Ocean Law and Policy

21 August 2012

CIL Director Robert Beckman participated in an International Symposium on “The East China Sean and the Law of the Sea: Defusing Tensions and Enhancing Cooperation” from 21-22 August at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China. Prof Beckman presented a paper on “Non-living Resources in Disputed Areas in the East China Sea: Law and Policy Issues concerning …

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29 August 2012

CIL Director Robert Beckman participated in a seminar on Piracy & Maritime Security for the 21st Maritime Knowledge Shipping Session on 29 August 2012 at STI Capital Tower in Singapore. The session was jointly organised by the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) and General Insurance Association (GIA). Prof Beckman was one two speakers. He made a …

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3 September 2012

CIL Director Robert Beckman participated in a Conference on the Practices of the UNCLOS and the Resolution of South China Sea Disputes at the National Taiwan Normal University from 3-5 September 2012. Professor Beckman presented a paper on “Regional Cooperation to Combat Piracy & International Maritime Crimes”. For the draft paper, click here. For the …

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20 September 2012

CIL Director Robert Beckman participated in an International Seminar on “Geographical Features in the East Asian Seas and the Law of the Sea” from 20-21 September 2012 at Academia Sinica in Taiwan. Prof Beckman presented a paper on the “Legal Status of Low-Tide Elevations and Submerged Features”. The seminar was co-hosted by the Society of …

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26 September 2012

CIL Research Associate Leonardo Bernard participated in the International Malaysia Law Conference with the theme “Asian Perspective, Global Viewpoints” from 26-28 September 2012 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia. Leo presented a presentation titled “UNCLOS & the Legal Claims in the South China Sea”. The Conference was hosted by the Bar Council Malaysia. For the …

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18 June 2009

CIL Director Robert Beckman, made a presentation on “The Role of Littoral States, User States and Other Stakeholders in the New Cooperative Mechanism to Enhance Safety, Security and Environment Protection in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore” at the Workshop on Security of Oceans in Asia at the 9th Science Council of Asia Conference, Grand …

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15 June 2009

CIL Director Robert Beckman made a presentation on “International Law and Protection and Preservation of the Marine Environment” at the Youth Leadership Conference at Singapore Management University, Singapore. This inaugural international conference for youth leaders was sponsored by the Environmental Challenge Organization of Singapore.

25 May 2009

CIL Directory Robert Beckman made a presentation on “Implementation of the 1988 SUA Convention” at the First Meeting of the CSCAP Study Group on the Implications of Naval Enhancement in the Asia-Pacific, Singapore 25-26th May 2009

18 May 2009

CIL Director Robert Beckman made a presentation on “Somali Piracy – Legal Issues concerning the Arrest and Prosecution of Somali Pirates” at the Raytheon annual meeting of regional managers, St Regis Hotel, Singapore.

14 May 2009

CIL Director Robert Beckman made a presentation on “Military Activities in the Exclusive Economic Zone” at the International Maritime Security Conference (IMSC) at the Singapore EXPO. The Conference was organized by the Republic of Singapore Navy and the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS).