Ocean Law and Policy Archives - Centre for International Law

Bikashita Choudhury presented at roundtable on “The Ungoverned Domain and Vulnerabilities of a Flag State’s Shipping Registries: The Case for an Electronic Genuine Link?”

CIL Research Associate Bikashita Choudhury participated in the Shipping, Digitalisation & Law virtual roundtable on “The Ungoverned Domain and Vulnerabilities of a Flag State’s Shipping Registries: The Case for an Electronic Genuine Link?” where she examined how digitalisation is transforming flag-State authority through online ship registries, electronic certificates, remote registration, and digital verification systems. She […]

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Compliance and Implementation under the BBNJ Agreement Workshop

From 27 to 30 October 2026, CIL will co-organise and sponsor a workshop on Compliance and Implementation under the BBNJ Agreement, to be held at Edinburgh Law School. The workshop is hosted by the University of Edinburgh and Ocean Voices, and co-organised by CIL together with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST),

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CIL Supports Submarine Networks World x Subsea Security World 2026

Get ready for inspirational keynotes, lively debates and bold new ideas, all at the world’s largest annual gathering of the global subsea telecommunications industry. Submarine Networks World 2026 is the biggest edition yet. Expect 1000+ subsea communications leaders, 130+ industry speakers and a whole new theatre for 2026 – Subsea Security World. Focusing on the big

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CIL Participation in the 29th Rhodes Academy (2026)

CIL actively participated in the 29th Annual Rhodes Academy of Oceans Law and Policy, which was held on the Greek island of Rhodes from 28 June to 17 July 2026. The Rhodes Academy is an intensive three-week summer course on the principles and practice of modern ocean law taught by leading international jurists, academics, government

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Strengthening Maritime Cybersecurity in Southeast Asia: Law, Industry and Regional Cooperation

A-By-Invitation-Only-Event Supporting Organisation Maritime ports and shipping operations in Southeast Asia increasingly rely on Information Technologies (IT) and Operational Technologies (OT), improving efficiency but also exposing critical infrastructure to growing cybersecurity threats. Cyber-attacks on navigation systems, communication networks, cargo platforms, and port infrastructure can disrupt operations, cause significant economic losses, and create serious safety and

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One Ship and Three Identities: What Is International Law Tracking?

CIL Research Associate Bikashita Choudhury published a blog on Opinio Juris entitled, ‘One Ship and Three Identities: What Is International Law Tracking?’ The blog examines the distinction between a ship’s documentary identity, apparent digital identity, and nationality, arguing that these concepts are neither analytically equivalent nor legally interchangeable. It highlights the risks of treating AIS

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Su Wai Mon presented at the Commemorative Conference on the 10th Anniversary of the South China Sea Arbitral Award

CIL Research Fellow Dr Su Wai Mon presented at the Commemorative Conference on the 10th Anniversary of the South China Sea Arbitral Award on “Protecting Critical Maritime Infrastructure: Emerging Challenges and the Need for Cooperation.” where she examined the growing importance of protecting critical maritime infrastructure, including shipping and ports, as well as offshore and

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Dr Su Wai Mon Presented at the 12th Security Sector Governance and Reform (SSGR) Workshop on Philippine Defense Strategic Autonomy

CIL Research Fellow Dr Su Wai Mon delivered a presentation titled “Protection of Submarine Cables: Legal and Regulatory Challenges” at the 12th Security Sector Governance and Reform (SSGR) Workshop on Philippine Defense Strategic Autonomy, held in a hybrid format on 18–19 June 2026. The presentation examined the legal and regulatory challenges in protecting submarine cable

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Dr Su Wai Mon Participated in the Chatham House Roundtable on Joint Approaches to Undersea Cable Governance in a Multipolar World’

CIL Research Fellow Dr Su Wai Mon was invited to participate in the Chatham House Roundtable on Joint Approaches to Undersea Cable Governance, organised by the Chatham House Europe Programme, on 26 May 2026. During the roundtable, she contributed a Southeast Asian perspective on undersea cable governance, highlighting existing legal and regulatory gaps, regional challenges,

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Dr Su Wai Mon Participated in the ASEAN Workshop on Implementing Best Practices for Submarine Cable Protection and Repairs

CIL Research Fellow Dr Su Wai Mon served as the facilitator for Session 5: Case Study Breakout Session – Cable Protection and Maritime Planning at the ASEAN Workshop on Implementing Best Practices for Submarine Cable Protection and Repairs, led by the Infocom Media Development Authority (IMDA) (Singapore) and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Australia).

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