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Day II of the CMI Rio 2026 Colloquium officially commenced with a landmark Opening Ceremony, gathering more than 400 participants and reaffirming the significance of this global maritime law forum.
For the first time since 1977, the CMI annual event returned to Rio de Janeiro π§π· β creating a unique platform for high-level discussions on current status and the future of maritime law.
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β’ Ann Fenech β President of CMI
β’ Luis Felipe Galante β President of the Brazilian Maritime Law Association
β’ Arsenio Dominguez β IMO Secretary-General
β’ Pedro Guerra β Cabinet Chief of the Vice Presidency of Brazil
β’ SΓlvio LuΓs dos Santos β Fleet Admiral, Brazilian Navy
The remarkable speakers, combined with the inspiring atmosphere of magnificent Rio de Janeiro, made this opening ceremony a truly memorable beginning to the Colloquium.
Bringing together maritime professionals, legal experts, institutions, and international organisations from around the world, CMI Rio 2026 continues to highlight the importance of global dialogue and cooperation in shaping the future of maritime law.