Organization Lectures at IMLI #IMLI #NF #creating_closer_links #capacity_building #serving_the_rule_of_international_maritime_law #Long_Live_IMLI

  174. IMLI e-News No. 27 – 2022/2023

    IMLI e-News No. 27 – 2022 2023 Contents: #IMLI #IMO #capacity_building #creatingcloserlinks #serving_the_rule_of_international_maritime_law #LongLiveIMLI

  181. IMLI e-News No. 34 – 2022/2023

    IMLI 34th GRADUATION CEREMONYhttps://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMLI-e-News-No.-34-–-2022-2023.pdf Graduation Brochure can be accessed here:https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Graduation-Brochure-2023.pdf #IMLI #IMO #CapacityBuilding #FosteringStrongerLinks #StrongNetworks #ServingTheRuleofInternationalMaritimeLaw #TrainingTheMaritimeLeadersOfTomorrow #LongLiveIMLI

  233. IMLI Alert No. 08 – 2024 2025

    IMO’s GHG SMART Training Programme – Call for Nominations https://imli.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMLI-Alert-No.-08-2024-2025.pdf

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