Black Sea Institute of Maritime and Trade law is an independent non-government organization that supports development of Maritime and Trade Law in the Black Sea region for the benefit of Black Sea countries
BLACK SEA INSTITUTE
OF MARITIME&TRADE LAW
ABOUT
OUR GOALS
DEVELOPMENT
of the legal culture of business communities in the Black Sea region for mutual prosperity and conducting of the fair business
REPRESENTING
the interests of members of the Institute in international projects aimed in developing a legal culture of doing business
SUPPORT
and holding events (online and offline) for the development of the legal culture of professionals in the shipping and international trade industries
MEMBERS
FOUNDER, NIKOLAI MELNYKOV
Nikolai is a partner at Black Sea law firm Interlegal, member of The Nautical Institute of Ukraine, Ukrainian Bar Association in Odessa Region, supporting member at London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA). From 2016 Nikolay is Ukrainian Maritime Arbitration Commission recommended arbitrator.
CHARTERED ARBITRATOR, RICHARD FAINT
Richard is a partner at Charter Wise, an expert in solving all sort of problems related to Shipping & Trading. Can also provide in- house training for staff. As an individual Richard also sits as an Arbitrator for GAFTA, FOSFA (and other trades) arbitrations and Maritime disputes - including disputes under LMAA terms, in London and Paris.
FOUNDER, ARTHUR NITSEVYCH
Arthur is a partner at Black Sea law firm Interlegal, supporting member at LMAA, IBA , The Nautical Institute of the United Kingdom, EMLO, SCMA, Member of the Nautical Institute of Ukraine. Chairman of the Maritime and Transport Law Committee of the Ukrainian Bar Association in Odessa Region
PUBLICATIONS
Navigating the Trump Effect: Container Shipping in Troubled Waters?
This article provides a high-level analysis of the possible range of outcomes carriers and shippers alike might expect over the coming months as the market tries to anticipate and adapt to US President Donald Trump’s trade and international relations policies, as well as summarise developments to date. Since President Donald Trump assumed office on 20 January 2025, he has initiated a blitz of executive orders […]
MTBS report, commissioned by IAPH, Calls for Significant Investments in Port Infrastructure for Developing Countries’ Energy Transitio
MTBS, commissioned by the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), has released a comprehensive report detailing the substantial infrastructure investments required for developing nations’ ports to achieve a fair and equitable energy transition. In summary, the report reached the following conclusions: MTBS explored the current state of port adaptation and decarbonization in regions such as Brazil, India, Indonesia, Kenya, and the Solomon Islands. These […]
Identity of physical Russian Shippers – Important Notice
That includes the name of the physical Russian cargo supplier who actually provided and loaded the cargo, whether direct onto Member’s vessel or via an STS operation. This is vital in order that Members are in a position to conduct complete sanctions checks and ensure that no sanctioned parties have been involved in the loading of the cargo/transport chain. The Club has seen occasions when […]
CONTACT DETAILS
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Odesa, 65014, Ukraine, 1A, Hretska St
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