2026-04-01
Haiwen Edward Liu Speaks at ICMA XXIII in Singapore on the Future of Maritime Disputes in the Digital Era
海问律师事务所欣然宣布，本所香港办公室合伙人刘洋律师受邀参加于2026年3月22日至27日在新加坡举行的第23届国际海事仲裁员大会，并于会上发表演讲。
Haiwen & Partners is pleased to announce that Edward Liu, Partner at the Hong Kong office, spoke at the 23rd International Congress of Maritime Arbitrators (ICMA XXIII), held in Singapore from 22 to 27 March 2026.
本届大会由新加坡海事仲裁院承办，汇聚来自全球的海事仲裁员、律师、学者及航运业界专家，共同探讨海事法与争议解决领域的前沿发展。此次盛会是ICMA时隔近二十年后再度回归新加坡。
Hosted by the Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA), ICMA XXIII convened leading maritime arbitrators, lawyers, academics, and shipping professionals from around the world to discuss cutting‑edge developments in maritime law and dispute resolution. The event marked ICMA’s return to Singapore after nearly two decades.
2026年3月26日，刘律师在有关租船合同议题的分会场发表题为《乘数智之浪：航运科技变革下的海事争议与香港海事仲裁的优势》的专题演讲。在演讲中，刘律师分析了人工智能、区块链、电子提单及船舶性能数据等新兴科技如何重塑英国法与香港法下的海事争议举证方式。他指出，科技的进步改变了证据的形式与来源，却并未撼动海事法的基本原则与法理核心。
On 26 March 2026, Mr. Liu spoke in a concurrent session concerning charterparty issues, delivering a presentation titled: “Navigating the Digital Wave: The Impact of Shipping Technology on Maritime Disputes and the Merits of Hong Kong Maritime Arbitration.” He discussed how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, electronic bills of lading, and vessel performance data are reshaping the evidentiary foundations of maritime disputes under English and Hong Kong law, while reaffirming that technology transforms the proof, not the principles, of maritime law.
结合英国《电子贸易文件法案》及香港依据联合国国际贸易法委员会《电子可转让记录示范法》完善数字贸易立法的最新进展，刘律师阐述了亚洲地区电子贸易法律框架的趋同趋势，并强调香港在海事仲裁领域的独特优势，包括以《联合国示范法》为蓝本的现代仲裁制度、司法机关一贯的仲裁支持立场，以及与中国内地之间的仲裁保全安排。
Drawing on the UK Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 and Hong Kong’s alignment with international digital trade standards under UNCITRAL’s MLETR, Mr. Liu highlighted the growing convergence in electronic trade frameworks across Asia and Hong Kong’s competitive advantages in maritime arbitration—its modern UNCITRAL‑based ordinance, supportive judiciary, and unique arrangement with Mainland of China for interim measures.
他还分享了关于在香港新设立的国际调解院及“调解—仲裁”混合机制发展的前景，指出此类机制有助于提升争议解决效率、维护商业合作关系。
He also discussed opportunities arising from the newly established International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong and the development of Med‑Arb hybrid mechanisms, which enhance efficiency and preserve commercial relationships in maritime disputes.
刘律师指出：“数智化正在改变的是海事法中的证据形式，而非其法律本质。香港凭借前瞻性的法律基础设施以及与中国内地的紧密联通，正成为科技驱动型海事争议解决的重要国际枢纽。”
“Digitalisation is transforming the evidence, not the essence, of maritime law,” Mr. Liu remarked. “Hong Kong’s forward‑looking legal infrastructure and unique connectivity with Mainland of China position it as a leading hub for technology‑driven maritime dispute resolution.”
自1972年创立以来，国际海事仲裁员大会被誉为全球海事仲裁领域最具影响力与权威性的盛会，被称为“海事仲裁界的奥林匹克”。大会每两至三年举办一届，为全球海事仲裁员、律师和航运专业人士搭建高端交流平台，以促进学术研究与行业创新。
Established in 1972, ICMA is the world’s most influential and prestigious event in the field of maritime arbitration, often hailed as the “Olympics of Maritime Arbitration”. Held every two to three years, it provides a premier platform for maritime arbitrators, lawyers, and shipping professionals worldwide to exchange views and shape the industry’s future.
参与本届国际海事仲裁员大会彰显了海问在航运法、国际仲裁及跨境监管等领域的领导力与持续投入。凭借深厚的行业积累、双语及普通法优势，以及在复杂跨境争议方面的丰富经验，海问长期为船东、租家、保赔协会及金融机构提供高价值的海事争议和交易法律服务。本所积极参与包括ICMA在内的国际法律论坛，充分体现出海问作为亚太地区海事争议解决与法治创新引领者的角色，不断推动数智时代下商事仲裁体系的现代化进程。
Haiwen’s participation at ICMA XXIII underscores the firm’s leadership and long‑standing commitment to advancing the development of maritime law, international arbitration, and cross‑border regulatory governance across the Asia‑Pacific region. Leveraging its deep sectoral knowledge, bilingual common‑law capabilities, and extensive experience in complex multi‑jurisdictional disputes, the firm continues to serve as a trusted adviser to shipowners, charterers, P&I clubs, and financial institutions on high‑value contentious and transactional maritime matters. Haiwen’s active engagement in global legal forums such as ICMA affirms its role as a regional thought leader driving the evolution of modern commercial dispute resolution in the digital age.
Haiwen Edward Liu Speaks at ICMA XXIII in Singapore on the Future of Maritime Disputes in the Digital Era
海问律师事务所欣然宣布，本所香港办公室合伙人刘洋律师受邀参加于2026年3月22日至27日在新加坡举行的第23届国际海事仲裁员大会，并于会上发表演讲。
Haiwen & Partners is pleased to announce that Edward Liu, Partner at the Hong Kong office, spoke at the 23rd International Congress of Maritime Arbitrators (ICMA XXIII), held in Singapore from 22 to 27 March 2026.
本届大会由新加坡海事仲裁院承办，汇聚来自全球的海事仲裁员、律师、学者及航运业界专家，共同探讨海事法与争议解决领域的前沿发展。此次盛会是ICMA时隔近二十年后再度回归新加坡。
Hosted by the Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA), ICMA XXIII convened leading maritime arbitrators, lawyers, academics, and shipping professionals from around the world to discuss cutting‑edge developments in maritime law and dispute resolution. The event marked ICMA’s return to Singapore after nearly two decades.
2026年3月26日，刘律师在有关租船合同议题的分会场发表题为《乘数智之浪：航运科技变革下的海事争议与香港海事仲裁的优势》的专题演讲。在演讲中，刘律师分析了人工智能、区块链、电子提单及船舶性能数据等新兴科技如何重塑英国法与香港法下的海事争议举证方式。他指出，科技的进步改变了证据的形式与来源，却并未撼动海事法的基本原则与法理核心。
On 26 March 2026, Mr. Liu spoke in a concurrent session concerning charterparty issues, delivering a presentation titled: “Navigating the Digital Wave: The Impact of Shipping Technology on Maritime Disputes and the Merits of Hong Kong Maritime Arbitration.” He discussed how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, electronic bills of lading, and vessel performance data are reshaping the evidentiary foundations of maritime disputes under English and Hong Kong law, while reaffirming that technology transforms the proof, not the principles, of maritime law.
结合英国《电子贸易文件法案》及香港依据联合国国际贸易法委员会《电子可转让记录示范法》完善数字贸易立法的最新进展，刘律师阐述了亚洲地区电子贸易法律框架的趋同趋势，并强调香港在海事仲裁领域的独特优势，包括以《联合国示范法》为蓝本的现代仲裁制度、司法机关一贯的仲裁支持立场，以及与中国内地之间的仲裁保全安排。
Drawing on the UK Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 and Hong Kong’s alignment with international digital trade standards under UNCITRAL’s MLETR, Mr. Liu highlighted the growing convergence in electronic trade frameworks across Asia and Hong Kong’s competitive advantages in maritime arbitration—its modern UNCITRAL‑based ordinance, supportive judiciary, and unique arrangement with Mainland of China for interim measures.
他还分享了关于在香港新设立的国际调解院及“调解—仲裁”混合机制发展的前景，指出此类机制有助于提升争议解决效率、维护商业合作关系。
He also discussed opportunities arising from the newly established International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong and the development of Med‑Arb hybrid mechanisms, which enhance efficiency and preserve commercial relationships in maritime disputes.
刘律师指出：“数智化正在改变的是海事法中的证据形式，而非其法律本质。香港凭借前瞻性的法律基础设施以及与中国内地的紧密联通，正成为科技驱动型海事争议解决的重要国际枢纽。”
“Digitalisation is transforming the evidence, not the essence, of maritime law,” Mr. Liu remarked. “Hong Kong’s forward‑looking legal infrastructure and unique connectivity with Mainland of China position it as a leading hub for technology‑driven maritime dispute resolution.”
自1972年创立以来，国际海事仲裁员大会被誉为全球海事仲裁领域最具影响力与权威性的盛会，被称为“海事仲裁界的奥林匹克”。大会每两至三年举办一届，为全球海事仲裁员、律师和航运专业人士搭建高端交流平台，以促进学术研究与行业创新。
Established in 1972, ICMA is the world’s most influential and prestigious event in the field of maritime arbitration, often hailed as the “Olympics of Maritime Arbitration”. Held every two to three years, it provides a premier platform for maritime arbitrators, lawyers, and shipping professionals worldwide to exchange views and shape the industry’s future.
参与本届国际海事仲裁员大会彰显了海问在航运法、国际仲裁及跨境监管等领域的领导力与持续投入。凭借深厚的行业积累、双语及普通法优势，以及在复杂跨境争议方面的丰富经验，海问长期为船东、租家、保赔协会及金融机构提供高价值的海事争议和交易法律服务。本所积极参与包括ICMA在内的国际法律论坛，充分体现出海问作为亚太地区海事争议解决与法治创新引领者的角色，不断推动数智时代下商事仲裁体系的现代化进程。
Haiwen’s participation at ICMA XXIII underscores the firm’s leadership and long‑standing commitment to advancing the development of maritime law, international arbitration, and cross‑border regulatory governance across the Asia‑Pacific region. Leveraging its deep sectoral knowledge, bilingual common‑law capabilities, and extensive experience in complex multi‑jurisdictional disputes, the firm continues to serve as a trusted adviser to shipowners, charterers, P&I clubs, and financial institutions on high‑value contentious and transactional maritime matters. Haiwen’s active engagement in global legal forums such as ICMA affirms its role as a regional thought leader driving the evolution of modern commercial dispute resolution in the digital age.
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