Call for Papers | IN LAW Magazine | NLSIU–CSL | Shipbuilding Contracts | NLSIU Bengaluru | Submit Abstract by November 10, 2026

Call for Papers | IN LAW Magazine | NLSIU–CSL | Shipbuilding Contracts | NLSIU Bengaluru | Submit Abstract by November 10, 2026

Call for Papers: In Law Magazine (Special Issue) by NLSIU–CSL on “Shipbuilding Contracts: Law, Management and Dispute Resolution” [Abstract Deadline: November 10, 2026]

The Centre for Environmental Law Education, Research and Advocacy (CEERA), National Law School of India University (NLSIU), in collaboration with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), has announced a Call for Papers for a Special Issue of the In Law Magazine on the theme“Shipbuilding Contracts: Law, Management and Dispute Resolution.”

This special issue seeks to bring together legal scholars, industry professionals, policymakers, researchers, academicians, and students to examine the complex legal, commercial, and regulatory dimensions of shipbuilding contracts from both academic and practical perspectives.

About In Law Magazine

In Law Magazine is a scholarly publication that provides a platform for discussions on evolving legal and policy issues. Previous editions have focused on subjects of contemporary significance, including Law and Technology and Urban Poor & the World. The upcoming special issue continues this tradition by encouraging interdisciplinary engagement between legal scholarship and industry practices in the maritime sector.

Theme

Shipbuilding Contracts: Law, Management and Dispute Resolution

Shipbuilding contracts represent a unique intersection of commercial law, contract management, engineering practices, international trade, dispute resolution, and maritime regulation. The special issue aims to explore these interconnected dimensions and contribute to the development of scholarship in shipbuilding law and policy.

Suggested Themes for Contribution

Authors may contribute on any topic falling within the broad theme, including but not limited to the following:

Contract Formation, Administration and Performance

• Drafting and negotiating shipbuilding contracts: commercial priorities and industry practices.
• Managing shipbuilding contracts in practice, including delays, variations, and cost escalation.
• Payment security and financial risk management through milestone payments, guarantees, and refund mechanisms.
• Technical specifications, sea trials, and vessel acceptance procedures.
• Managing contractual risks across shipbuilding supply chains through subcontracting and procurement mechanisms.
• Post-delivery contract management, including performance obligations, defect rectification, and warranty administration.

Legal Character, Comparative Law and Remedies

• Legal nature of shipbuilding contracts and the applicability of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930.
• Comparative analysis of civil law and common law approaches to shipbuilding contracts.
• Remedies for breach of shipbuilding contracts, including specific performance, damages, and indemnification.
• Warranties, defect liability, and product liability issues.
• Limitation of liability clauses and third-party claims.

Dispute Resolution, Rights and Intellectual Property

• Jurisdictional issues in shipbuilding disputes.
• Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Ownership, retention rights, and shipyard liens in incomplete vessels.
• Intellectual property rights concerning vessel designs, technical know-how, ownership, licensing, and technology transfer.

Risk, Sustainability and Reform

• Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) obligations in shipbuilding contracts.
• Force majeure and hardship clauses in response to unforeseen events.
• Termination of shipbuilding contracts and protection of work-in-progress.
• Comparative models and proposals towards the development of an Indian standard shipbuilding contract.

Submission Guidelines

The organizers invite original short articles on the theme.

Word Limit

• Articles should be between 1,500 and 2,000 words.

Nature of Submissions

Contributions may include:

• Legal research and doctrinal analysis.
• Public policy perspectives.
• Negotiation and contract management experiences.
• Comparative legal studies.
• Analysis of legal concepts and interpretations relating to shipbuilding contracts.

Citation and Formatting Requirements

• Citations must conform to The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (21st Edition).
• Each submission must include:
  • Title of the paper.
  • Relevant keywords.
• Font Requirements:
  • Main Text: Times New Roman, Size 12.
  • Footnotes: Times New Roman, Size 10.

Important Dates

Editorial Information

Editor

Prof. (Dr.) Sairam Bhat

• Director, CEERA
• Professor of Law, NLSIU

Editorial Team

• Adv. Prateek Kamath
• Adv. Gayathri Gireesh
• Ms. Simran Kaur
• Ms. Pehal Singhvi

Publication and Collaboration

The special issue is being published under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NLSIU and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL). The initiative seeks to foster collaboration between academia and industry by encouraging scholarship on the contractual, regulatory, commercial, and dispute-resolution aspects of shipbuilding law.

Website

For updates and publication-related information, interested authors may visit:

Website: www.ceerapub.nls.ac.in

Conclusion

As maritime trade, shipbuilding technology, sustainability obligations, and global commercial transactions continue to evolve, legal frameworks governing shipbuilding contracts are becoming increasingly significant. This special issue of In Law Magazine presents an excellent opportunity for academicians, researchers, legal practitioners, policymakers, industry experts, and students to contribute to a growing body of literature on shipbuilding law, contractual governance, risk allocation, and dispute resolution.

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