About
Cabinet Consulting International des Oceans et l'Espace
A Research, Expertise and International Consulting Cabinet — specialised in oceans, space and the blue economy.
What we do
Three pillars of action
Applied Research
We conduct rigorous scientific research in law of the sea, blue economy, offshore law and space geostrategy. Our work feeds into concrete strategies for states, institutions and companies.
Expertise & Consulting
Our Cabinet intervenes on demand for strategic analyses, legal opinions, feasibility studies, maritime policy readings and operational consulting for any public or private entity.
Training & Capacity Building
Through its partnership with UCAC, the Cabinet offers degree programmes and tailored training for states, multinationals, NGOs and individuals — from certificate to doctorate.
Our approach
Transversal & operational
The ocean and space require a transdisciplinary approach.Our Cabinet moves fluidly between law, economics, geography, oceanography and history — because our objects of study demand it.
We do not produce reports that gather dust. We deliver executable strategies, actionable legal opinions, and training that transforms competencies into tangible results.
Fields of expertise
Global reach
The 5 Oceans of the World
From the Atlantic to the Indian, via the Pacific, Arctic and Southern — our expertise spans all maritime spaces.
Active projects
The Cabinet at work
Sub-regional Aquaculture Project
A sub-regional project in Central Africa currently under study, awaiting final validation.
Publication programme
The Cabinet conducts research into the development of the blue economy and space.
Strategic consulting
The Cabinet is regularly called upon by professional organisations, state institutions and port sector stakeholders for strategic analyses and legal opinions.
Doctoral thesis
"The International Obligations of States in oil exploitation activities in the Gulf of Guinea"
Dr Esther NGO BAHA — defended 17 June 2025
Defended with distinction "Très Honorable" under joint supervision: UCAC / Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne (IREDIES) / IUEM (UBO, IFREMER, LEMAR, IRD). Not yet published.
17 juin 2025
Mention: Très Honorable
Support our work
Cabinet bank account
To pay for Cabinet services, support our research projects or make a donation, use the bank details below.
Cabinet Consulting International des Oceans et l'Espace
AFRILAND FIRST BANK — via SENORAV FINANCIAL SA
Bank code
10005
Branch code
00001
Account number
09651201001
Key
38
IBAN
CM21-10005 00001 09651201001-38
SWIFT / BIC
CCEICMCX
Account holder
SENORAV FINANCIAL SA
All transfers must be made to SENORAV FINANCIAL SA at AFRILAND FIRST BANK on behalf of the Cabinet.
Founder
Dr Esther NGO BAHA
Founder of CIOE
Director of Seas and Oceans programmes at UCAC
Doctor of International Law — Specialisation: Law of the Sea
A French government scholarship recipient, she conducted her doctoral research at the Institut Universitaire Européen de la Mer (IUEM, LEMAR, IFREMER, IRD, UBO) in Plouzane, then at the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (IREDIES) within a joint supervision with UCAC.
Her thesis — "The International Obligations of States in oil exploitation activities in the Gulf of Guinea" — was defended on 17 June 2025 with the distinction "Très Honorable".
"I always wanted my work to serve those who will tomorrow defend the maritime interests of our countries."
Partners
They trust us
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Research, expertise, strategic consulting, training — contact us to discuss your needs.
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