The Maritime Law Podcast
Episodes
Law and Practice of Ship Arrests in Russia - Bulat Karimov
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Bulat Karimov, Research Associate at the Centre for Maritime Law at the National University of Singapore, Head of t...
Understanding Ship Sale Transactions - Will Chetwood
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Will Chetwood is a highly respected Senior Shipping Counsel with over 40 years of experience in the maritime legal sector. Recognized by The Legal 50...
Changing the Course: Engineer to Surveyor - Dorcas Jonah
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to Dorcas Jonah from Nigeria, who is a qualified Marine Engineer and Surveyor. She is also an advocate for women in the indus...
Journey to being a Marine Engineer - Sabelo Hadebe
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we speak to a returning guest, Sabelo Hadebe who speaks to us a qualified Marine Engineer.The episode touches on the process of prepar...
Shipping Casualties: The role of a South African Lawyer - Lana Stockton
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Lana Stockton, a Partner at Bowmans Law based in Cape Town, in their Shipping and Logistics department. Lana speaks to us about the r...
The importance of the Oceans Economy - Odwa Mtati
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to the CEO of the South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI), Mr. Odwa Mtati about the development of the Oceans ...
Maritime Law Practice in India - Hari Narayan
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to Hari Narayan, a Partner and Maritime Lawyer at United Maritime Law Chambers in India. Hari speaks to us about the practic...
Navigating the complexities of the Maritime Industry - Monica Kohli
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Monica Kohli who is a Senior Lawyer at Gard P&I speaks to us about her legal journey in the maritime industry. The conversation f...
The Regulation of Competition in the Shipping Industry - Palesa Mpe
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we speak to Palesa Mpe, a Senior Associate at Fasken in their Competition team based in Johannesburg. Palesa gives us a brief int...
Maritime Arbitration: London vs Singapore - Wole Olufunwa
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to Wole Olufunwa, a Partner at Wikborg Rein in Singapore. Wole takes us through the arbitration process in the maritime indus...
Ship Arrests: The South African Law Perspective - Gavin Fitzmaurice
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Gavin Fitzmaurice who is a Partner in the Shipping Law department at Webber Wentzel in Cape Town about the South African la...
Sanctions Regulations in the Shipping Industry: Akshay Misra
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat with Akshay Misra, a Managing Associate at Pennington Manches Cooper LLP on sanctions regulations in the shipping industry and...
The Seafarers’ Perspective: In conversation with Thembela Taboshe (Master Mariner)
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In commemorating International Women’s Day, Thembela speaks about her experience and journey in the Maritime industry as a woman. She is frank and o...
The Seafarers’ Perspective: In conversation with Lineo Monoana (Third Officer)
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lineo speaks to us about her journey from on board a ship, to being a Nautical Superintendent, and back to sea as a 3rd Officer. She ...
The Seafarers’ Perspective: Capt. Sabelo Mdlalose (Harbour Master).
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with Capt. Mdlalose, the Harbour Master at the Port of Durban about his career journey, what it is he does, and laws regulating his in...
The Seafarers’ Perspective: In conversation with Sabelo Hadebe, a Marine Engineering Cadet.
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the world of shipping from a Marine Engineering Cadet’s perspective. We talk about the journey to qualification, the chal...
What about sanctions regulations?
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss what are sanctions, how do they work, and how to avoid being in violation of them.
Understanding the concept of Marine Insurance.
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Prof Portia takes us through the concept of Marine Insurance and explains what it is, its purpose, as well as various branches of Mari...
Next Level Multimodal Transportation
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sharon and Prof. Portia discuss what is Multimodal Transportation and also look at the recent developments in the Maritime and Aviation sectors and ho...
Autonomous ships
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the introduction of Autonomous Ships in the Maritime industry.
Ballast Water Management: A textbook
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we announce an exciting project the Professor and I, together with other leading Maritime experts have been busy with; we are contribu...
The importance of the presentation of the Bill of Lading when taking delivery.
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the case of Primesite Outdoor Advertising (Pty) Ltd v Salviati & Santori (Pty) Ltd 1999 (1) SA 868 (W) in which we highligh...
COVID-19 and Marine Insurance
30 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss two scenarios: 1. Whether Marine insurance companies will cover any losses sustained by their customers as a result of COVI...
The objective of our Maritime Law Podcasts
26 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof Ndlovu and Sharon share with the listeners the objective of this project and what exactly listeners can expect to benefit from t...