IMO-International Maritime Law Institute

Professor Dr. Norman A. Martínez Gutiérrez (Director, IMLI) is delivering a presentation entitled “50th Anniversary of the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, 1976: From Ratification to Implementation - What States Need to Know” during the 76th Session of the IMO Technical Cooperation Committee being held at IMO Headquarters in London.

Professor Dr. Norman A. Martínez Gutiérrez (Director of IMLI) is delivering a presentation at the Spanish Maritime Law Association’s National Congress 2026 entitled “Tides of Change: Heading Towards Valencia” being held in Spain between 11 and 12 June 2026. His presentation is entitled “La Convención De Beijing De 2022 - Sobre los efectos internacionales de las ventas judiciales de buques”.

IMLI e-News No. 19/2025-2026

IMLI COURSE ON PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT OF MARITIME DISPUTES AND DELIMITATION OF MARITIME BOUNDARIES

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Professor Dr. Norman A. Martínez Gutiérrez (Director, IMLI) and Ms. Elda Kazara-Belja (Chief of Administration, IMLI) are representing IMLI at the 76th Session of the IMO Technical Cooperation Committee being held at IMO Headquarters in London.

IMLI joins the international maritime community in celebrating World Oceans Day. This year, the theme chosen is “Reimagine: Beyond the world we know, a new relationship with our ocean”. Ever since its establishment, IMLI has constantly emphasized through its programmes and academic initiatives that the achievement of sustainability depends on oceans that are healthy. On this occasion, IMLI reiterates its commitment to supporting the international maritime community’s efforts to address the climate crisis for the benefit of both current and future generations.

On World Environment Day, IMLI joins the international community in responding to the urgent call for climate action.

As climate change continues to affect oceans, coastal communities and maritime activities worldwide, IMLI reaffirms its commitment to advancing effective ocean governance, strengthening the rule of international maritime law, and building the capacity of professionals dedicated to protecting the marine environment.

Through education, research and international cooperation, IMLI continues to prepare and inspire the maritime leaders of tomorrow to contribute towards a more sustainable and resilient future for our oceans and our planet.

IMLI stands alongside the international maritime community in supporting nations striving to tackle Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, and reaffirms its commitment to promoting effective ocean governance through its academic programmes and capacity-building initiatives, which prepare and inspire the maritime leaders of the future.

IMLI e-News No. 18/2025-2026

THE IMLI COURSE ON INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SECURITY LAW
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A delegation from the Eastern Cape of South Africa paid a courtesy visit to the Institute. Headed by Mr. Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane (Premier of the Eastern Cape), the delegation was warmly welcomed by Professor Dr. Norman A. Martínez Gutiérrez (Director, IMLI), IMLI Faculty and Staff. H.E. Ms. Nosipho Nausca Jean Jezile (High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa to Malta) was also part of the delegation. Professor Dr. Martínez Gutiérrez delivered a presentation introducing IMLI, its mission and its programmes to the members of the delegation. During the IMLI Director’s presentation possible future cooperation between IMLI and the South African Authorities was discussed. A tour of the IMLI premisses followed soon after.