Fond memories at the 47th Maritime Law Short Course hosted by the Institute of Maritime Law at the University of Southampton in September 2023. My heartfelt gratitude goes out to Professor Andrea Lista, Director at the Institute of Maritime Law, School of Law, who made this journey truly remarkable. I would also like to extend my thanks to the entire IML team and the guest lecturers, professors and industry experts for their invaluable contributions to this experience. The opportunity to network and build connections with peers and professionals from various fields of expertise and diverse national backgrounds was undoubtedly the highlight of the course!