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PhD in Maritime Affairs

Phd in maritime affairs.

The PhD programme has seven active areas of research and a growing school of doctoral students. WMU has a strong tradition of interdisciplinary research at the doctoral level, and has won a large number of externally funded projects, often working in collaboration with partners from industry and government. The structure of the PhD programme makes it flexible and responsive to the needs of both full-time students based in Malmö and candidates based mainly at their employing organization.

WMU’s PhD programme offers students the opportunity to carry out research across the maritime field, but with an emphasis on issues related to the International Maritime Organization’s mission of maritime safety, security and marine environmental protection. Our PhD programme offers unrivalled access to international maritime experts both inside and outside academia, and to organizations working at the forefront of research and development.

PhD students have come to WMU from industry, academia and the government sector, and have completed their dissertations in a very wide range of subject areas, from investigating oil-spill mitigation to an analysis of organizational learning in shipping companies.

PROGRAMME DETAILS

The credit system ‍ The PhD programme consists of 240 ECTS credits completed usually over a registration period of three to six years. Candidates may be based at the University or elsewhere, usually at their place of employment.

Within the time limits of three to six years, candidates may carry out doctoral research at their own pace, which can also vary during their period of enrolment. For example, candidates may choose to spend one year conducting research at WMU full time, and then return home to complete their research over a longer period, with short visits to the University for progression seminars and meetings. 1 ECTS credit (EC) is approximately 25 study load hours. One academic year is generally 60 EC, or 1500 study load hours, or 36 hours per week over an academic year of 20 weeks. For someone who is studying part-time, the average study load will vary.

Individual Study Plan (ISP) ‍ Each candidate will have an Individual Study Plan, agreed with the supervisor(s) and the Director of the PhD programme. This will include the compulsory Research Methods subject (20EC), appropriate taught subjects related to the field of research (40 EC), plus a timetable for the completion of the dissertation, plans for publication in learned journals, and attendance at conferences and seminars.-

Progression ‍ During the first phase of doctoral studies, candidates complete the research methodology subject, and develop their research proposals. At the end of this initial period, the first progression seminar is held, at which candidates each present their research proposals.

Throughout the doctoral programme, the candidates attend taught subjects and also the further progression seminars, where the candidates present their work to date and their research plans for the next twelve-month period. After every seminar, the Progression Board meets, and considers the candidate’s progress. At this Board meeting, decisions are taken as to whether the candidate is to be permitted to progress to the next stage of the research.

A candidate’s enrolment can be terminated at any point if his/her progress is not considered to be satisfactory.

Advanced standing ‍ A candidate who has completed part of a doctoral degree elsewhere may transfer into the WMU programme with advanced standing. Their period of enrolment at WMU will vary in line with the amount of research they have already completed, but the minimum permissible period of enrolment must include at least two progression seminars and the dissertation (180 EC). A candidate with advanced standing must be registered for at least 12 months.

Supervision ‍ All doctoral students have a principal supervisor who is a member of the resident faculty. According to the topic of research, a student may also have a co-supervisor, who may be a member of the resident faculty, a Visiting Professor or a suitable person from outside the University.

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

All candidates must complete their applications online through the WMU website, attaching a detailed research proposal outlining the objectives and methodology of their research. In addition, they should arrange for two letters of academic reference from people familiar with their suitability for doctoral research. Certified copies of transcripts and certificates (including the results of an internationally recognized test of English language) supporting the qualifications listed on the form, must be uploaded.

When an academically cleared candidate has paid the first fee instalment, enrolment can be finalized. At this point, each candidate will receive a medical report form, which must be returned to the University, along with a formal declaration that the candidate accepts the conditions of his/her enrolment.  

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Programme details.

Within the time limits of three to six years, candidates may carry out doctoral research at their own pace, which can also vary during their period of enrolment. For example, candidates may choose to spend one year conducting research at WMU full time, and then return home to complete their research over a longer period, with short visits to the University for progression seminars and meetings. ‍ 1 ECTS credit (EC) is approximately 25 study load hours. One academic year is generally 60 EC, or 1500 study load hours, or 36 hours per week over an academic year of 20 weeks. For someone who is studying part-time, the average study load will vary.

Individual Study Plan (ISP) ‍ Each candidate will have an Individual Study Plan, agreed with the supervisor(s) and the Director of the PhD programme. This will include the compulsory Research Methods subject (20EC), appropriate taught subjects related to the field of research (40 EC), plus a timetable for the completion of the dissertation, plans for publication in learned journals, and attendance at conferences and seminars.

Entrance Requirements

The Admissions Board will consider only those applicants who meet the minimum general entrance requirements, which are:

• a Master’s degree, with a dissertation, in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent university qualification
• competence in English language, demonstrated by an internationally recognized standard test
• computer competence

The Admissions Board will select only the best-qualified candidates, taking into account all their qualifications and achievements. The Admissions Board may require applicants to appear for an interview, either on-campus or through remote video, as part of the admissions process.

Tests of English ‍ Applicants must offer one of the following tests of English language: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)    96+ in the internet-based test    590+ in the paper-based test    WMU’s TOEFL institution code is 9198

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)    band 7.0 or above

Cambridge Examinations ‍     Cambridge Proficiency Examination at grade A or B

GCE O-level or the equivalent ‍    a good pass grade

More information on these examinations may be obtained through the following websites:

‍ www.toefl.org www.ielts.org www.cambridgeesol.org

Fees & Costs

The full University fee is USD 37,925, and is charged in four approximately equal instalments. The first instalment is paid on enrolment, while subsequent instalments are paid prior to the second, third, and fourth progression seminars. The tuition fee includes supervision, library and laboratory access, IT support, and medical, life and accident insurance.

In addition, a student needs around SEK17,000 per month for rent and general living costs in Malmö, plus air tickets.Other sources of financial support (for example, the US Department of Veterans Affairs) may be accessed by candidates.

Payments to the University

Payments to the University should be sent to:

Account Name:           The World Maritime University Account Number:        3968-77-02567 IBAN Number:              SE66 3000 0000 0396 8770 2567 BIC Code:                     NDEASESS Bank Name:                  Nordea Bank Address:             PO Box 24, SE-201 24 Malmö, Sweden

Details of the transfer of funds should be sent to the Registry by email ([email protected]).

Research Priority Areas

Doctoral research at WMU falls mainly within one of the following research priority areas (RPAs). Additionally, the WMU programme also offers excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary projects, allowing doctoral candidates to pursue their own, and their organization’s, particular interests.

Environmental Impacts of Marine Activities

‍ This RPA is linked to the precarious state of the environment in respect of life due to human activities. Research in this area will seek to explore the effects of maritime activities on the natural environment, ways (at policy and operational levels) of limiting and ideally avoiding such effects, and the development of new and sustainable practices for the maritime industry. This research area also offers opportunities to contribute toward the achievement of SDG14 targets through investigation of the global social-ecological system that interconnects the oceans, coasts and land.

Maritime and Marine Technology and Innovation ‍

This RPA interrogates developments of technology in ship operations (including the evolution of automation and digitalization), education and training (including e-learning), ship safety, information and communication for ship business (e-documentation) and its effect on the social, legislative and administrative dimensions of shipping. The cross-cutting nature of technology and innovation establishes an almost universal link between this RPA and all the other RPAs.

Maritime Economics and Business

‍ This RPA focuses on the optimization of shipping, ports and their sustainable management from economic and logistics/supply chain perspectives. It explores all areas of shipping and port management, and offers the chance of carrying out in-depth investigation within the fields of maritime economics and policy, shipping and/or port operations and management, and shipping finance and portfolio management, as well as in such related fields as global supply chains and maritime logistics, port governance. and performance, and maritime analytics using big data.

Maritime Energy Management

‍ This RPA seeks to advance the knowledge in the Maritime Energy Management field by conducting world-class fundamental and applied research in the thematic areas of energy efficiency, regulatory frameworks, renewable energy, social factors related to energy, the economics of energy and energy-related technology/innovation. The thematic areas will be addressed using a ship life-cycle perspective (design, production, operation and recycling) and in consideration of the impacts of shipping on oceans, through ports and to shipyards.

Maritime Law, Policy and Governance

‍ This RPA focuses on maritime legislative and administrative requirements and the policies that are associated with them at the international, regional and national levels. Of particular interest is the inquiry into processes related to the design, formulation, and evaluation of maritime law and policy. This includes examining performance monitoring systems using such tools as benchmarking and auditing. Also of particular importance is the research into implementation mechanisms, e.g., under the legal enforcement regimes prescribed by the IMO, ILO and other UN bodies.

Maritime Safety

‍ This RPA focuses on complex concepts and models of safety and their influence on operations at sea and ashore. It will examine digitalization, artificial intelligence and machine learning in a simulation context. It will also explore how safety and security can be improved through policy, legislation, social dynamics (human factors/ergonomics), accident aetiology, and simulation. The research area also covers the increasing disruption by technology of traditional approaches to maritime operations and the consequences of this on operational safety, security, human factors and labour supply.

Maritime Social and Labour Governance

‍ This RPA focuses on organizational behaviour and decision-making processes by examining dynamics of corporate interaction, in particular in global networks and supply-chains, and with humans. It also seeks to interrogate issues related to individuals and organizations and their development through education, training and organizational learning. It aims to create a better understanding of the interactions between humans and organizations in order to optimize well-being and overall performance and in particular the role of education in this regard.

WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute

‍ The WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute carries out and coordinates research in line with its vision to act as an independent focal point for the ocean science-policy-law-industry-society interface where policy makers, the scientific community, regulators, industry actors, academics, and representatives of civil society meet to discuss how best to manage and use ocean spaces and their resources in accordance with the UN SDGs. Through evidence-based research, the Institute seeks to provide new perspectives on how to address the manifold threats facing the ocean.

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IMLI offers a Research Degree programme leading to the award of the Degree of Magister Juris (M.Jur.) in International Maritime Law and the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in International Maritime Law. Normally, a candidate is required to first complete M.Jur. degree prior to undertaking studies for Ph.D.

The Research Degree programme offers a high degree of independence to the candidates and they can undertake their research from abroad. They are assigned world-renowned individual academic supervisors. However, during the period of research, the candidate may engage in resident research at the Institute for a time to be determined in each case prior to enrolment.

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Academic Requirements:

Magister juris (m.jur.) in international maritime law.

Prospective candidates for the M.Jur. programme must possess either a first degree in law or a Master’s degree from a recognized university or other academic institution, provided that in the case of a Master’s degree other than in law the candidate has demonstrated the capacity to undertake legal research.  Candidates may also be required to demonstrate qualifications of a comparable standard including relevant professional legal experience, published work. Additionally, candidates must possess such qualifications and satisfy such other conditions as the Director may, from time to time, establish for this purpose in the form of bye-laws.

Studies for the M.Jur. Degree are to extend over a period of one (1) academic year after enrolment in the programme. Candidates for the M.Jur. must engage in resident research at the Institute for a time to be determined in each case prior to enrolment, and must attend such IMLI courses as may be required by the Director following consultation with the candidate’s supervisor.  The candidate must submit his or her M.Jur. dissertation not later than the end of the second calendar month following the end of the academic year.

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Award of the Degree

Award of the M.Jur. degree is conditional upon the successful examination of a dissertation of not less than twenty-five (25) thousand words containing an original, detailed, and specialized research intended for inclusion in the composition of an IMLI Ph.D. thesis, or containing original, detailed, and specialized research in a subject within syllabus of the Institute in a dissertation intended for publication.

Academic requirements:

Doctor of philosophy (ph.d) in international maritime law.

An applicant for the Ph.D. Programme must have been awarded or listed for the award of the M.Jur. Degree with a recommendation from the M.Jur. Examiners that the candidate be enrolled in the Ph.D. programme, provided that, in exceptional circumstances, the Director, in consultation with the Academic Committee, may waive this requirement.

Studies for the Ph.D. Degree shall extend over a period of not less than two (2) and not more than four (4) academic years after enrolment as a candidate for that degree, provided that when the M.Jur. dissertation is a written work on a completely unrelated research topic to the eventual Ph.D. thesis, studies for the Ph.D. Degree shall extend over a period of not less than three (3) and not more than five (5) academic years after enrolment as a candidate for that degree. During this period the candidate shall engage in resident research at the Institute for a time or times to be determined in each case prior to enrolment. Students are required to register with the Institute at the beginning of each academic year throughout the programme.

Award of the degree

The Ph.D. Degree shall be awarded upon the successful examination of a thesis of between eighty (80) and one hundred (100) thousand words containing original and significant contributions to knowledge in a subject within the syllabus of the Institute.

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Fee and Financial Support

The M.Jur. / Ph.D. programme fee stands at € 8,300 (eight thousand three hundred Euros) per annum. The fee accounts for the costs of academic supervision, administration by the Institute, examiners and the conduct of examinations.

The fees are payable upon admission or registration or, as the case may be, upon renewal of registration. The Institute does not offer any fellowships/scholarships for the Magister Juris (M.Jur.) programme or the Ph.D. programme.

Payments should be remitted to the Institute's bank account (transfer charges are to be borne by the applicant). Details are as follows: 

Account Name: IMO International Maritime Law Institute Address: University of Malta Campus, Triq Roberto Ranieri Costaguti, Msida MSD 2080, Malta Telephone #: (356) 2131 9343 Account #: 4001 3713 797 Bank Name: Bank of Valletta Bank Branch Name: L-Ibrag Branch Bank Address:  Triq Tal-Ibrag, Tal-Ibrag, Is-Swieqi. SWQ 2030 IBAN: MT58 VALL 2201 3000 0000 4001 3713 797 SWIFT Code: VALLMTMT Currency: EURO

How to apply:

Applicants for the Research Degree programme must provide the following supporting documents with their application:

• Duly filled Research Degree Application Form
• Research Proposal of approximately one thousand (1,000) words on a topic mentioned in the Research Degree Programme Syllabus;
• Proof that you meet our academic entry requirements, please provide:
• Copies of all relevant degrees,diplomas and certificates;
• If your supporting documents are not in English, we require officially translated versions as well as copies in the original language;
• Certificate of proficiency in the English language in case if English is not the first language;
• Supporting statements from two referees - referees must be able to comment on the knowledge of the candidate in maritime law, research skills and suitability for research degree-level study;
• List of published articles, monographs, books.

Admission Process:

Application forms will be reviewed by the Academic Committee of the Institute to assess the academic eligibility of the candidates and the potential of the submitted proposal. Candidates will be advised of the decision of the Academic Committee together with any comments or suggestions the Committee may give and will be asked to confirm whether they wish to proceed with the research as suggested. If the candidate agrees to the Committee’s suggestions, he/she is required to deposit the amount of € 750, after which the Institute will approach prospective supervisors.

When all criteria for admission have been met, including the appointment of supervisor and confirmation of financing, acceptance of the candidate for admission will be notified, in writing, to the candidate.

For further details, please contact:

D r. sanjeet ruhal, the nippon foundation lecturer on international maritime security law, imo international maritime law institute, university of malta campus, triq roberto ranieri costaguti, msida msd 2080, tel.: +356 21 319343, 310816, ext. 113, fax: +356 21 343092, e-mail:  [email protected], applications should be sent to:, the director.

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the focus of the Ph.D. program is on coastal/ocean management, policy, and law and will concentrate on the following areas, which are not mutually exclusive:

• Coastal management
• Fisheries management
• Marine ecosystem management
• Maritime transportation and ports
• National and international ocean policy
• Marine human ecology

The University of Rhode Island has a wide breadth of graduate marine programs, making available a wide variety of courses in different disciplines which could become part of a student’s program of study. This is a substantial source of strength for students in Marine Affairs and provides for a number of unique educational opportunities.

The Department of Marine Affairs is an interdisciplinary department, with a faculty educated in the fields of geography, political science, law, anthropology, environmental planning, and oceanography. It further draws upon the expertise of associated departments and programs such as the Departments of Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Natural Resource Sciences, Political Science, Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Veterinary Science and Community Planning as well as the Graduate School of Oceanography.

The Ph.D. program in Marine Affairs is designed to serve the needs of individuals who will be working in government, research institutes, consulting, and academia.

Several assistantships are available for support of Ph.D. candidates during the anticipated two year period while students are completing course work. Students who want to be considered for financial aid should submit completed applications by December 1.

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Below you will find Phd projects at the Scandinavian Institute of Maritime Law.

For information about the PhD programme at the Faculty of law, please visit the following webpage.

• Bridging the gap: The role of interconnectors in an emerging European Energy Union
• CO2 capture, transport, and storage (CCS)
• Consequences of Investments for National Security (COINS)
• Constitutionalizing international investment law
• Contractual Certainty
• Energy and climate law
• Impact assessments of wind power plants
• Network infrastructure for offshore wind energy
• Norwegian administrative law and EU/EEA-law
• Public Procurement of Critical Services (ProCrits)
• Restructuring of businesses
• Streamlining passengers' rights - goals and means
• The licensing process and expropriation protection at new energy plants
• Tort liability for interference with contracts

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LL.M. in Maritime Law

Why Miami for Maritime Law?

Surrounded by water, Miami offers a unique opportunity to study Maritime Law. The city is unquestionably the cruise capital of the world. It hosts the largest single-ship cruise terminal and all the major companies' principal places of business located minutes from the Port of Miami - the top cargo gateway of the Americas.

Miami Law is known for its renowned professors who share their knowledge and skills with students.

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A career advisor with special training assists international LL.M. students with their job search, including resume writing and interviewing skills. See the top 10 reasons international students study at Miami Law . Students have the chance to attend conferences with experts in the field.

Upon completing the LL.M. degree, students can qualify and elect to take an American Bar Exam as various U.S. jurisdictions permit non-U.S.-trained law graduates to become members of their bar, including New York.

Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS)

The Maritime LL.M. draws upon the expertise of RSMAS graduate school at The University of Miami. As one of the leading academic oceanographic and atmospheric research institutions globally, the School's basic and applied research interests encompass virtually all marine-related sciences.

The Rosenstiel School's main 65-acre campus is on Virginia Key, Florida, just 30 minutes from the law school. This location gives students unique proximity to nearby environments and research facilities, including:

• The National Hurricane Center
• The Caribbean Sea
• The beginning of the Gulf Stream
• The only coral reef ecosystem in the U.S.
• The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratories (NOAA)

Flexible Study Options / Joint Degrees

Students may study on a full-time or part-time basis. For part-time study, the same minimum number of credits is required for the LL.M. degree and must be earned within two years from the initial date of matriculation.

Students wishing to obtain a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and J.D. students wishing to also obtain an LL.M. in Maritime Law should opt for the J.D./LL.M. in Maritime Law .

This three-semester program is designed for foreign-trained law graduates who need to improve their English proficiency before embarking on studying for their LL.M. in Maritime Law. For more information about our Intensive English program, please visit LL.M. with Intensive Legal English .

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Fall, Spring Admissions Options:  Applications to the Maritime Law LL.M. Program are accepted on a rolling basis with a Fall admissions priority deadline of May 1. Applications for admission are accepted until the beginning of the program in early August. Applications are reviewed by an admissions committee as soon as all required documents are received. 

Several scholarships are available and awarded to outstanding applicants each year based on skills and achievements.

To learn more, visit the admissions page .

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Navigating legal waters: pursuing an ll.m. in maritime law.

Specialist courses offer in-depth exploration of the legal intricacies surrounding shipping, marine insurance, port operations, and international trade

In a world where global trade traverses vast oceans, where massive ships navigate complex legal waters, and where international commerce depends on a robust legal framework, the importance of maritime law cannot be overstated.

Behind the scenes of this intricate industry, legal experts with specialized knowledge in maritime law play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations, mitigating risks, and resolving disputes.

For those captivated by the mysteries and challenges of the high seas, pursuing an LL.M. in maritime law offers an opportunity to delve into this field and emerge equipped with the expertise needed to succeed in the industry. An LL.M. in maritime law offers a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the legal particulars surrounding shipping, marine insurance, port operations, and international trade.

A rich history of teaching maritime law 

The City Law School in London has had a long pedigree in teaching and researching maritime law. The school’s first dean, the late Professor Martin Dockray, wrote one of the earliest textbooks on Carriage of Goods, in 1987.

“We see maritime law in a much wider societal context and not simply through commercial or economic lenses,” says Professor Jason Chuah. “In our curriculum, for example, there is some emphasis on the colonialist setting of maritime law. It also emphasizes contemporary issues, such as sustainable shipping and the role of technology.”

He adds that it is equally important to introduce students to ethics and values in this highly commercialized area of economic activity. That comes on top of the legal frameworks that govern the global maritime industry, as well as the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of the various stakeholders involved.

Studying maritime law at an advanced level opens doors to a multitude of exciting career paths, says Chuah. “The LL.M. Maritime Law opens up a sector of the economy which otherwise would be closed to those without the specialist knowledge and competences needed for success.”

A career in maritime law can offer diversity as well. “There are many different areas of economic activity which intersect with shipping – from insurance to finance and trade,” says Chuah. It also offers rich rewards. “It is of course highly commercial so the financial rewards can be significant.”

Gain hands-on lawyering skills

Surrounded by water, the University of Miami School of Law offers a unique opportunity to study maritime law in the cruise capital of the world. “Miami hosts the largest single-ship cruise terminal, and several major companies have headquarters located within minutes from the Port of Miami, the top cargo gateway of the Americas,” says Sandra Friedrich, the Assistant Dean of International Graduate Law Programs.

During their Maritime Law LL.M. studies, students can gain practical, hands-on lawyering skills through semester-long for-credit placements with law firms, companies and other organizations in the field. They also have the opportunity to take graduate-level courses at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS), a leading academic oceanographic and atmospheric research institution, providing a multi-disciplinary perspective.

This can help students advance their career, or break into the field of maritime law. “It’s a burgeoning area with a variety of compelling career opportunities such as working in a law firm, as in-house counsel, for non-governmental organizations (NGO) and in governmental positions,” says Friedrich.

Additionally, maritime law has ties to other growing sectors such as the cruise industry, environmental protection and climate change, providing plenty of opportunities for career growth.

Foreign-trained graduates of Miami’s Maritime Law LL.M. program may also sit for the Bar Exam in several U.S. states, including New York and Florida, providing further professional development opportunities.

Varied career paths in maritime law 

The Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law at Swansea University in Wales draws on its heritage and location to deliver a maritime law LL.M. “Swansea was considered a cradle of the British industrial revolution and for over a century it was renowned for its vast coal and metal mines, and for the sheer amount of trade and ships passing through its port,” says Professor Baris Soyer, the Director of the school’s Institute of International Shipping and Trade Law.

“We have seen consistent demand for our shipping law program since its inception, with graduate employment rates also remaining stable,” he adds, putting this down to the program’s practical focus. “We aim to teach maritime law doctrines and practice together, elaborating on their interaction. Most of our teaching staff have had legal practice experience,” says Soyer.

The great thing about the subject is how broad a student’s career prospects are, he continues. “The maritime legal industry is massively varied – from public aspects, civil matters, ship ownership, cargo claims, marine insurance, piracy, collisions, salvage and pollution,” Soyer says, adding: “This means students will almost certainly find a legal career that is right for them.” 

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