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
A Guide to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) & the International Labour Organization (ILO)
The shipping industry, responsible for transporting around 90% of the world’s goods, operates under a complex network of regulations designed to ensure safety, environmental protection, and fair labor practices. Two of the most prominent global organizations that govern the maritime sector are the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). Together, they set and enforce key regulations to ensure vessels are operating safely, humanely, and sustainably […]
Conflict – The impact on charterparties and issues for consideration
Risks of war and civil unrest impacting the shipping industry are nothing new, but today’s unstable political environment has recently brought these risks to the fore. In this publication, we discuss possible ways in which contractual parties can protect themselves against such risks in a maritime context. Download Conflict – The impact on charterparties and issues for consideration
Russia – Ukraine War: Impact on shipping
The current situation in Ukraine is fast moving. Dangerous sea areas and changes in the operational status of ports may occur at any time. Updates received from correspondents are published below. You are strongly advised to contact local agents for the latest advice should you have a vessel trading to Ukraine. Our team will report on new sanctions as they are rolled out. Please contact […]
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Odesa, 65014, Ukraine, 1A, Hretska St
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