The 16th Annual "European Maritime Law Organisation" (EMLO) conference is to be held on 21 & 22 October.

The European Maritime Law Organisation was established to provide a neutral and independent forum for debate and research on issues of interest to those concerned with EU maritime affairs. The independent body holds conferences and seminars on all aspects of EU maritime law, ranging from competition and trade to safety and the environment.

The conference is to be held in Ireland for the first time his is the first time. Speakers from the European Commission (DG Move and DG Climate), the Chairman of the US Federal Maritime Commission will be at the conference as well as representatives from the Irish High Court and maritime lawyers from across Europe.

For details of the event an to register, please contact Julie McGourian on [email protected] or Tel: (01) 649 2000