Episode 2: Icebergs and Acronyms

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The Shipping Lawyer

Alison Cusack

11 episodes

2 days ago

The Shipping Lawyer Podcast is here to make maritime law make sense. I’m a practicing shipping lawyer, and each episode breaks down the concepts, clauses, and commercial realities that shape this industry — from contracts and claims to charter partie and carriage. Whether you're new to shipping, building your confidence, or just need a refresher, you'll find clear, practical explanations you can actually use. Most episodes are short and focused — built to fit into your workday. And when something major hits the headlines, I’ll occasionally drop a special edition. Welcome aboard!

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Episode 2: Icebergs and Acronyms

The Shipping Lawyer

18 minutes 45 seconds

1 year ago

Episode 2: Icebergs and Acronyms

Welcome to Episode 2 where we talk about the impact of one iceberg on the international legal framework known as shipping and maritime law. The RMS Titantic was more impactful than a 20 year + debate over a door.

We discuss terminology and the industry's love of acronyms (e.g. SOLAS, COLREGS, MLC) and how public international law and private commercial law overlap and sometimes it matters (and sometimes it doesn't).

A shoutout to fellow podcasters Called to the Bar: International Law over Drinks hosted by Douglas Guilfoyle for all your public international law needs. (Also co-hosted by Dr Tamsin Phillipa Paige)

Strap on your life jackets and away we go!

Produced by: Janeway Communications