International Maritime Law and Policy

Objectives
• Understand the legal challenges in the shipping sector
• Appreciate the significance of sanctions compliance and the repercussions in case of breach
• Understand the existing legal framework for ship collisions, especially the rule on liability apportionment
• Grasp the principles that apply in the law of salvage and appreciate the significance of an LOF in a salvage operation
• Achieve an overview of the compulsory liability regime in shipping and understand the challenges that lie ahead for the sector
• Understand the IMO GHG strategy on decarbonization and associate its relevance to practical aspects, such as vessel chartering
• Gain knowledge on a range of significant issues pertaining to maritime claim satisfaction, such as provision of security by ship arrest, claim enforcement, including the mechanism of judicial sale, transboundary maritime bankruptcies, as well as the international dimension of dispute resolution
Course Content
• Current Challenges for Shipping
• New Technologies in Shipping
• Liability
• Regulatory Compliance and Commercial Relationships
• Maritime Claims
• Ship Registration and Fraudulent Practices
• Marine Insurance and Maritime Disruption
• Liability Regime for Autonomous Ships
• Ship Collisions and Liability Apportionment
• Salvage Operations and LOF
• Compulsory Liability Regime in Shipping
• Decarbonization and Vessel Chartering
• Transport Documents and E-docs
• Cyberthreats and Shipping Sector
• Corporate Due Diligence and Sustainability in Shipping
• Maritime Claim Satisfaction and Dispute Resolution

METHODOLOGY
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.

DATE:

1ST BATCH:        14th – 17th Apr,                                 2025      

2ND BATCH:       19th – 22nd Aug,                             2025

3RD BATCH:       9th – 12th Dec,                                  2025