ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF LEGAL STUDIES
One of the oldest law schools in India, the School of Legal Studies (SLS) was established in
1962 as a part of Kerala University, offering postgraduate courses and research in law under
the leadership and guidance of the late Prof. (Dr.) A T Markose, an internationally acclaimed
jurist and academician. The Law School joined the folds of the University of Cochin in 1971,
which was later reorganized and renamed as Cochin University of Science and Technology in
1986 for the promotion of graduate, post graduate studies and advanced research in various
fields.
ABOUT ICAR-CIFT
The ICAR – Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT), set up in 1957, is the
only national centre in the country where research in all disciplines relating to fishing and fish
processing is undertaken. The institute started functioning at Cochin in 1957. Research centres
function at Veraval (Gujarat), Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) and Mumbai (Maharashtra).
ICAR-CIFT is mandated to conduct basic and strategic research in fishing and processing;
design and development of energy-efficient fishing systems for responsible fishing and
sustainable management; develop implements and machinery for fishing and fish processing;
and engage in human resource development through training, education and extension.
ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
In the wake of the International Maritime Organization’s commitment and long history of
protecting the marine environment from the impact of shipping, the theme for World Maritime
Day 2023 has been selected as ‘MARPOL at 50-Our Commitment Goes On’. In harmony with
these initiatives, the School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology
(CUSAT) and the Cochin University Maritime Club, in collaboration with ICAR – Central
Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT), Kochi and Society of Fisheries Technologists
(India)[SOFTI], Kochi is organising a two-day International Maritime Conference –
“International Maritime Conference on Marine Conservation & Sustainability: Celebrating 50
Years of MARPOL,” on 19 and 20 October 2023 in Hybrid mode. The conference aims to
bring together scholars, researchers, academicians, policymakers, industry professionals, and
students from a diverse range of disciplines to deliberate on pressing issues related to marine
conservation and sustainability in the context of MARPOL’s 50th anniversary. This
interdisciplinary conference is a dynamic platform for scholars, researchers, policymakers,
industry professionals, and students to convene and engage in thoughtful discourse.
WHO MAY ATTEND THE CONFERENCE?
This conference is open to all students, researchers and academicians from the disciplines of
law, marine sciences, fisheries and any discipline related to the theme of the conference.
THE CONFERENCE INVITES PAPER PRESENTATION ON THE FOLLOWING THEMES
The conference is an attempt to explore the environmental, socio-economic, legal and trade
concerns in the light of various disciplines overlapping with the central theme of the
conference under discussion and would inter alia explore topics identified as themes below:
- MARPOL: Achievements, Challenges, and Future Prospects
- Law of the Seas and Evolving Jurisprudence
- Legal and Regulatory Framework for Marine Conservation
- Ocean Governance and International Cooperation
- Innovations in Green Shipping and Technological Advancements, Green Financing
- Climate Change and Maritime Adaptation
- Marine Fisheries
- Sustainable Innovations in Marine Fishery Technology
- Environmental Conservation, Ecosystem Preservation and Biodiversity Protection
- Marine Pollution and Waste Management
- Blue Economy and Sustainable Development
- Maritime Trade and Sustainability
- Cross-Disciplinary Approaches to Marine Conservation
- Greenwashing in Maritime Trade
- Sustainable Energy Sources and Marine Conservation
NB: The themes given above may be considered only indicative and not exhaustive. Papers
submissions are not limited to the broad themes mentioned above.
SUBMISSIONS – DETAILS AND GUIDELINES
Participants can register for the conference for Paper Presentation. Submission is accepted for
Papers (3000 – 6000 words, exclusive of footnotes).
Guidelines:
Ø Abstracts not more than 400 words (excluding keywords) on the above-mentioned themes
are invited to be submitted as Word (.doc/.docx) documents containing the name, Email
address, contact information and designation of the author(s).
Ø There shall be a maximum of only two Authors for each paper, and all participants are
permitted to enjoin as co-authors to a maximum of one paper only.
Ø Potential contributors are required to adhere to a uniform mode of citation (Bluebook 21st
Edition).
Ø Plagiarised works will not be encouraged or accepted. We expect all submissions to be
original and properly cited.
Ø All Abstracts are to be uploaded to the link: https://forms.gle/kJWqNQo841FQCsR76
on or before 22nd September 2023.
Ø Authors may be expected to revise their abstracts and full paper submissions based on
reviews and comments received from the organising team.
Ø The Full Paper has to be submitted to the link: https://forms.gle/uA35drj8KttM8Avy5
on or before 05th October 2023.
*After peer review, only shortlisted papers will be published in the form of a book with
ISBN. Additionally, outstanding papers will be awarded separately
IMPORTANT DATES
FOR PAPER PRESENTATION: 01st OCTOBER 2023
FOR PARTICIPATION: 17th OCTOBER 2023
LAST DATE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION: 22nd SEPTEMBER 2023
INTIMATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF ABSTRACT: Acceptance will be intimated within two days of submission.
LAST DATE FOR FULL PAPER SUBMISSION: 05th OCTOBER 2023
DATES OF THE CONFERENCE 19-20 OCTOBER 2023
FOR MORE DETAILS REFER BROCHURE
