International Maritime Law and Policy
Course Overview
• 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
Training Format:In-class, Virtual, In-house
Location:Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Kigali
Language:English, French
Nigeria Price:
₦350000
Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000
Ghana Price:
$4000
Kenya Price:
$5500
Rwanda Price:
$6000
Nigeria Price:₦350000
Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000
Ghana Price:
$4000
Kenya Price:
$4000
Rwanda Price:
$4000
Nigeria Price: ₦350000
Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000
Ghana Price: $4000
Kenya Price: $4000
Rwanda Price: $4000
• 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 International Maritime Law and Policy
1ST BATCH: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 — Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
2ND BATCH: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 — Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
3RD BATCH: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 — Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
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.
