MLAANZ is a not-for-profit association, comprising over 500 members from Australia, New Zealand and several other countries. Its members include representatives of major exporters, shipping companies, port operators, ship, cargo and liability insurers, lawyers, judges, academics and government and defence agencies. The Association's objectives include: supporting and advancing reforms in maritime law and its administration, facilitating the unification and harmonization of maritime and commercial law internationally, and of maritime customs, usages and practices, facilitating justice in the maritime sector, and furnishing a forum for the discussion and consideration of issues affecting participants in the maritime sector. For more information, please go to About.
IMLAM SPONSORSHIPMLAANZ sponsored the Sarah Derrington Encouragement Award at last year's International Maritime Law Arbitration Moot (IMLAM) – the recipient of the award was Universitas Airlangga.
Richard cooper memorial lectureUQ Law and the Federal Court of Australia have expressed their appreciation to all who recently attended the insightful Richard Cooper Memorial Lecture. For further information, the paper and photographs, please access here.
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FRANK TURNER PASSINGDear Members
It is with sadness that we inform MLAANZ members of the passing of Frank Turner on 17 January, aged 73. Frank was a former long-standing member of the association and former president of the Queensland chapter, and we are sure he will be fondly remembered by many members. Frank's family have announced a Celebration of Life of Frank will be held on Friday 29 January 2021 at St Lucia Golf Course, Carawa Street, St Lucia, Queensland. The service will commence at 2pm, followed by drinks and the opportunity to tell your favourite story of Frank. For catering purposes and to comply with the COVID restrictions, anyone wishing to attend please RSVP to the E-mail address frankturnermemoriam@gmail.com. Please also feel free to send to frankturnermemoriam@gmail.com any suitable photos or stories of Frank. All will be greatly appreciated. The family have respectfully requested no flowers please. If desired, details of where a charitable donation can be made in memory of Frank can be provided. MLAANZ executive |
MLAANZ LETTER TO AG ON JUDICIAL SALESHere are the contents of a Communique dated September 1, 2020 received from the Comité Maritime International.
AUSTRALIAN COASTAL TRADING REFORM FOR CARGO VESSELScall for submissions to journal |
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