22-24 MayClarion Hotel Post

About the event

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

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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
09:30

Publications SC (closed)

Chair: Massimiliano Musi

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Room: TBA, CLARION HOTEL POST
10:00

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

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
  • Rafael Ageo Damas 

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
  • Dag Erling Engberg
  • Anton Janssens

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

  • Jérôme Guillet
  • Matías Camponovo
  • Mats Johan Waage
  • Jakob Egelund Rasmussen
  • Codan Forsikring
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University of Goteborg Handelshögskolan, B22
13:00

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

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: Ullevi, 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
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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08:00

Registration

For late registrations

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Clarion Post Hotel Lobby Area
09:00

Welcome speeches

  • Ann Fenech, President of the CMI
  • Paula Bäckdén, President of Swedish MLA
  • Arsenio Dominguez, IMO Secretary General
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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
  • Alexander von Ziegler
  • Miriam Goldby

Introduced by Paula Bäckdén

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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

    Implementation of the Rotterdam Rules in the Scandinavian countries

    • 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’ and the next Steps of  & Overview of Activities

      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 Lenders’ View

      • Matías Camponovo

      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

      Types of readiness for dual-fuel ships

      • Neil Henderson

      Contractual considerations arising from decarbonisation

      • Charles Debattista
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      Parallel 2
      19:30

      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

      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
              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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