Hot Pursuit with Dr Michael Underdown – JCU Law Seminar Series

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Join us for a deep dive into the world of maritime law with Dr. Michael Underdown as he recounts the dramatic pursuit of two illegal fishing vessels from Australia's sub-Antarctic waters to the edge of South Africa. This high-stakes chase, known in Law of the Sea terms as "hot pursuit," showcases how international law allows coastal states to enforce their laws far beyond their borders. Don't miss this engaging seminar where law meets real-world action on the high seas - perfect for legal professionals, students and anyone fascinated by the intersection of law and adventure!

Dr Michael Underdown FRSSA is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at Cairns Institute, James Cook University, Cairns. He is also a Professor at the Global Humanistic University in Curacao/Anguilla, DBA Advisor at KMU Akademie, Linz/Middlesex University, London and Visiting professor at Jilin University and Northeast Normal University in Changchun, China. Dr Underdown studied Law and Oriental Studies in Australia, Belgium, Portugal and Germany and, in addition to academic appointments in Australia, New Zealand and South Korea, has held research fellowships in the Soviet Union, United Kingdom, China and South Korea. He has ongoing research interests in law, history, philosophy, linguistics and management. He is admitted to the High Courts of Australia and New Zealand and has practised as both a solicitor and barrister, specialising in maritime law, port law and fisheries law, and was a Special Counsel at Clayton Utz. Michael is a member of maritime arbitration panels in China and Malaysia and has headed a multilateral trade facilitation project for UNDP.