Global Directory 2011
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IMO International Maritime Law Institute P. O. Box 31, Msida MSD 1000, Malta, Europe Tel. (356) 21 319 343 or 21 310 816 Visit the New Website IMLI IMO IMO Fax: (356) 21 343 092 www.imli.org Website: www.imli.org International Maritime Law Institute Email: [email protected] Over 20 Years in the Service of the Rule of International Maritime Law IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI GLOBAL DIRECTORY IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI IMLI H.E. Mr. Efthimios E. Mitropoulos (Secretary-General of IMO) and guests with the Class of 2008/2009 during the inauguration of IMLI’s 20th annual LL.M. programme H.E. Dr. Lawrence Gonzi (Prime Minister Dr. Rosalie Balkin (Director of IMO Legal Professor Frank L. Wiswall, Jr. (Vice President of Malta) with Professor David J. Attard Affairs and External Relations Division) with (Horis Causa) of the Comité Maritime (Director of IMLI), Professor Dr. Marko Pavliha Professor David J. Attard (Director of IMLI) International) lectures on “The Law of (Head of Law Department of the Faculty and the Class of 2007/2008 Marine Collision” of Maritime Studies and Transportation at University of Ljubljana), IMLI Faculty and the Class of 2010/2011 Donations to the Institute can be paid to: Professor David J. Attard (Director of IMLI) welcoming H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon (Secretary-General of the UN) during his visit to the Institute on 21 April 2009 HSBC BANK (Malta) plc 196/198 The Strand Gzira, Malta Account No.: 039-035241-451 Currency: Euro For more information on donations, please contact: The Director IMO International Maritime Law Institute Msida Heights, Tal Qroqq P. O. Box 31, Msida MSD 1000, Malta Visiting address: H.E. Mr. Efthimios E. Mitropoulos (Secretary-General of IMO) unveiling University of Malta Campus a plaque commemorating the visit of H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon (Secretary- General of the UN) to the Institute on 21 April 2009 Tal Qroqq, Msida Malta E-mail address: [email protected] or visit our website at: www.imli.org Professor David J. Attard (Director of IMLI), H.E. Mr. Efthimios E. Mitropoulos (Secretary-General of IMO), The Honourable Dr. Carmelo Mifsud Bonnici (Minister for Justice and Home Affairs) and Dr. Patricia Mallia (Head of Department of International Law, Faculty of Laws, University of Malta) during the official launching of the Second Volume of Essays in Honour of Professor David J. Attard entitled “Serving the Rule of International Maritime Law” Mr. Jonathan Pace (Senior Programme IMLI Staff Mr. Mans Jacobsson (Former Director of Officer of REMPEC) meeting the students of IOPC Funds) meeting IMLI students the Class of 2008/2009 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit our website at: Or write to: Published by the IMO International Maritime Law Institute for the period 2007/2011 www.imli.org The Director Editor: Ms. Elda Belja IMO International Maritime Law Institute E-mail addresses: Msida Heights, Tal Qroqq Email: [email protected] For general information: [email protected] P.O. Box 31, Msida MSD 1000, Malta For admissions: [email protected] The Editor would like to thank for their valuable contribution Professor David J. Attard, Visiting address: For publications: [email protected] Dr. Norman Martinez, Mr. Ruben Y. Maceda, Mr. Riyaz Hamza, Ms. Josephine Aquilina, University of Malta Campus Ms. Claudette Magro, Mrs. Jaclyn Sammut and Mr. Dylan Busuttil. Msida, Malta Message from H.E. Mr. Efthimios E. Mitropoulos Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization and Chairman of the Governing Board of IMLI “Today, IMLI remains a lasting and greatly valued testimony to the foresight, diligence and tenacity not only of its visionary founders, but also of the many others who have followed in their wake, and of its graduates, who are today such a strong foundation for the future development of international maritime law.” IMO is responsible for some 50 international treaties and strong foundation for the future development of international literally hundreds of other legal instruments, yet does not (with maritime law. one exception) have the power to ensure their effective implementation. Enforcement depends on States which, Recently, IMLI has drawn praise from the highest quarters, generally, have to incorporate IMO measures into their in Resolution A/Res/65/37 of the United Nations General domestic law. However, in the 1980s, many Governments in Assembly, on Oceans and the law of the sea, which was the developing world were having difficulty in this respect, adopted in December 2010. Not only did this formally due largely to a lack of appropriate legal expertise at the recognize the importance of IMLI’s work as a centre national level. This, understandably, became of great of education and training, but it also urged States, concern to IMO. intergovernmental organizations and financial institutions to make financial contributions to the Institute’s budget – a call It was to address this problem that IMLI – the IMO International which I hope will be heeded. Maritime Law Institute – was established. Its main purpose was, and remains, to train lawyers, principally from developing Given the environmental and economic problems the world countries, in private and public international maritime law. is currently facing, the significance of international shipping as The Institute was established in 1988 and started its first course a cost-effective and ‘green’ form of transport has never been in 1989. more marked. Shipping will support the global economy as it eventually recovers and will help to guarantee sustainable IMLI has a long and proud history. Over the years, it has prosperity in the future. IMLI graduates will, therefore, have produced a superlative body of expert and qualified maritime an important role to play in ensuring this vital industry is lawyers who are now, collectively, making a very positive effectively and fairly regulated. and valuable contribution in pursuance of the objectives espoused by IMO. Ministers of justice, attorneys general, chief As IMLI celebrates its 22nd anniversary in full-scale operation, I justices, ambassadors, chief executives and senior corporate should like to express my deep appreciation for the Institute’s managers can all be found among their number. successes as a whole and, to the Director and the dedicated teaching and administrative staff in particular, my thanks for Indeed, so reliable is the quality of IMLI’s end-product that it their contribution in imparting invaluable knowledge and is tempting to think of it as a kind of legal conveyor belt; but expertise for the benefit of students, their Governments and this would be to miss the point that studying at IMLI not only the maritime community at large. I wish them further success provides a first rate academic education but also produces in the coming years. well-rounded individuals. It is said that “a mind once stretched by a new idea never regains its original dimensions”. For more I should also like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the than 20 years, students have been leaving IMLI with broader many donors, supporters and benefactors who, down the minds, richer experiences and the best possible preparation years, have provided funding, in-kind support and expertise for the challenges of their future professional life. necessary for the Institute’s continuing operation. And, of course, none of the Institute’s achievements would have Today, IMLI remains a lasting and greatly valued testimony to been possible without the generous facilities provided by the foresight, diligence and tenacity not only of its visionary the host Government of Malta and the continued support of founders, but also of the many others who have followed Transport Malta. I offer them both my sincere thanks. in their wake, and of its graduates, who are today such a 1 Distinguished guests attending the Commemorative Seminar to celebrate IMLI’s 20th anniversary held at the IMO Headquarters in London on 5 May 2009 H.E. Mr. Efthimios E. Mitropoulos (Secretary-General of IMO) delivering the keynote address during the Commemorative Seminar to celebrate IMLI’s 20th anniversary held at the IMO Headquarters in London on 5 May 2009 H.E. Mr. Efthimios E. Mitropoulos (Secretary-General of IMO) with Professor David J. Attard (Director of IMLI), IMO officials, and diplomats from Asian and Pacific countries attending a briefing on the work of IMLI held at the IMO Headquarters in London Professor David J. Attard (Director of IMLI) delivering the welcoming address during the 2008 Graduation Ceremony 2 Introduction by Professor David J. Attard Director of IMLI “Our 557 graduates, hailing from 120 States, territories, and land areas form a unique global network serving the rule of international maritime law.” As the IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) – a small Diploma in International Maritime Law. This programme launched Institution with a global mission – prepares to celebrate its 22nd in 2005 is based on a credit system offering a large degree of year of successful operation, I am pleased to introduce the latest flexibility for candidates who may carry out their studies between edition of the IMLI Global Directory which is a reflection of our one and five academic years.