Conference Marking the 25th Anniversary of the Russian Merchant Shipping Code to Take Place at SPBILF 2024 with the Support of EPAM Law
On 28 June 2024, during the third day of the St Petersburg International Legal Forum (SPBILF 2024), a conference titled «The Russian Merchant Shipping Code as the Primary National Legal Instrument for Commercial Shipping» will be held.
EPAM Law is a co-organiser of the event, and lawyers from the firm will participate as speakers.
Conference Focus
The discussions will cover the practical experience and future prospects of applying the Russian Merchant Shipping Code, as well as the resolution of maritime disputes through arbitration, including the specifics of maritime arbitration in the Asia-Pacific region.
The conference will bring together representatives of the maritime industry, government authorities, and leading maritime universities.
Key Topics
- Overview of recent amendments to the Russian Merchant Shipping Code
- Practical aspects of applying the Code in today’s legal and commercial environment
- The Northern Sea Route as an LNG supply corridor to the Asia-Pacific region: regulatory challenges
- Salvage of sunken property: analysis of recent legislative changes
- The institution of general average and the role of average adjusters: status and revival prospects in Russia
- Resolving international maritime trade disputes in current conditions: in search of effective remedies
- The position of arbitration courts on the application of the Merchant Shipping Code in dispute resolution: current trends and future outlook
Speakers
- Ilya Nikiforov, Managing Partner, EPAM Law – Welcome Address
- Alexey Karchemov, Partner, Head of Maritime and Transport Law Practice, EPAM Law – Moderator of the session «The Russian Merchant Shipping Code: Current Status and Prospects»
