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12 Aug - 16 Aug 2013
The aim of this course is to provide the participants the basic concept of port logistics and its meaning of total transport chain with a particular emphasis on a container terminal and to discuss the importance of a proper container terminal capacity (PCTC) for both a port and its customer.
26 Aug - 28 Aug 2013
The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, containing detailed provisions that require uniform standards of welfare and safety for seafarers, is touted as both the Seafarers’ Bill of Rights and the Fourth Pillar of Maritime Safety. As with any major convention, MLC 2006’s entry in the world stage has legal, commercial, and practical implications for different stakeholders.
16 Sep - 20 Sep 2013
This annual Professional Development Course aims to enhance knowledge about the
framework of maritime casualty investigation and to add specific expertise on issues such as
legal considerations, maritime casualty investigation process, data analysis and the
Human Element. The course is also intended to provide for the exchange of experience and
thoughts between colleagues.
framework of maritime casualty investigation and to add specific expertise on issues such as
legal considerations, maritime casualty investigation process, data analysis and the
Human Element. The course is also intended to provide for the exchange of experience and
thoughts between colleagues.
23 Sep - 27 Sep 2013
Provides Port State Control Officers foundational knowledge needed to conduct Port State Control.
7 Oct - 11 Oct 2013
Examines the problems, issues and alternative methods involved in ship finance and investment appraisal focusing on the critical evaluation of the various financial methods under risky and uncertain situations. General principles of shipping financial management and the impact of economic variables on the financial operations of shipping business organizations are presented and analysed.
14 Oct - 18 Oct 2013
Information Communication Technologies (ICT) play an increasingly important role for Maritime Education and Training (MET) institutes and the maritime industry. This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to develop ICT to support MET activities in their own home organization.
21 Oct - 22 Oct 2013
Examines the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (BWMC) which aims at preventing the risks arising from the transfer of Harmful Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens (HAOP). State Parties and their Administrations must be prepared to meet the requirements and obligations of the Convention, particularly Compliance monitoring and Enforcement.
13 May - 17 May 2013
The Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) will be a mandatory requirement under the MARPOL Annex VI which will shortly enter into force. This Plan details operational measures to improve the energy efficiency of a ship in a cost-effective manner.
22 Apr - 26 Apr 2013
Examines the problems, issues and alternative methods involved in ship finance and investment appraisal focusing on the critical evaluation of the various financial methods under risky and uncertain situations. General principles of shipping financial management and the impact of economic variables on the financial operations of shipping business organizations are presented and analysed.
7 Apr - 9 Apr 2013
Ship recycling is undoubtedly the most environmentally friendly way to dispose of ships reaching the end of their operational lives. Almost all the material on board the ship can be recycled, reused or refurbished. The recycling market and its processes are affected by the overall socio-economic aspects of shipping.
18 Feb - 22 Feb 2013
The Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) will be a mandatory requirement under the MARPOL Annex VI which will shortly enter into force. This Plan details operational measures to improve the energy efficiency of a ship in a cost-effective manner.
2 Dec - 2 Dec 2012
On Sunday, 2 December, WMU’s Chancellor and IMO Secretary-General, Mr. Koji Sekimizu , will confer postgraduate degrees on the World Maritime University’s Class of 2012.
Please note the Graduation Ceremony is by invitation only.
Please note the Graduation Ceremony is by invitation only.
18 Sep - 18 Sep 2012
A breakfast presentation about WMU will be made on the morning of 18 September at the City of Malmö Environmental Office, Miljöförvaltningen. An ecologic breakfast will be served from 8-8.30am and the presentation will take place from 8.30-9.15am, allowing time for questions. Registration is free but limited to 50 participants.
14 Jul - 14 Jul 2012
This event with food from every corner of the globe, colourful costumes, high spirits, music, laughter, colour and fun are all reasons why the International Day has become a tradition at WMU, much anticipated by students, staff, host families and other friends of the University.
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Recent News
WMU participated in the Maritime Day event held on 16 May in Mariehamn, Åland. WMU was represented by Associate Academic Dean Patrick Donner and Senior Faculty Specialist, Mia Hedin.
During the week of 13-17 May, WMU hosted the second of two workshops entitled Train-the-Trainer Initiative on Energy Efficient Operations of Ships.
President Makoto Washizu of the Japanese International Transport Institute (JITI), accompanied by his Deputy Director who is a WMU graduate, Tadayuki Uemura
