Our recent visit to India was not only about connecting with industry leaders, but also about deep-diving into critical legal and dispute resolution topics at the SCMA Seminars!

Mumbai Seminar Highlights
Guest of Honour: Cheong Ming Foong, Consul-General of Singapore in Mumbai, shared his perspectives on strengthening collaboration between India and Singapore.
An Introduction to Maritime Singapore: Bhavani S. (Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)) provided an overview of Singapore’s maritime ecosystem.
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution: Insights from Bernice Yeoh, Murali Pany and Rafizah Gaffoor (JTJB LLP).
Maritime Arbitration: Haireez Jufferie, Sivah C (LVM Law Chambers LLC) examined cost, time, and procedural considerations.
Sanctions in Shipping: Karnan Thirupathy (Kennedys).
International Mediation Growth: Antony Lee (SIMC) emphasised how mediation is entering a golden era for trade disputes.

These discussions reinforced the need for efficient, cost-effective dispute resolution mechanisms in the maritime industry. A huge thanks to all speakers and supporting organisations, Indian National Shipowners' Association (INSA), ICS Madras Branch (Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers), ICS Mumbai branch (Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers)!