In a significant stride toward advancing international legal collaboration, the Regional Centre for Maritime Studies (RCMS) welcomed Mr. Johannes Krusemark-Camin, Managing Director of the Max Planck Foundation for International Peace and the Rule of Law, on 11 July 2025.

Mr. Krusemark-Camin’s visit was marked by a series of constructive discussions focused on future collaboration between the two institutions. The dialogue emphasised the importance of academic partnerships in maritime law, a field of growing relevance amid evolving global ocean governance frameworks. Both parties explored opportunities for joint legal training and capacity-building initiatives tailored to the Indo-Pacific region.

Following the discussions, Mr. Krusemark-Camin toured RCMS’s facilities, gaining insight into the Centre’s current training programmes, upcoming initiatives, and strategic objectives. The visit provided a platform to showcase RCMS’s commitment to excellence in maritime education and its role in shaping regional legal discourse.

This visit marks a pivotal moment in RCMS’s efforts to expand its international footprint. The engagement with the Max Planck Foundation—renowned for its work in promoting peace and the rule of law—signals a promising future for joint academic initiatives, particularly in areas of international maritime law and legal capacity development.

As global maritime challenges intensify, partnerships like these are essential to fostering legal resilience and regional cooperation. The RCMS-Max Planck dialogue sets the stage for impactful collaboration that could shape the future of maritime governance in the Indian Ocean and beyond.