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Assessing New Technologies with Maritime Security and Legal Frameworks

The International Law Journal Annual Symposium: Under the Law of the Seas Navigating the Depths of UNCLOS & Maritime Law


Fordham Law School
Costantino Room, Second Floor
150 West 62nd St
New York, NY

Blank Rome of counsel Alan M. Weigel will serve as a panelist at The International Law Journal Annual Symposium: Under the Law of the Seas Navigating the Depths of UNCLOS & Maritime Law, being held at Fordham Law School in New York, New York, on Friday, February 23, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:20 p.m., with a lunch reception to follow.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

This program offers a deep dive into the world of maritime attachment and arrests, key mechanisms in maritime law enforcement. It brings together leading legal practitioners and scholars to discuss the intricacies and implications of these legal actions in the maritime industry. Speakers will explore the procedures, international legal frameworks, and practical challenges associated with the attachment and arrest of vessels. Panelists will also examine case studies highlighting the impact of these actions on maritime commerce and dispute resolution.

Alan’s session, “Assessing New Technologies with Maritime Security and Legal Frameworks,” will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

Panelists:

  • Moderator: Dr. Stephen Girvin, Director of Centre for Maritime Law, National University of Singapore
  • Dr. William Moore, Senior Vice President & Global Loss Prevention Director, The American Club; Manager, Shipowners Claims Bureau, Inc.
  • Alan M. Weigel, Of Counsel, Blank Rome LLP
  • George Tsimis, Director, GJT Marine Consultants LLC

Other sessions include:

  • Maritime Pollution
  • Anchoring Justice: Maritime Attachment and Arrests

For more information, please visit the event webpage.