Ocean Law and Policy

Book Launch of “Beyond Territorial Disputes in the South China Sea”

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27 September 2013 | CIL Book Launch Book Launch of “Beyond Territorial Disputes in the South China Sea”   CIL’s publication “Beyond Territorial Disputes in the South China Sea: Legal Frameworks for Joint Development of Hydrocarbon Resources” was launched by the Chairman of CIL’s International Advisory Panel Professor S Jayakumar on 27 September 2013. Edited […]

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The International Law of Offshore Constructions: Cutting Through Fragmented Regimes Towards Better Governance

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24 August 2012 | CIL Seminar Series The International Law of Offshore Constructions: Cutting Through Fragmented Regimes Towards Better Governance Introduction Offshore constructions rise in numbers and importance. They promise high economic and scientific benefits but also increase risks of accidents and environmental damage. For instance, other than potential oil spills, threats for the environment

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The International Legal Implications of the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill: Liability, Regulation and Public Perceptions

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30 August 2012 | CIL Seminar Series The International Legal Implications of the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill: Liability, Regulation and Public Perceptions Introduction The oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico and Montara in the Timor Sea were dramatic illustrations of the risks to life and environment that accompany oil and gas development. Since

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Maritime Boundary Delimitation Workshop 2012

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Maritime Boundary Delimitation Workshop 2012   CIL was proud to once again partner with the International Boundaries Research Unit (IBRU) of Durham University to organise the second Maritime Boundary Delimitation Workshop in Southeast Asia. The Workshop was held on 26-28 September 2012 in Singapore. About the Workshop Combining lectures, discussion and practical exercises, this is IBRU’s

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Evidence Control and Crew Support in the Post Release Phase of Hijackings in the Horn of Africa: Some Practical Issues

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24 April 2013 | CIL Seminar Series Evidence Control and Crew Support in the Post Release Phase of Hijackings in the Horn of Africa: Some Practical Issues Introduction Somali hijackings have been at the forefront of maritime security dialogue for over five years. The evolution of hijacking methodologies has become increasingly more complex as both

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2012 DILA Conference on “The Role of International Law in Promoting Cooperation and Resolving Conflicts in Asia”

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2012 DILA Conference on “The Role of International Law in Promoting Cooperation and Resolving Conflicts in Asia” CIL and the Foundation for the Development of International Law in Asia (DILA) co-hosted and co-organized the 2012 DILA Conference on “The Role of International Law in Promoting Cooperation and Resolving Conflicts in Asia” on 8 June 2012, at

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Academic Exchange and Co-operative Research on the Management and Safety of Straits with the North China Sea Branch of the State Oceanic Administration

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27 February 2012 | International Workshop This was a closed-door event. Attendance was by invitation only. Academic Exchange and Co-operative Research on the Management and Safety of Straits with the North China Sea Branch of the State Oceanic Administration CIL hosted an Academic Exchange with the North China Sea Branch of the State Oceanic Administration

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[Fireside Chat Series 2012] The Land Reclamation Case: Lessons in Law and Diplomacy

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2 March 2012 | This event was the second of the CIL Fireside Chat Series on International Law and Diplomacy. The Land Reclamation Case: Lessons in Law and Diplomacy Introduction Professor S Jayakumar hosted the second CIL Fireside Chat on International Law and Diplomacy on Friday, 2 March 2012, at the NUS Bukit Timah Campus.

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[Fireside Chat Series 2012] Territorial Disputes in Asia: Lessons from Pedra Branca

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30 March 2012 | This event was the third of the CIL Fireside Chat Series on International Law and Diplomacy. Territorial Disputes in Asia: Lessons from Pedra Branca Introduction The Centre for International Law (CIL) held the 3rd Fireside Chat on “Territorial Disputes in Asia: Lessons from Pedra Branca” on 30 March 2012. The talk

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Dispute Concerning Delimitation of the Maritime Boundary between Bangladesh and Myanmar in the Bay of Bengal

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17 April 2012 | CIL Distinguished Speaker Series Dispute Concerning Delimitation of the Maritime Boundary between Bangladesh and Myanmar in the Bay of Bengal Introduction Judge Rüdiger Wolfrum presented and explained the most recent Judgment of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea from March 14, 2012 on the ‘Dispute concerning delimitation of

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