Author: Xian Jie Lee
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Posidonia 2026: Supporting the Next Generation of Maritime Professionals
Posidonia 2026: Supporting the Next Generation of Maritime Professionals Dr Melis Özdel recently attended Posidonia 2026, where she participated in discussions on youth engagement and the future of the maritime sector. During the event, she signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening international collaboration and creating greater opportunities for young people entering the industry.…
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Dr Melis Özdel Discusses the Regulation of Autonomous Shipping at the Blue Economy Student Forum
Dr Melis Özdel Discusses the Regulation of Autonomous Shipping at the Blue Economy Student Forum Dr Melis Özdel recently spoke at the Blue Economy Student Forum, discussing Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) and the policymaking behind it. This discussion coincided with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) adopting a new International Code of Safety for MASS…
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Dr Melis Özdel Examines the Evolving Role of the CMI’s Working Group in Regulating Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships
Dr Melis Özdel Examines the Evolving Role of the CMI’s Working Group in Regulating Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships Dr Melis Özdel has written a chapter for the forthcoming book “Regulating Unmanned Vessels“, which is currently in press. Chapter Summary: The chapter examines the evolving role of the Comité Maritime International (CMI)’s International Working Group on MASS, focusing…
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Autonomous Shipping (2) – Public International Law Aspects
A half-day conference organised by UCL Autonomous Shipping Project with The Institute of International Shipping and Trade Law, Swansea About the conference: Last October UCL and Swansea’s Institute of International Shipping and Trade Law (IISTL) co-hosted an in-person event on the civil and commercial law aspects of autonomous shipping. On 6 April (Wednesday) we will…
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Autonomous Shipping – Liability and Contractual Issues
A half-day conference organised by UCL Autonomous Shipping Project with The Institute of International Shipping and Trade Law Swansea About the conference: The autonomous shipping revolution is beginning. Although autonomous merchant vessels are currently experimental, it is likely that they will be entering commercial service in the near future. While many of the familiar rules…