Prof. Dr. Pınar Akan from Marmara University is honored as a 'Distinguished Speaker' at IMO IMLI, teaching container shipping in 2026.
THE GLOBAL SUCCESS OF TURKISH ACADEMIA
Prof. Dr. Pınar Akan, the Head of the Maritime Law Department at Marmara University Faculty of Law, is one of the most respected figures in the Turkish academic world on an international scale. She has been honored by the International Maritime Organization's International Maritime Law Institute (IMO IMLI), which is recognized as one of the most prestigious educational institutions in the field of maritime law.
Invited as a 'Distinguished Speaker' for the 2025-2026 Academic Year, Prof. Dr. Akan will present a comprehensive series of lectures titled 'Container Shipping: From Freight to Demurrage' to international students on March 2-3, 2026. By participating in this platform that trains the future leaders of the global maritime sector, Akan directly contributes to the development of international maritime law with her extensive knowledge.
'IMLI HAS A VERY SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART'
Expressing her feelings through social media, Prof. Dr. Pınar Akan stated that it has been a great honor and privilege to teach about container shipping at IMLI for many years:
'What an amazing experience, what wonderful hospitality. IMO IMLI will always have a very special place in my heart. I would like to thank my dear friend Norman Martinez and wonderful professors like Murat Sümer, Elda Belja, Rafael Prado, Ramat Jalloh, and Nour Nohra. Long live IMO IMLI!'
Prof. Dr. Pınar Akan's distinguished role at IMO IMLI once again highlights the visionary role of Turkish academics in global capacity building and the establishment of strong international networks.
Source: SeaNews Türkiye
