CIL Research Associate Eduardo Cavalcanti de Mello Filho participated as discussant in a panel of the Conference “Rounding the Cape – Storms of Good Hope for the Law of the Sea”, held from 28 to 30 April in Cape Town, South Africa. It was headed by Professor Patrick Vrancken, Chair in the Law of the […]
Liu Yulu CIL Research Fellow Liu Yulu participated as a panellist in the 2025 Indian Ocean Forum, held on 10-11 April in Perth, Australia. This forum was hosted by the Embassy of France in Australia and co-organised by the Minderoo Foundation and the Forrest Research Foundation. It aimed to lay the groundwork for the Third
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FROM 14:00 ONWARDS CIL Research Fellow, Su Wai Mon, was interviewed by Malaysian news channel Astro Awani on the topic “High Seas Treaty: Will Malaysia Sign?” During the discussion, she encouraged Malaysia to sign and ratify the Treaty, stressing the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration including policymakers, industry players, and the scientific community to enhance understanding
From 25 to 27 March 2025, the Centre for International Law (CIL) and the Centre for Maritime Law (CML) at the National University of Singapore proudly showcased their key research projects as Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) Research Partners at the SMI Booth during Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) 2025. Organized by the Maritime and Port Authority
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On 25 March 2025, Professor Robert Beckman, Emeritus Professor at the National University of Singapore Faculty of Law and Co-Head of the Ocean Law & Policy Programme at the Centre for International Law (CIL), participated as a panelist at the Singapore Outlook Forum, organized by Lloyd’s List Intelligence during Singapore Maritime Week. The forum was
The presentation emphasised on the role and duties of the flag state in so far as exercising effective jurisdiction and control over ships flying its flag and involved in cable incidents in foreign EEZs. The UNCLOS recognises the obligation of result of states under Art. 113 to adopt necessary laws and regulations for criminalising intentional
CIL supported the Asia Roundtable Dialogue on Priority Issues in the First Substantive Session of the BBNJ Preparatory Commission in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore, and the High Seas Alliance. The Roundtable included a briefing for ministerial representatives of ASEAN States. The briefing covered sessions on the PrepComm’s mandate, Clearing-house Mechanism, Scientific
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From 2–6 December 2024, the Centre for International Law (CIL) of the National University of Singapore (NUS) delivered a course on the International Law of the Sea, supported by the Singapore Cooperation Programme (Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs). The course brought together 25 participants from 22 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the
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Joel, Nilufer, Dita CIL participated in the 12th World Ocean Summit & Expo, held in Tokyo, Japan, from 12 to 13 March 2025. Organised by Economist Impact and the Nippon Foundation, the summit brought together leaders from across sectors to discuss ocean health, sustainable industry strategies, and ocean-climate solutions. CIL Director Dr. Nilufer Oral spoke
The National University of Singapore Centre for International Law organized a visit to the Maritime Port Authority, Port Operation and Control Centre on Friday, 14 March 2025. The visit aimed to give NUS students practical exposure to international shipping regulations and brief them on real-time port operations. The briefing was made by Captain Shafwan of
