International Maritime Law Institute

The IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) was established in 1988 under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization, a specialised agency of the United Nations. Its mission is to training of specialists in maritime law The Institute is currently headquartered in Malta, on the campus of the University of Malta.

IMLI was established in 1988 under an Agreement concluded between IMO and the Government of Malta. It commenced its first academic year in October 1989. Its campus is at the University of Malta.

The Institute offers academic course designed to cover the whole spectrum of international maritime law, including international law, law of the sea, shipping law, marine environmental law, and legislation drafting. Training at the Institute concentrates on three areas:

The duration of the course is one academic year and successful students are awarded a master's degree (LLM) in International Maritime Law.

More recently the Institute offers other Programmes of Study, ranging from the Doctor of Philosophy in International Maritime Law to an Advanced Diploma for non-lawyers who wish to understand the major features of international maritime law.

IMLI offers three programmes – LL.M., Ph.D. and Advanced Diploma – and a wide number of short, modular courses.

MASTER OF LAWS (LL.M.) IN INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW

The Master of Laws (LL.M.) Programme in International Maritime Law is held over one academic year, beginning in September and running until May of the following year. It covers all areas of shipping law, the law of the sea, marine environmental law, maritime security law as well as legislative drafting. Participants are given special training in the techniques of implementation of international maritime conventions and regulations into domestic legislation. The Programme is delivered entirely in English. Since the setting up of the Institute 20 years ago, 464 lawyers from 112 States have graduated from the Institute’s LL.M. Programme. Graduates are instrumental in advising their Governments on the need for new or revised laws and regulations in maritime affairs and on their implementation. A high number of IMLI’s alumni occupy senior positions in Governments and shipping companies.

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