THE PRESIDENT PRESIDES OVER INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW INSTITUTE CEREMONY
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11/01/2001
| The President of Malta, H.E. Prof. Guido de Marco, | yesterday morning presided over the presentation of the Honorary Professorship of International Maritime Law on Prof. Francesco Berlingeri and an Honorary Doctorate in International Maritime Law on Rev. Prof. Peter Serracino Inglott. The ceremony took place in the Tapestry Chamber, at The Palace, in Valletta. |
| In a closing address, President de Marco referred | to Malta's contribution in international maritime law. The President spoke of the need for uniformity in shipping laws and in the insurance sector. He proposed the setting up of an international insurance authority to deal with shipping disasters. President de Marco said that these disasters cannot be redeemed without some form of international funding. |
| The distinguished guests at the ceremony included | the Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Eddie Fenech Adami, Ministers, the President Emeritus Dr Ugo Mifsud Bonnici, members of the Diplomatic Corps and of the Judiciary. |
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