The GMAA is an unincorporated association dedicated to the promotion of alternative dispute resolution procedures in the maritime industry. The GMAA does not conduct any proceedings itself, but merely provides the relevant regulations and procedural information. In addition, the GMAA organises information and training events on arbitration, mediation, experts reports and conciliation.
In the picture from left to right: Prof Klaus Bergmann (Emden / Leer University of Applied Sciences), Prof Mathias Münchau (Emden / Leer University of Applied Sciences), Gregor Harbs (Chairman GMAA / Ahlers & Vogel, Hamburg), Dr Marcus Webersberger (Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein, Leer), Arne Hansen (Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein, Leer), Sebastian Zehmke-Marahrens (TRACTEBEL DOC OFFSHORE GmbH, Bremen), Thomas Bock (BBC Chartering, Leer)
Yesterday, in cooperation with the Emden/Leer University of Applied Sciences, we were able to revive a cherished tradition and bring the GMAA closer to the ‘next generation’ of the shipping industry in a mock arbitration. Together we were guests at MARIKO in Leer, East Frisia.
It is always inspiring to work on legally exciting cases together with students. For the first time, we expanded the audience to include trainee shipping merchants and employees from local companies in the maritime industry.
Many thanks to the performers who made the event a great success!
