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About the conference

Welcome to the Comité Maritime International Colloquium 2024 where maritime expertise converge for a dynamic exchange of knowledge.
Join leaders, professionals, and enthusiasts from the maritime law industry and academia as we delve into cutting-edge discussions, share insights, and chart the course for the future of maritime practices.
Set against the backdrop of collaborative spirit, this colloquium promises a unique platform for networking and learning. Engage with thought leaders, participate in insightful sessions, and explore the latest advancements in maritime legal challenges.

Hosted in a vibrant location, this event offers more than just a conference—it's an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, foster partnerships, and contribute to the collective growth of the maritime law community.
Mark your calendar for the Comite Maritime International Colloquium 2024 in Göteborg on 22 – 24 May 2024 and be part of a truly international gathering with long standing traditions. We look forward to welcoming you to this enriching experience!

If you have any questions send an email to: conference@comitemaritime.org

About the excursion

Älvsborg Fortress stands proudly at the mouth of the Göta River in Göteborg, a testament to centuries of history and defense. Constructed in the 17th century, this formidable stronghold played a pivotal role in safeguarding Göteborg and its environs.

Your adventure begins with a departure from Clarion Hotel Post via comfortable buses, whisking you to the Opera Quay. There, an enchanting boat journey awaits, gliding through the picturesque Göteborg harbor with refreshments to tantalize your taste buds. As you approach the fortress, prepare for a guided tour filled with intriguing insights and a salute to its storied past.

The evening finishes with a delightful dinner, set in a charming venue. Following this experience, a brief boat ride returns you to the nearest quay, where awaiting buses ensure a seamless journey back to the hotel, concluding a memorable evening steeped in history and hospitality.

Dresscode: Leisurewear and comfortable shoes

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Welcome to Göteborg

Join us in Göteborg to engage with thought leaders, industry experts, and peers from around the globe. The conference venue, nestled amidst the charming streets and waterways of this coastal city, provides the perfect setting for inspiration and knowledge exchange. Immerse yourself in cutting-edge presentations, forge valuable connections, and explore the dynamic energy of Göteborg.

The city's remarkable sustainability efforts have earned it’s recognition as the leader in the Global Destination Sustainability Index for six consecutive years.
It proudly holds the title of the European Capital of Smart Tourism in 2020 and was named the Best Sustainable City Stay by Lonely Planet in 2021.

In April 2022, Göteborg joined the European Union's elite group of 100 climate-neutral and smart cities, embarking on a mission toward climate neutrality by 2030.
Göteborg is not only a hub for conferences but also a trailblazer in sustainability, having won the European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Awards. Join us in this remarkable city, where forward-thinking discussions meet a commitment to a sustainable and inclusive future.

Accommodation

Clarion Hotel Post is a contemporary design hotel in central Göteborg.
The stunning architecture of the old post office building, Posthuset, has been beautifully preserved with modern amenities. The Clarion Hotel Post was voted best hotel at the Grand Travel Awards in 2019!

Secure your stay now!
To secure your hotel room at Clarion Hotel Post, kindly send an email to reservations.post@strawberry.se and include booking reference 057271 in your request.

Getting to the hotel from Landvetter Airport

By taxi
We recommend Taxi Göteborg or Taxi Kurir

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Programme

09:00

EXCO meeting (closed)

Vinge Law Firm

08:30

Judicial Sales IWG (closed)

Chair: Ann Fenech

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Room: TBA, CLARION HOTEL POST
09:00

Registration until 16:30

Collect your badge for the Conference

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Lobby, Clarion Post Hotel

MASS IWG (open)

Chair: Tom Birch Reynardson

9:15 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
TOM BIRCH REYNARDSON

9:20 AUTONOMY AND AI IN SHIPPING
ØYSTEIN ENGELHARDTSEN

9:40 A SHORT FILM AND SOME PRACTICAL REFLECTIONS ON OPERATING MASS
EDMUND GREINER

10:00 QUESTIONS

10:10 OVERALL PRESENTATION OF BACKGROUND TO THE CMI LIABILITY PAPER, PURPOSE OF IT, SCOPE
HENRIK RINGBOM

10:30 ERRORS OF MASTER AND CREW
FRANK STEVENS

10:50 QUESTIONS AND COFFEE BREAK

11:05 CARRIAGE OF GOODS BY MASS ~ DO WE NEED A NEW CONVENTION?
MELIS OZDEL

11:25 INSURANCE ISSUES CONCERNING MASS
RHIDIAN THOMAS

11:45 QUESTIONS

11:55 SALVAGE
CECILIA SEVERONI

12:15 COLREGS
AYOUB TAILOUSSAINE

12:35 QUESTIONS

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    Meeting room: B33, UNIVERSITY OF GÖTEBORG, School of Business, Economics and Law (Handelshögskolan), Vasagatan 1,405 30 Göteborg

    Collision Convention IWG (closed)

    Chair: John O'Connor

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    Meeting room: Board room, SWEDISH CLUB, Gullbergs Strandgata 6, 411 04 Göteborg

    Polar Shipping IWG (closed)

    Chair: Aldo Chircop

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    Room: Gårda, VINGE LAW FIRM, Nordstadstorget 6, 411 05 Göteborg

    Piracy, Maritime Violence and Fraudulent Activities IWG (closed)

    Chair: Richard Neylon

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    Meeting room: Hamburg, CMS WISTRAND LAW FIRM, Mårten Krakowgatan 2, 411 04 Göteborg

    Lex Maritima IWG (closed)

    Chair: Eric Van Hooydonk

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    Meeting room: Milano, CMS WISTRAND LAW FIRM, Mårten Krakowgatan 2, 411 04 Göteborg
    09:30

    Publications SC (closed)

    Chair: Massimiliano Musi

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    Room: TBA, CLARION HOTEL POST
    10:00

    MORU IWG (open) Workshop

    10:00-10:10  - Greetings

    • Alexander Severance

    10:10-10:30 -The Floating Wind Market Global Outlook             

    • Louise Efthimiou

    10:30-12:00 - MORUs and Developers (Panel) (with 30 mins Q&A)

    Moderator: Alexander Severance

    • Joana Albuquerque
    • Johan Sandberg
    • Andreas Skjevik Jacobsen
    • Jurriaan Kien

    12:00-13:30 - Lunch break (self-service)

    13:30-13:50 - MORUs in Practice: Arrests and collisions  

    • Seamus Ryder  

    13:50-15:20 - MORUs, Flag States, Registries, and Class Societies (Panel) (with 30 mins Q&A)

    Moderator: Shelley Chapelski, Norton Rose Fulbright

    • Lucie Sadoun
    • Bjørn Tore Fasmer
    • Dag Erling Engberg
    • Patricia de Almeida

    15:20-15:50 - Coffee / Fika

    15:50-17:30 - Financing and Insuring MORUs: Obstacles to Legal Bankability (Panel) (with 40 mins Q&A)

    Moderator: Francis X. Nolan

    • Matías Camponovo
    • Mats Johan Waage
    • Jakob Egelund Rasmussen
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    University of Goteborg Handelshögskolan, B22

    SC on Implementation and Promoting Ratification of Maritime Conventions (closed)

    Chair: Deucalion Rediadis

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    CMS WISTRAND LAW FIRM, Mårten Krakowgatan 2, 411 04 Göteborg
    12:00

    Joint meeting of the SC on Ratification of the Rotterdam Rules and the Negotiable Cargo Documents IWG (closed)

    Chair: Stuart Hetherington

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    Meeting room: Heriksberg, VINGE LAW FIRM, Nordstadstorget 6, 411 05 Göteborg
    14:00

    Decarbonisation IWG (closed)

    Chair: Haris Zografakis

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    Meeting room: Board room, SWEDISH CLUB, Gullbergs Strandgata 6, 411 04 Göteborg
    14:30

    SC on Marine Insurance (open)

    Chair: Joe Grasso

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    Meeting room: Göteborg, CMS WISTRAND LAW FIRM, Mårten Krakowgatan 2, 411 04 Göteborg
    19:00

    Welcome reception

    Dress code: Smart casual

    You can also collect your badge during the Welcome reception

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    Trädgårn, Nya allén 11, 411 38 Göteborg
    21:00

    yCMI Event

    Separate invitations will be sent to those registering as young CMI attendees at a later stage. 

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    Restaurant Atelier, located in the Hotel Pigalle

    08:00

    Registration until 10:00

    For late registrations

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    Clarion Post Hotel Lobby Area
    09:00

    Welcome speeches

    • Ann Fenech, President of the CMI
    • Arsenio Dominguez, IMO Secretary General
    • Paula Bäckdén, President of Swedish MLA
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    Meeting room: Brevsorterarsalen, Clarion Post Hotel
    09:30

    100 YEARS OF UNIFYING CARRIAGE OF GOODS BY SEA

    Berlingieri Lecture

    • Professor Michael Sturley
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    10:00

    100 YEARS OF UNIFYING CARRIAGE OF GOODS BY SEA

    The Unification of the Law on Carriage of Goods - Currently and in the Future

    Speakers

    • Stuart Hetherington - Introduction
    • Alexander von Ziegler - From Hague to Rotterdam - via Hamburg or Visby
    • Miriam Goldby - Can the Rotterdam Rules co- exist with laws based on the MLETR
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      11:00

      Coffee break

      11:30

      PARALLEL 1 - The Future of Carriage of Goods by Sea

      To change Regimes: Do the Rotterdam Rules cater for the Needs of the 21st Century?

      Moderator:  Stuart Hetherington

      Why ratification is necessary for the United States

      • David Farrell

      Africa: A continent ripe for the Rotterdam Rules

      • Andrew Robinson

      How the Rotterdam Rules contribute to Safe and sound logistics for the 21st Century?

      • Tomotaka Fujita

      The Benefits in Ratification from the Perspective of a Ratifying State

      • Manuel Alba

      Why the Norwegian Maritime Law Commission recommended the Rotterdam Rules

      • Erik Rosaeg
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        PARALLEL 1

        PARALLELL 2 - Emerging Issues in International Maritime Law

        1. Piracy, Maritime Violence and Fraudulent Activities 
        Attacked in the Red Sea! 

        Responding to an Incident - Current Issues and Complexities

        Moderator:  Richard Neylon

        Problems and Exporsures arising from Fradulent Vessel 

        Registration and the Dark Fleet 

        • Michelle Wiese Bockmann

        2. The Effects of Sanctions on World Trade

        • Anders Leissner
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        Parallel 2
        13:00

        Lunch

        14:00

        PARALLEL 1

        Latest Draft of the Lex Maritima

        Moderators

        • Eric Van Hooydonk
        • Jesus Casas

        Welcome & Overview of Activities

        Speakers

        • Eric Van Hooydonk
        • Jesus Casas

        Presentation of ‘The CMI Lex Maritima – The Gothenburg Draft’

        Speakers

        • Tomotaka Fujita
        • Michael Sturley
        • Andreas Maurer 
        • Werner Rizk
        • Eduardo Adragna
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        PARALLEL 1

        PARALLEL 2

        Mobile Offshore Renewable Units: The Case for Unification of Law

        Moderators

        • Alexander Severance
        • Francis X. Nolan

        Introduction and Summary of the MORU IWG Open Workshop

        • Alexander Severance

        The Developers’ View

        • Rafael Ageo Damas

        The Insurers’ View

        • Mats Johan Waage

        Negotiating at the Treaty level & Experiences from the BBNJ

        • Niels Krabbe
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        Parallel 2
        15:30

        Coffee break

        16:00

        PARALLEL 1 - MASS

        Moderator: Tom Birch Reynardson

        IMO: Work of MSC and LEG & Future Work on MASS

        • Dorota Lost-Sieminska

        The CMI IMO Paper on Liability

        • Henrik Ringbom

        Product Liability

        • Robert Veal

        Insurance Angles

        • Tim Howse
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        PARALLEL 1

        PARALLEL 2 - Decarbonization

        Moderator: Haris Zografakis

        The IWG workstreams

        • Haris Zografakis

        Liability regime for new fuels

        • Jolien Kruit and Neil Henderson

        Types of readiness for dual-fuel ships

        • Haris Zografakis and Niko Oertel

        Contractual considerations arising from decarbonisation

        • Charles Debattista
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        Parallel 2
        19:00

        Transfer to Gala Dinner Venue

        20:00

        Gala Dinner

        Dresscode: "The Roaring 20s - the Great Gatsby"

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        Kooperativet, Anders Carlssons gata 2, 417 55 Göteborg
        23:30

        Early bus transfer from Kooperatiet to Hotel

        00:30

        Late bus transfer from Kooperativet to Hotel

        07:30

        Presidents’ Breakfast

        Presidents’ Breakfast – the CMI President Invites all Presidents of National Maritime Law Associations for a Breakfast.

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        Meeting room: Postmaster

        Academics’ Breakfast

        An informal Breakfast Gathering for All Academics of the CMI, from PhD Candidates to Full Professors.

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        Clarion Post Breakfast Area
        09:00

        General Assembly

        Coffee Facilities Outside the Hall

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        Meeting room: Brevsorterarsalen, Clarion Post Hotel
        12:00

        Lunch

        2nd EXCO (closed)

        IWG and SC Group Members only

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        Meeting room: Postmaster
        13:00

        PARALLEL 1 - European Law Impact on the Maritime Sector

        Moderator: Vincent Power

        Speakers

        • Clas Berglund
        • Henning Jessen
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        Parallel 1

        PARALLEL 2 - Is the LOF Salvage Contract in Crisis?

        Moderator: Nick Sloane

        Speakers

        • Jeremy Russel
        • Richard Gunn
        • Alistair Johnston
        • Kiran Khosla
        • Mark Lloyd

        This session is dedicated to the memory of Archie Bishop.

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        Parallel 2
        14:00

        Coffee break

        14:15

        PARALLEL 1 - yCMI Session: The implication of the Red Sea Crisis on Shipping and Global Trade

        Moderator: Yiannis Timagenis

          Red Sea Crisis: Issues of Force Majeure and Limitation of Liability

          • Morgane Roussel
          Impact of the Red Sea Crisis on Global Supply Chains and Lessons Learned
          • Kierstan Carlson

          Red Sea Crisis and the Protection of the Right of Transit Passage

          • Massimiliano Musi

          Shipping and the Red Sea Crisis - An English law perspective

          • Johanna Ohlman
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              Parallel 1

              PARALLEL 2 - Marine War Insurance - Insights from the Market

              Moderator: Christopher Hesselbrandt

              Geopolitical Instability and its Consequences for the War Insurance Market

              Speakers

              • Malin Högberg
              • Christopher Hesselbrandt


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                Parallel 2
                16:30

                Bus transfer, Optional Excursion to Älvsborg Fortress


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                Clarion Post hotel, outside entrence
                17:00

                Optional excursion to Älvsborg Fortress

                Experience the Älvsborg Fortress: Depart from Clarion Hotel Post on buses to the Opera Quay. Embark on a scenic boat trip through Gothenburg harbor, accompanied by refreshments. Explore the fortress with a guided tour delving into its rich history. Conclude the evening with a delightful dinner at a charming venue. Return via a short boat ride to the nearest quay, followed by comfortable busses back to the hotel. A memorable excursion blending history and hospitality awaits!

                Dresscode: Leisurewear and comfortable shoes

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                Boat depart Operahouse Quay
                20:00

                Transfer to Hotel

                Boat, bus

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