Two days of international dialogue on the challenges facing the maritime sector.

On 15-16 October, Stefano Zunarelli and Anna Montesano attended the 8th International Congress on Maritime and Admiralty Law, organised by Professor Pinar Akan, which brought together leading experts, academics, and legal practitioners from around the world in Istanbul.

Stefano Zunarelli chaired the second session of the Congress on 16 October, leading discussions on some of the most pressing issues in maritime law: from the role of the IMO in international maritime regulation to liability for marine oil pollution damage, as well as issues concerning the limitation of liability for maritime claims under the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims (LLMC).

Anna Montesano delivered a presentation entitled “The UN Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents and the Modernisation of the Legal Framework for Goods in Transit”, exploring the role of negotiable transport documents in the evolution of international trade.

The shipping industry is constantly evolving, driven by technological innovation, new regulatory developments and increasingly complex global challenges. In this dynamic environment, international dialogue plays a vital role in sharing expertise, addressing emerging legal issues and contributing to the future development of maritime law.