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IMO-International Maritime Law Institute The IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) was established in 1988 under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization

The Institute is an international centre for the training of specialists in maritime law. It also contributes to the development and dissemination of knowledge and expertise in international maritime law, with special reference to the international regulations and procedures for safety and efficiency of shipping and the prevention of marine pollution.

Professor Dr. Norman A. Martínez Gutiérrez (Director, IMLI) participated as a Panellist at the Georgia International Mar...
11/09/2026

Professor Dr. Norman A. Martínez Gutiérrez (Director, IMLI) participated as a Panellist at the Georgia International Maritime Forum 2026 (GIMF 2026), held in Batumi. The IMLI Director participated in Panel V of the Forum, entitled “The Human Element: Seafarers & Skills for the Future”. During the Conference, Mr. Arsenio Domínguez (IMO Secretary-General; Chairman, IMLI Governing Board) delivered one of the high-level Keynote Addresses at the opening ceremony of the Forum. On the occasion, Director Martínez Gutiérrez also had the pleasure of meeting with a number of IMLI Graduates.

IMLI e-News No. 25/2025-2026https://tinyurl.com/33x2aj4sITLOS-FAO-IMLI Joint Workshop on Sustainable Use of Living Marin...
31/08/2026

IMLI e-News No. 25/2025-2026
https://tinyurl.com/33x2aj4s

ITLOS-FAO-IMLI Joint Workshop on Sustainable Use of Living Marine Resources and the Role of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in the Settlement of Fisheries Disputes held in Malta

Mr. Daniel Stein (Lecturer in International Maritime Law, IMLI), delivered a lecture at the ‘Training the Trainers: Stre...
27/08/2026

Mr. Daniel Stein (Lecturer in International Maritime Law, IMLI), delivered a lecture at the ‘Training the Trainers: Strengthening Seafarers’ Living and Working Conditions at Sea Training School Program’ BlueRights COST Action (CA23103) workshop hosted by DEHUKAM and Ankara University National Center for the Sea and Maritime Law. His lecture was entitled ‘Working Conditions, Fatigue, and Safety Risks’.
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Mr. Daniel Stein (Lecturer in International Maritime Law, IMLI), delivered a lecture at the 'Training the Trainers: Stre...
27/08/2026

Mr. Daniel Stein (Lecturer in International Maritime Law, IMLI), delivered a lecture at the 'Training the Trainers: Strengthening Seafarers’ Living and Working Conditions at Sea Training School Program' BlueRights COST Action (CA23103) workshop hosted by DEHUKAM and Ankara University National Center for the Sea and Maritime Law. His lecture was entitled 'Working Conditions, Fatigue, and Safety Risks'.

Dr. Murat Sümer (The Nippon Foundation Assistant Professor in International Maritime Law / Coordinator of Academic Affai...
27/08/2026

Dr. Murat Sümer (The Nippon Foundation Assistant Professor in International Maritime Law / Coordinator of Academic Affairs, IMLI) delivered a presentation at the WMU Maritime Affairs Conference 2026 in Malmö. His presentation entitled “Search and Rescue in the Era of MASS: The Duty to Render Assistance at Sea” formed part of the Conference’s Session 3 under the topic of “Maritime Digitalization I”.

IMLI e-News No. 24/2025-2026https://tinyurl.com/yc3b29jc Contents: • IMLI Contributes to the IMO SMART-C Leaders Project...
27/08/2026

IMLI e-News No. 24/2025-2026
https://tinyurl.com/yc3b29jc

Contents:
• IMLI Contributes to the IMO SMART-C Leaders Project held in the South Pacific
• IMLI Director Contributes to the 14th Annual World Congress of Ocean 2026 in Helsinki
• IMLI Director delivers a Presentation at the Khas International Law of the Sea Summer Academy
• IMLI Director at IFLOS Summer Academy

The final session of the joint ITLOS-FAO-IMLI Workshop, entitled “Sustainable Use of Living Marine Resources and the Rol...
19/08/2026

The final session of the joint ITLOS-FAO-IMLI Workshop, entitled “Sustainable Use of Living Marine Resources and the Role of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in the Settlement of Fisheries Disputes,” is a Roundtable Discussion. This concluding session is providing participants with an opportunity to exchange views, insights and experiences based on their professional expertise, both with the distinguished members of the Roundtable Panel and with fellow participants.

The discussions offer a valuable opportunity to reflect on the key themes addressed throughout the Workshop and to foster an open and constructive exchange of perspectives on the sustainable use of living marine resources and the settlement of fisheries disputes.

Judge Ida Caracciolo (Judge, International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea) and Judge Konrad Jan Marciniak (Judge, Inter...
19/08/2026

Judge Ida Caracciolo (Judge, International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea) and Judge Konrad Jan Marciniak (Judge, International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea) are currently delivering presentations in Workshop 4: Fisheries Cases before the Tribunal of the ITLOS-FAO-IMLI Workshop entitled “Sustainable Use of Living Marine Resources and the Role of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in the Settlement of Fisheries Disputes” being held at IMLI. Judge Caracciolo’s presentation is focused on "The Tribunal’s Advisory Opinion on IUU fishing”, whilst Judge Marciniak is speaking on "Fisheries Disputes (including the Southern Bluefin Tuna Cases and the Swordfish Case)”.

Mr. Nikiforos Panagis (Legal Officer, International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea) and Dr. Ximena Hinrichs Oyarce (Reg...
19/08/2026

Mr. Nikiforos Panagis (Legal Officer, International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea) and Dr. Ximena Hinrichs Oyarce (Registrar, International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea) are currently delivering presentations during Workshop 3: Proceedings before the Tribunal: Jurisdiction and Urgent Proceedings of the ITLOS-FAO-IMLI Workshop entitled “Sustainable Use of Living Marine Resources and the Role of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in the Settlement of Fisheries Disputes” being held at IMLI. Mr. Panagis’s presentation focused on the "Prompt Release of Vessels and Crews”, whilst Dr. Hinrichs Oyarce spoke on "Provisional measures under the Convention”.

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