Gujarat Maritime University 5th GMU Academy workshop on International Fisheries Law to start on January 29

The Gujarat Maritime University will be hosting its 5th GMU Academy workshop on International Fisheries Law from January 29 - February 3, 2024.

International Fisheries Law encompasses regulations that govern the management, conservation, and responsible use of global fisheries resources. Such laws address issues such as sustainable fishing practices, cooperation among nations, conservation of marine ecosystems, and the prevention of overfishing to ensure the long-term viability of fisheries.

The GMU Academy on International Fisheries Law aims to impart a thorough understanding of global fisheries management regulations.

It covers international agreements, regulations, and practices promoting sustainable fishing. The workshop addresses critical topics related to fisheries conservation, management, and global promotion of responsible fishing practices, etc.

The GMU Academy aims to advance knowledge and positively influence society by focusing on the current legal framework concerning International Fisheries Law.

The workshop will provide participants insights into contemporary and advanced matters related to International Fisheries Law, making it valuable for individuals aspiring to specialize in maritime and fisheries sectors. The event caters to those interested in understanding the present legal landscape of International Fisheries Law and its associated complexities.

Details of the event are as follows.

Session 1: January 29, 2024, 3 PM – 5 PM [IST]

Introduction to International Fisheries Law and its Historical Evolution

By Professor James Kraska, Chair and Charles H Stockton Professor of International Maritime Law in the Stockton Center for International Law at the US Naval War College.

Session 2: January 29, 2024, 5.30 PM – 7 PM [IST]

Assessment of the Fisheries Related Provisions of UNCLOS and its Agreement on Straddling and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks (1993)

By Professor Greg Rose, Professor of Law at Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS), University of Wollongong Australia.

Session 3: January 30, 2024, 3 PM – 4.30 PM [IST]

Regional Fisheries Bodies and their Legal Framework

By Stuart Kaye, Director and Professor of Law, Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS), University of Wollongong Australia.

Session 4: January 31, 2024, 1.30 PM – 2.30 PM [IST]

Deep-sea Bottom Fisheries and the Protection of Seabed Ecosystems

By Dr. Richard Caddell, Reader in Marine and Environmental Law at Cardiff School of Law and Politics, Co-Director of the Centre for Environmental Law, and Policy.

Session 5: January 31, 2024, 3.30 PM – 5 PM [IST]

Fishing Activities and International Trade Law with Special Reference to WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, 2022

By Professor James J Nedumpara, Professor and Head, Centre for Trade and Investment Law, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade.

Session 6: February 1, 2024, 1.30 PM – 2.30 PM [IST]

Labour Standards on Fishing Vessels

By Dr. Penelope J Ridings, Member, International Law Commission.

Session 7: February 1, 2024, 3 PM – 4.30 PM [IST]

Regime for Resolution of EEZ Fisheries Disputes under UNCLOS

By Professor Dr Valentin Schatz, Junior Professor of Public Law and European Law, Leuphana University of Luneburg.

Session 8: February 2, 2024, 3 PM – 4.30 PM [IST]

The State Responsibility on IUU Fishing with special reference to the 2015 ITLOS Advisory Opinion on IUU fishing

By Dr. Mohit Gupta, Assistant Professor, Gujarat Maritime University.

Session 9: February 2, 2024, 5 PM – 6.30 PM [IST]

Reasons behind Oceanic Dead Zones in the Indian Ocean and its Impact on the Global Environment

By Dr. Abhay Singh, Assistant Professor, Gujarat Maritime University.

Session 10: February 3, 2024, 3 PM – 4 PM [IST]

Role of Non-State Actors in Fisheries Law Enforcement at Sea

By Captain Siddharth Chakravarty, PhD Researcher at Queen Mary University of London. Formerly associated with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.

Prof. (Dr) S Shanthakumar, Provost, Gujarat Maritime University, will be the Patron of the event.

Dr. Mohit Gupta, Assistant Professor, Gujarat Maritime University, will be serving as the Convener and Arundathi MS, Teaching and Research Associate, Gujarat Maritime University, will be serving as the co-convener.

• Dates of the Event: January 29 – February 3, 2024.

• Mode: Online

• Platform: Cisco Webex

• Fees: INR 1180/-

•  Links for Registration:

  Indian Participants, click here.

  Foreign Participants, click here.

  For Fee Payment Link for Indian Participants, click here.

Participants will be provided with a Certificate of Participation.

Website Link: https://gmu.edu.in/event/5th-gmu-academy-on-international-fisheries-law-2024/

For any query contact: maritimelawcourse@gmu.edu.in or +91 9447522543