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The IMO International Maritime Law Institute Official Electronic Newsletter (Vol. 6 , Issue No. 22) 20 January 2008
IMO INVITES GOVERNMENTS TO NOMINATE CANDIDATES FOR IMLI’S 21st LL.M. PROGRAMME
On 7 January 2009 IMO circulated to all its Member States Circular Letter No. 2925 announcing IMLI’s 21st LL.M. Programme which is scheduled to commence on 9 September 2009.
The Letter (reproduced below) recalls that ‘Designed as an intensive and specialized postgraduate programme for graduates in law, the programme includes an introduction to shipping, intensive education in maritime law and training in the drafting of maritime legislation. It has been recognized as a most effective way to assist developing countries in training their own nationals who would subsequently constitute the initial nucleus of a well-established capability in maritime law and in the drafting of maritime legislation, which is of paramount importance for the protection of the marine environment and the safe operation and development of the shipping and port industries.’
Participation in the programme is offered on the widest possible geographical basis, but the number of admissions is limited due to the intensive nature of the programme. Accordingly, should nominations be made for two or more candidates from one country, it would be appreciated if a priority order could be indicated. Fifty per cent of admissions are reserved for suitably qualified women candidates.
For the timely selection and notification of candidates, it is essential that the nomination form, application form and scholarship form, where applicable, reach the Institute by 27 February 2009. For any inquiries please contact the Institute at admissions@imli.org.
The application package for government-nominated and self-financed candidates including information about the Institute, admissions and application forms can be downloaded by accessing our website www.imli.org.
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INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION
4 ALBERT EMBANKMENT
LONDON SE1 7SR
Telephone: 020 7735 7611
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IMO
Ref. TCD/2009/01 Circular letter No.2925
7 January 2009
To: All IMO Member States
Subject: 21st LL.M. Programme at the International Maritime Law Institute, Malta
9 September 2009 to May 2010
1 The Secretary-General is pleased to announce that the 21st LL.M. Programme will be held at the International at the International Maritime Law Institute in Malta from 9 September 2009.
2 Designed as an intensive and specialized postgraduate programme for graduates in law, the programme includes an introduction to shipping, intensive education in maritime law and training in the drafting of maritime legislation. It has been recognized as a most effective way to assist developing countries in training their own nationals who would subsequently constitute the initial nucleus of a well‑established capability in maritime law and in the drafting of maritime legislation, which is of paramount importance for the protection of the marine environment and the safe operation and development of the shipping and port industries.
3 The Institute was established in Malta under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization with the generous provision of the premises and related facilities by the Government of Malta.
4 Detailed information on the programme syllabus and application procedures is attached in the “Application Package for Nominated Candidates for 2009‑2010”.
5 Nomination of candidates by the Government concerned should be made on the nomination form attached and all completed forms should be sent to IMLI directly. For the timely selection and notification of candidates, it is essential that the nomination form, application form and scholarship form, where applicable, reach the Institute by 27 February 2009. The selection of candidates will take place soon after that deadline and those selected will be informed accordingly by the Institute thereafter.
6 Participation is offered on the widest possible geographical basis, but the number of admissions is limited due to the intensive nature of the programme. Accordingly, should nominations be made for two or more candidates from one country, it would be appreciated if a priority order could be indicated. Fifty per cent of admissions are reserved for suitably qualified women candidates.
7 The programme fee is Euro €28,000 and the Nominating Authority is responsible for payment of the programme fees. Where a fellowship is confirmed to be available, the Nominating Authority remains responsible for the payment of the Additional Funding Component.
8 Where financial assistance is required, the application form should be accompanied by the payment of a scholarship application fee of €200 in the form of a bank draft and a duly completed Scholarship Application Form. This scholarship application fee is in addition to the application and processing fee of €50. The scholarship application fee covers all administration costs incurred in approaching potential sponsors and seeking scholarship funding for the candidates.
9 The Secretary-General wishes to take this opportunity once again to express appreciation to the Government of Malta for its support.
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The IMO International Maritime Law Institute Official Electronic Newsletter (Vol. 6 , Issue No. 21) 16 January 2008
PROFESSOR OF COMMERCIAL, TRANSPORT AND INSURANCE LAW OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA LECTURES AT IMLI
Recently, Prof. Dr. Marko Pavliha, Professor of Commercial, Transport and Insurance Law at the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Maritime Studies and Transportation, Former Minister of Transportation and Former Deputy Speaker of the Republic of Slovenia, delivered a course on the Law of Marine Insurance to the IMLI class of 2008/2009, in Malta. This is the tenth academic year that Prof. Pavliha delivers the course on the Law of Marine Insurance as one of the fundamental parts of the Shipping Law curriculum of IMLI’s LL.M. programme. The purpose of the course is to give the students an overview of marine insurance, its history, functioning of insurance markets and basic understanding of the main principles and concepts of marine insurance law, including also some basic analysis of the broadly used standard clauses of marine hull and machinery insurance and cargo insurance.
Prof. Dr. Marko Pavliha meeting students of IMLI class of 2008/2009 (from the left to right: Ms. Katja Pecek (Slovenia), Ms. Jana Rodica (Slovenia), Ms. Jennifer Pelosi (Switzerland), Ms. Alison Gili (Malta), Mr. Farouq Al-Bdour (Jordan))
In a short interview (reproduced below) he expressed his views with regard to his long experience as a visiting lecturer, the growth of the Institute and the factors that contributed to the latter.
Professor Pavliha, you have been delivering the course on the Law of Marine Insurance to the IMLI students for 10 years now. How do you find the experience?
It is a wonderful experience. I enjoy it every year as much as the first year, maybe even more. It is different when you start something new. I still remember my stage fear the first time I was addressing such a diverse class of students coming from different countries.
Having been around for 10 years now, I am strongly convinced that IMLI is a unique place. To me IMLI is the actual embodiment of the inter-cultural dialogue as it brings together different cultures, legal systems, languages and religions.
After all these years do you notice any changes or developments be it at institutional level and/or in the student body?
One may notice the incredible progress IMLI has made during these years in term of premises, facilities, library etc, which contribute to make life and studies for the students much easier and comfortable.
It would be unfair to compare different generations, but the truth is that, because of the globalization and development of the technology, especially internet, students are each year more demanding.
What in your opinion contributed to the lack of an international regime on Marine Insurance?
There have been several attempts to draft a model law on Marine Insurance or even an International Convention, but all of them have failed. The only logical conclusion is ‘do not fix it if it is working’ and the existing legal regime is actually working, although it is predominantly based on English Law.
IMLI celebrates this year its 20th anniversary; notably this year is marked by the largest and most diverse student body (37 students from 24 countries) and the remarkable increase of women participants. What in your opinion contributed to such a development?
It is the combination of various factors. IMLI’s reputation has grown tremendously world wide as a unique institute. As per the increased participation of women: the equality between men and women is a feature of today’s society. But, one must recognize that IMLI’s policy on reserving 50 per cent of its places to women participants has helped to such an increased participation. This policy is unique as unfortunately is not the case of most other educational institutions, not to mention other organizations, companies etc.
To conclude I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Professor Attard and IMLI’s staff for giving me the opportunity each year to come to Malta and lecture to such a prominent intellectual and international audience; or to express it with the words of a famous movie actor: “I’ll be back”.