4th International Maritime Conference On AI, Sustainability and Emerging Challenges in Maritime Law by CUSAT, Kochi (Submit by Sep 18)

About the School

One of the oldest law schools in India, the  School of Legal  Studies (SLS), Cochin University of Science and Technology, distinguishes itself as a premier legal institution offering diverse learning and research opportunities in various fields of law. Over the decades since its inception, the Law School has blossomed into one of the top institutions among law schools engaged in teaching and research in India, with it being ranked #13 in the NIRF ranking 2025.

About the Conference

The International Maritime Conference on AI, Sustainability and Emerging Challenges in Maritime Law – 2025 is the 4^th chapter of its maritime conference series aimed at exploring how contemporary legal systems can adapt to new realities, emerging technologies, and evolving sustainability goals while balancing economic prospects with global responsibilities The conference will be held on 9^th and 10^th of October 2025 at School of Legal Studies, Kochi.

Theme & Sub Themes

“AI, Sustainability, and Emerging Challenges in Maritime  Law”

Sub Themes

• Autonomous vessels and maritime autonomy: Risks and  legal response
• Maritime cyber security and digital Infrastructure
• Environmental regulation and operational impact of MARPOL
• Piracy, Maritime Terrorism and Armed Robbery: Law Enforcement at Sea.
• Vessel Abandonment and Legal Implications.
• Maritime Insurance and liability in a changing risk environment.
• Dispute Resolution and Maritime Arbitration: Trends and Challenges.
• Port state control and challenges.
• Fisheries management and compacting unregulated practices.
• Maritime labour rights and welfare in a globalised economy.
• Law on Collisions
• Impact of AI in the Maritime Sector
• Climate change and Shipping

(Note: Themes are not exhaustive, any topic related to main theme of the conference is also accepted)

Eligibility

students, scholars, practitioners, academicians and researchers

Submission Guidelines

• Format: Word, doc, or docx.
• Word Limit: 6000 Words (inclusive of footnotes)
• Abstract 250 Words
• Authorship: Maximum of One Co-Author
• Styles: Times New Roman, 12pt for body, 14pt for Headings and 10pt for footnotes, Line Spacing: 1.5, Margin: 1” on all sides.
• Acknowledgement of sources is mandatory.
• Plagiarism & AI: subject to a maximum limit of 5%

Publication : *After peer review, only shortlisted papers will be published in the form of a book with ISBN.

Submission and Registration

All Submissions (Abstract and Full Manuscript) shall be mailed to slsimc2025@gmail.com

For Registration (After Abstract Acceptance), follow the below link.

Click Here to Register.

Fee Details

• For Indian Authors – INR. 650
• For International Authors – INR. 1000
• Participation Only (India) – INR. 300
• Participation Only (International) – INR. 500

Payment Details

A/c Holder Name : DEPT. DEVELOPMENT/THE DIRECTOR,SLS

A/c Number: 57014606912

IFSC CODE:  SBIN0070235

Bank: State Bank of India

Branch: CUSAT Branch

Important Dates

• Abstract Submission: 18 September 2025
• Abstract Acceptance Intimation: 19 September 2025
• Registration: On or Before 22 September 2025, 11.59 PM
• Full Paper Submission: 28 September 2025
• Conference Date 9^th -10th October 2025

Contact Info

Email address: Slsimc2025@gmail.com.

• Abhishek Rajan: Ph. +91 755 998 0841
• Anoop Chandran S: Ph. +91 7306181393
• Alen J Cheruvil: Ph. +91 94463 82736
• Akhila Hussain Z: Ph. +91 6282090326

The brochure is here.