What is EMLO?

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

Read more about EMLO here


Webinar Programme 2026

Navigating a Ship in Geopolitical Turbulence – a Greenlandic Perspective

April 22 at 3pm-4.30pm  ( 4pm-5.30pm CET)

Why it matters: Greenland is at the centre of global geopolitics, creating immediate legal uncertainty for shipowners, operators, insurers, and energy companies with Arctic interests.

 Who should attend: Shipping lawyers, in-house maritime counsel, P&I clubs, marine insurers, government bodies, and academics in international and maritime law.

Topics:

  • Greenland’s sovereign status, geography, and the recent interest in Greenland of the United States
  • The current geopolitical turbulence: NATO warships, the submarine incident, and the potential US hospital ship to Greenland
  • Navigation and jurisdiction rules in Greenlandic waters and how this works in practice
  • The legal status of the Northwest Passage and rights of free passage under UNCLOS
  • Mining and access to ports/facilities
  • Search and rescue challenges related to the growth of Arctic cruise ship traffic

 

To learn more and attend the webinar, register and receive the webinar link,  email enquiries@emlo.org. 


Membership

Membership of EMLO offers a series of benefits and comes in various categories.  We are a small not for profit organisation so we need your support; renewal reminders are sent out early January every year.

Find out about becoming a member