Students of The Faculty Of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Undertake Direct Study of International Transport Law
On Wednesday, 29 April 2026, students of the International Program, Undergraduate Law Study Program, Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia, conducted an academic visit to gain direct insights into international transport law at BBC Chartering, Singapore. Approximately 15 students enthusiastically participated in the session that the managers and staff of BBC Chartering delivered.
“BBC Chartering is an international shipping company engaged in ship chartering services and the transportation of heavy project cargo. Its activities involve maritime transport contracts; compliance with international maritime law, including IMO conventions; contract law; carrier liability; as well as safety and environmental protection regulations in global trade,” as explained by the Manager of BBC Chartering, Lars Traumer Schonneman.
During this occasion, Lars, the manager of BBC Chartering, delivered a presentation, and other executives and staff members also presented additional materials. The explanation regarding chartering or ship leasing was delivered by Ben Wakefield, while the technical and operational aspects were presented by Sergi Potanpeko, Nicole Nellen, and Harvey Kalmus.
The Head of the Undergraduate Law Study Program, Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, SH, MH, LLM, PhD stated that within the curriculum, students have studied transport law primarily within the domestic context. Through direct learning at BBC Chartering, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics and challenges of cross-border transport law. Thus, theoretical knowledge gained in class can be enriched by practical insights into the technical and operational aspects of chartering large vessels, as well as the regulatory frameworks governing international logistics.
Furthermore, Harvey Kalmus explained that BBC Chartering technically operates heavy-lift vessels to transport project cargo through route planning, loading processes, stowage arrangements, and cargo securing. Operationally, the company manages charter parties, coordinates port activities, and oversees multimodal logistics. These activities are closely linked to maritime law, particularly in relation to transport contracts, carrier liability, navigational safety, and compliance with international regulations.
The event concluded with a group photo session and the presentation of a souvenir in the form of a miniature wooden design of an Indonesian pinisi ship. BBC Chartering expressed appreciation for the visit of the students from the International Program, Undergraduate Law Study Program, Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia, noting that the occasion marked the first visit from Indonesia.
