Dr. Ian Ralby

Dr. Ian Ralby is President of Auxilium Worldwide, a charitable non-profit that works on ocean governance, and CEO of I.R. Consilium, a maritime and resource security consultancy. He's considered a leading expert on maritime law and security issues, having worked in more than 100 countries around the world.

Navigating Nautical Confusion: In Pursuit of a Common Maritime Lexicon

Published Oct 15, 2026 1:25 PM by Dr. Ian Ralby

Posted in: Shipping

From “chokepoints” to “freedom of navigation,” the world’s headlines have been replete with maritime terms in recent years, and na...

Fraudulent Flags in Illegal Fishing: State Risks and Obligations

Published Sep 28, 2025 7:20 PM by Dr. Ian Ralby

Posted in: Government

Open-source vessel tracking would indicate that there are at least six Bermuda-flagged fishing vessels operating in jurisdictions...

Op-Ed: China Enslaves People at Sea and We Don't Have a Way to Stop It

Published Nov 27, 2023 2:40 PM by Dr. Ian Ralby

Posted in: Government

As states and institutions come to terms with their historic roles in perpetrating slavery, new investigative reporting indicates...

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