Aishwarye Dubey
Maritime Law Assistant
Beyond the courtroom and the boardroom, Aishwarye Dubey is deeply committed to building the next generation of maritime legal professionals — through teaching, mentorship, moot court adjudication, and speaking engagements at institutions across India and beyond.
Aishwarye Dubey’s academic engagement is not a sideline to his legal practice — it is an integral part of who he is as a maritime lawyer. He brings the same rigour, depth, and real-world experience that defines his legal work into every lecture hall, moot court, and seminar room he enters.
From Visiting Faculty at Rashtriya Raksha University to Senior Arbitrator at the International Maritime Arbitration Moot, from directing 14-day intensive courses at NLU Odisha to mentoring students who go on to achieve global recognition — Aishwarye’s academic footprint is as distinguished as his professional one.
Rashtriya Raksha University — India’s only national security university — offers one of the most specialised LL.M programmes in Maritime Laws in the country. Aishwarye serves as Visiting Faculty, imparting commercial maritime legal knowledge to LL.M students with a focus on the practical realities of shipping law, incident management, cargo disputes, and the intersection of maritime law with India’s national security architecture.
His teaching draws directly on his live practice at A.P. Møller Maersk and Lardner North & Co. — bringing case studies, real disputes, and current industry developments into the classroom.
“Students mentored by Aishwarye at Rashtriya Raksha University achieved Global Ranks 4, 37 & 49 at the International Maritime Olympiad 2026 — a testament to the quality of his teaching and mentorship.”
Commercial Maritime Law, Cargo Claims, Marine Insurance, Ship Collision, Seafarer Rights, Charterparty Law, P&I Insurance, and International Maritime Policy.
Mentored students who achieved Global Ranks 4, 37 & 49 at the International Maritime Olympiad 2026 — organised by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) student community.
Practice-led teaching that bridges the gap between legal doctrine and the commercial reality of the global shipping industry — preparing students for careers at sea, in law firms, and in maritime institutions.
The International Maritime Arbitration Moot Court (IMAM) is one of the most prestigious moot court competitions in maritime law globally — organised by National Law University Odisha in collaboration with the Institute of International Shipping & Trade Law at Swansea University, United Kingdom.
As Senior Arbitrator, Aishwarye adjudicates oral rounds and written submissions, mentors participants on arbitration procedure and substantive maritime law, and contributes to the development of the moot problem and evaluation criteria. His participation brings practitioner-level expertise directly into this academic competition, ensuring that student participants are judged to the standards of real commercial arbitration.
In January 2025, Aishwarye directed and conducted a 14-day Triple Credit Course on International Maritime Law & Practice at National Law University Odisha — the most comprehensive intensive course in maritime law available in India.
The course was designed for a multi-disciplinary audience — bringing together lawyers, law students, marine superintendents, ship charterers, ship owners, marine insurers, and vessel operators under one roof for an immersive, practice-led maritime legal education experience. Running from 6 to 18 January 2025, the course covered the full spectrum of maritime commercial law in unprecedented depth.
Lawyers · Law Students · Marine Superintendents · Ship Charterers · Ship Owners · Marine Insurers · Vessel Operators
“The next generation of maritime lawyers must understand not just the law — but the sea, the ship, the cargo, and the people who depend on it. That is what I try to teach.”— Aishwarye Dubey, Visiting Faculty, Rashtriya Raksha University
The Centre for Maritime Law at NLU Odisha is India’s leading academic centre for maritime legal scholarship. Aishwarye serves as ongoing Mentor at the Centre, guiding students and junior researchers in their maritime law studies, research projects, moot court preparation, and career development.
As an alumnus of NLU Odisha, his mentorship carries both the authority of professional experience and the personal connection of shared academic heritage — making him uniquely placed to guide the next generation from the institution that shaped him.
Guiding students in identifying research questions, developing methodology, and producing publishable scholarship in maritime and shipping law.
Intensive preparation for national and international maritime moot court competitions — covering substantive law, oral advocacy, and written memorial drafting.
Advising students on careers in maritime law — covering firm practice, in-house roles, policy positions, and international opportunities in the shipping industry.
Guest Lecture at the National Law Conclave 2026, Symbiosis Institute of Management, Pune. Presented original research and commentary on the historical depth and contemporary significance of India’s maritime heritage — from ancient trade routes to modern shipping corridors — and its implications for India’s legal and economic future.
Adjudicated the inaugural National Moot Court Competition of Rashtriya Raksha University (Central University), Gandhinagar — bringing practitioner-level rigour to the evaluation of student advocacy and legal argument in what was a landmark event for India’s national security university.
Contributed as Resource Person to the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2021 — the apex strategic dialogue platform of the Indian Navy, co-organised with the National Maritime Foundation. Participated in Track 1.5 diplomatic engagement with government officials and policy makers from ASEAN and West Asian countries on regional maritime security and legal frameworks.
Delivering regular guest and visiting faculty lectures to LL.M (Maritime Laws) students at RRU on topics spanning commercial maritime law, shipping industry practice, and the international legal framework governing sea trade. Lectures are designed to bridge academic doctrine with the practical realities of contemporary maritime legal practice.
Directed and delivered the 14-day intensive Triple Credit Course on International Maritime Law & Practice at NLU Odisha — one of the most comprehensive short-course programmes in maritime law conducted anywhere in India. Participants included lawyers, law students, marine industry professionals, insurers, and vessel operators.
Participated as Resource Person in a series of Track 1.5 diplomatic ventures organised by the National Maritime Foundation — engaging with government officials from ASEAN and West Asian countries on maritime law, security, and policy issues of mutual strategic interest.
Aishwarye is available for guest lectures, keynote addresses, panel discussions, moot court adjudication, workshop facilitation, and academic course delivery on maritime law topics. He speaks with the authority of a practitioner who has handled major maritime incidents, complex cargo disputes, and high-level policy engagements — making every engagement grounded in real-world experience.
The rise of electric vehicle and lithium-ion battery shipments is creating new categories of maritime peril. This lecture examines the legal, regulatory, and commercial implications for carriers, P&I Clubs, cargo owners, and insurers.
India’s maritime history stretches back millennia — yet its legal framework for modern shipping is still catching up. An exploration of India’s maritime past, present, and legal future as a global shipping nation.
A practitioner’s guide to ship collision law — from the collision regulations and fault apportionment, through P&I Club engagement and evidence collection, to the litigation and arbitration process.
The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 transformed the legal framework for seafarer welfare — but gaps remain, especially in Indian domestic implementation. This lecture examines what the law says, what it should say, and what practitioners need to know.
Drawing on his experience at the National Maritime Foundation and Track 1.5 diplomatic engagements, Aishwarye explores the legal dimensions of maritime security in the Indo-Pacific — including freedom of navigation, UNCLOS, and India’s strategic maritime interests.
An assessment of the legal and regulatory reforms needed to realise India’s ambition to become a global maritime hub — covering the Indian Ports Bill, the Merchant Shipping Act, coastal shipping, and the role of law in enabling India’s maritime transformation.
To invite Aishwarye to speak at your institution, conference, or event — or to discuss a collaborative academic engagement — get in touch directly.