The International Institute of Humanitarian Law has a strong association with maritime law having sponsored, promoted the publication of the Sanremo Manual on International Law Applicable to Armed Conflicts at Sea. This text is globally recognised as a key reference book for naval practioners and others. 

The course will seek to examine and understand the legal regime affecting the planning and conduct of Naval Operations across the entire spectrum of conflict providing participants with an opportunity to assess whether legal and operational gaps in the law exist and, if so, what steps could be taken to remedy the situation. Participants will examine the following areas:

• Law of the Sea principles relevant to naval operations
• International law and the use of force
• Rules of Engagement in the maritime context
• Maritime claims and disputes
• Maritime Law Enforcement
• Anti-Piracy operations
• Drug Enforcement operations
• Terrorism and counter-proliferation issues
• Naval Warfare
• Peace operations in the maritime domain