ABOUT THE CENTRE:

Centre for Maritime, Admiralty and Navigation laws (C-MAN, pronounced as “Seaman”) at Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, was established on 29th of July 2024 with  vision to strengthen the University’s endeavor in promoting research and discourse in the field of Shipping and Maritime laws.

C-MAN is aimed at creating a Centre of Excellence to further maritime research in the heart of a port city, Visakhapatnam. It will tap the true potential of Visakhapatnam, as the largest port on the Eastern Coast and as the Eastern Naval Command. This opens the gateway of opportunities for students to enhance their knowledge on admiralty, maritime and shipping laws.

The Centre will serve as a hub for research on maritime laws, identifying issues and innovating solutions for maritime activities, international trade, dispute resolution, environmental protection, and maritime security. As the demand for maritime trade is burgeoning, this Centre positions DSNLU at the forefront of maritime legal studies by contributing significantly to national and international discourse on the subject.

VISION AND MISSION:

The Centre aims to navigate the complexities of Maritime Law by fostering innovation, cooperation, and conflict resolution. Our mission is to advance maritime policy, protect the marine environment, promote safe and efficient shipping, and support economic growth and development.

OBJECTIVES:

• Creating Public Awareness and fostering Research, Education and Training in the domain of Maritime and Shipping laws
• Facilitating Networking and Collaboration with domestic and international experts of the Maritime industry
• Addressing the challenges posed by the contemporary Maritime issues, including security and safety, marine environment, piracy among others

RECENT EVENTS:

One Day Open House Discussion on the “Rights of Fishermen” | 31 August 2024

Organised by National Human Rights Commission, India, in collaboration with Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam, the programme was able to gather an audience of around 250 people including 50 fishermen and fisherwomen in attendance. The Acting Chairperson of NHRC, Smt. Vijaya Bharathi Sayani presided over the discussion. Smt. Bharathi was exemplary of an honest and diligent public officer, who utilised this opportune time to hear the grievances of the unheard and uncared for, that is the vulnerable community of fishermen.

CENTRE COMPOSITION (AY 2024-25):

Office Bearers:

• Student Convenor: Vineela Kottapalli – IV Year
• Student Joint Co-convenor: Katyayni Singh – IV Year
• Student Joint Co-convenor: Ankitha Varnika – IV Year

Student Members:

1. Rishi Raj – III Year
2. Siddhi Vinayak –III Year
3. Sumangala Bhargava– III Year
4. Kota Hema Chandra – III Year
5. Bhavesh Attri – II Year
6. Kashvi Som – II Year
7. Mallika Tangella – II Year
8. Akshat Aggarwal – II Year
9. Bhavya Adlakha – I Year