Conference programme

Buses will depart from The Bay Hotel at 1730. The dress code for this event is smart casual/elegant.

Further details to be provided

Arthur Stüssi will not be attending the conference in person; however, a pre-recorded video message will be presented during the Welcome remarks.

Retired South African Supreme Court of Appeal Judge

EU ETS in maritime sector emissions
Speaker
Diego de San Simón San Simón & Duch, Madrid; Website Officer, IBA Maritime and Transport Law Committee

The Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships
Speaker
Dr Ann Fenech Fenech & Fenech Advocates, Valletta

Decarbonisation in shipping
Speaker
Dr Jan-Erik Pötschke Ahlers & Vogel, Hamburg

The need for an international convention on liability and compensation relating to the transboundary damages from offshore oil and gas activities
Speaker
The Honourable Steven Rares KC 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers, Sydney, New South Wales

Maritime challenges: How geopolitics and conflict affect maritime law in Cyprus
Speaker
Andria Kouloumi Michael Kyprianou Law Firm, Limassol

Four major regulatory issues affecting Europe: (i) the IMO/MARPOL Carbon Intensity Indicator, (ii) the EU’s Emissions Trading System, (iii) the EU’s Fuel EU Maritime Regulation, and (iv) increasing use of biofuels
Speaker
Keith Krut Hannaford Turner, London

Significant precedents and incidents shaping the maritime horizon of India
Speaker
Amitava Majumdar Bose & Mitra & Co, Mumbai, Maharashtra

The US Federal Maritime Commission – its global impact on shipping, including the launch of investigations (e.g. Port of Spain)
Speaker
Sheryl Parkinson Hohenstein & Parkinson, New York

The newly enacted cabotage law in Brazil
Speaker
Camilla Werneck Castro Barros, Rio de Janeiro

A panel discussion on current focus areas within marine insurance such as cyber security, war risk, geopolitical challenges and environmental compliance.

Following an introduction explaining the new UNCITRAL Instrument on Negotiable Cargo Documents, this panel will discuss and explore the questions the new instrument raises, focusing on both multimodal NCDs and NCDs issued by non-vessel operating common and contractual carriers.

Greg is a family man, humanitarian, charity campaigner, author and the founder of the internationally awarded Sharkspotter Program and The Little Optimist Trust. After surviving two cardiac surgeries and 200 days in hospital fighting a tropical bacteria, he went on to sail an 8ft children’s Optimist dinghy around the Cape of Storms in 2016. He raised €100,000 for the Red Cross Children’s Hospital and OPTIMIST, the internationally acclaimed documentary about his journey, was released. A respected sailor and surfer, Greg shifted ‘perceived reality’ when, as a multiple cardiac surgery survivor, he became National Champion in Lifesaving and Stand-Up Paddle Boarding. In 2019 he was recognised by the Marine industry for the incredible charity work he does in Africa, and received the Dame Charity Award at METS in Amsterdam. After authoring two children’s books, Greg’s foundation has partnered with the Laureus Foundation, Paris Olympics 2024 and the IOC to set up Sailing Therapy Academy’s and programs around South Africa.

All registered delegates and guests are welcome to attend this session.

Dinner, live music by Kanimambo and performance by the Seven Seas Band

Buses will depart from The Bay Hotel at 1830. The dress code for this event is business attire/elegant.

Further details to be provided

For a bunker supplier who provides services for a time charterer, what happens when the latter defaults in their payment obligations? Can this bunker supplier secure its claim, and where? This panel will explore of where and how a creditor can best secure their maritime claim.

Harmonisation of laws in multimodal transport as a tool for reducing transport costs in Africa
Speaker
Oluseyi Adejuyigbe Chaniel Legal Practitioners, Lagos

Mobility package in practice: between legal ideals and road reality
Speaker
Kristina Cipkuviene Teisės Riba, Kaunas

Recovery of consequential damages in relation to cargo claims across various transport modes from a French perspective
Speaker
Jean-Philippe Maslin Richemont Delviso, Marseille

Recovery of consequential damages in relation to cargo claims across various transport modes from a Danish perspective
Speaker
Johan Mielow Eriksen Hafnia Law Firm, Copenhagen

Recovery of consequential damages in relation to cargo claims across various transport modes from a Kenyan perspective
Speaker
Terry Mwango Bowmans, Nairobi