On 30 October 2015, the Namibian Ports Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Maritime University (WMU) to enable linkages in
The recent spate of accidents involving domestic ferries in Asia has led further attention of various stakeholders to the International Maritime
The recent spate of accidents involving domestic ferries in Asia has led further attention of various stakeholders to the International Maritime
This year the 24th of October marks the 70th anniversary of the United Nations (UN) since the entry into force of its Charter in 1945. United Nations
In preparation for the impending mandatory IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) , Professor Jens-Uwe Schröder-Hinrichs, who serves as an IMO Lead
Notice of invitation to tender for erp implementation at the World Maritime University The World Maritime University is embarking on an erp project
The annual City of Malmö welcome dinner for the incoming students was held 14 October in the Old City Hall. Nearly 350 guests were in attendance
IMO Secretary-General and WMU Chancellor, Mr. Koji Sekimizu, made a visit to WMU on 7 October. As Mr. Sekimizu was in Copenhagen for the Danish
On 6 October, WMU welcomed an esteemed delegation from the Republic of Korea led by Mr. Ki-june YOO, Minister, Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF
On 23 September, the 2015 Gathering Orientation for the Sasakawa Fellowship Students was held at WMU. The event was hosted by the Sasakawa Peace
On 25 September, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development that includes a bold set of Global Goals.
Since 1978, World Maritime Day celebrations have been held throughout the world to focus attention on the importance of shipping safety, maritime
From 7-11 September, WMU held the Safety of LNG Handling on Plant, Bunkering Station, and On-board Vessels course as part of the On the MoS Way
On 17 September, WMU welcomed Mr. Jean-Charles LeClair, Dean of the IALA World-Wide Academy, International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation
This year’s graduate scholarship awards made by the Bureau International des Containers et de Transport Intermodal (BIC) have both been awarded to
PRESS RELEASE: 16 Sept 2015 The World Maritime University’s (WMU) new building has been awarded the City of Malmö’s highest architecture prize, the
The inauguration of the Malmö MSc in Maritime Affairs, Class of 2016, took place at WMU on 14 September. A total of 108 students are enrolled in the
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) project on Safe and Environmentally Sound
On 8 September the heads of the 5 different Nordic country Coast Guards paid a courtesy visit to WMU. They met with WMU President, Dr Cleopatra
The WMU Executive Board (EB) met in Malmö on 8 September. It was the first EB meeting since President Doumbia-Henry assumed office in June. In
The e-course has been developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO),in collaboration with the World Maritime University (WMU) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
The Fund’s function remains the support of Swedish students at WMU to the benefit of the Swedish maritime sector.
The IMO e-learning course on Ballast Water Management (BWM) and Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement was launched on 26 June during the Technical Cooperation Committee meeting (TC74).
The Hellenic Network of WMU Alumni (Greek Alumni) participated in the prestigious Posidonia Cup on 31 May, competing in the race that took place in the scenic Faliron bay-Piraeus.
The Emerging Technology and the Law of the Sea workshop was co-organized with the Stockton Center for International law (SCIL) with generous support from the Transport General Authority (TGA).
The customized EPDC was designed to provide seafarers and the ship management team with insights into personal and organizational factors influencing mental health and wellbeing.
WMU hosted a cross-disciplinary workshop focused on impacts not currently addressed in existing conventions and regulatory frameworks such as collisions, underwater noise, new routes, contaminants and green/emerging fuels.
Ms Aicha Cherif, Legal Officer at the IMO Legal Affairs Office, delivered a lecture on National Implementation of Safety Maritime Regulation.
WMU contributed to a partner presentation entitled "Update by the UN Global Compact on the ‘Baseline training framework for seafarers in decarbonization’ project under the Maritime Just Transition Taskforce".
WMU led an Executive Professional Development Training Course on Maritime Energy Management and Decarbonization coordinated by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) and the National Department of Transport.
The CAPFISH document introduced at the JWG summarizes the educational activities delivered by WMU and Korea Maritime Institute (KMI) with funding provided by the Republic of Korea.
The purpose of the agreement is to continue cooperation in areas of mutual interest in the field of maritime and ocean education and research.
NSB offered collaboration and internship opportunities to outstanding MSc students during their dissertation writing process.
The main objective of the workshop was to develop technical knowledge of the various measures taken by IMO to address the threats posed by international shipping.
Sweden has been the host country of WMU since the University was inaugurated in 1983, and WMU is the only United Nations institution that is headquartered in Sweden.
In connection with United Nations Day, WMU hosted an interactive workshop for students from Malmö Latinskola. The workshop was delivered in collaboration with UNICEF Sweden’s Volunteer Group Malmö.
A renewed MoU between WMU and the City of Malmö continues cooperation regarding maritime and ocean affairs, recognizing the important role both parties play in bringing national and international academia, industry, and civil society to meet in Malmö.
The self-paced e-learning course is designed to augment Member States’ audit capacity with the aim of enhancing the global and uniform implementation of the relevant IMO instruments.
WMU and the IHO presented research completed within WMU’s Empowering Women for the Ocean Decade Programme, including practical actions for gender equality and women empowerment in ocean sciences.
The annual Sasakawa Fellows Reception, hosted by The Nippon Foundation, was held at WMU on 31 October in the Sasakawa Auditorium. The 30 students in the Class of 2024, who were sponsored by The Nippon Foundation, were honored as WMU Sasakawa Fellows.
On 2 November, the latest cohort of the maritime and oceans leaders of tomorrow graduated from the World Maritime University (WMU). The graduating class includes 260 graduates from over 70 countries.
UN Day has been celebrated annually since 1948, and is an opportunity to reaffirm the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.
This year's conference, titled "Ocean Governance in the South Pacific and Latin America", was particularly noteworthy as it marked the first time COLP was held in Latin America.
The “All Hands on Deck: Educating the wave makers of tomorrow - was aimed at “training the trainers” by offering practical examples and co-creating new strategies and methods with participants on how to integrate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into education at all levels.
The Orientation for the new Sasakawa Fellowship Students is an annual event, organized by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, to strengthen connections between the graduating and incoming Sasakawa Fellowship Students.
The 2024 World Maritime Day theme, "Navigating the future: safety first!" reflects IMO's work to enhance maritime safety and security, in tandem with the protection of the marine environment, whilst ensuring its regulatory development process safely anticipates the fast pace of technological change
The third WMU Summer Academy hosted maritime professionals, academics, and students from 22 countries who engaged with distinguished faculty and guest lecturers in the unique international setting provided by WMU.
The overall aim of WMU Maritime Week was to share knowledge in each subject area, fostering mutual understanding and generating both practical and academic insights that can be shared across the global maritime community.
International Day has been an annual event at WMU since 1999.
A total of 73 students graduated from the MSc specializations in China bringing the total number to 1,317 graduates since inception of the programmes in 2005.
The World Maritime University Women’s Association (WMUWA) hosted an International Women's Day (IWD) seminar for students and staff reflecting the official IWD 2024 theme, Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.
The conference theme of “Mission Possible” focused on how to maintain stability and success in an ever-changing terrain.
The total number of WMU students who have received Sasakawa Fellowships to study at WMU now stands at 791 individuals from 85 countries, including the 31 Fellowship Students in the Class of 2024.
On 28 October, the maritime and oceans leaders of tomorrow graduated from the World Maritime University.
For World Maritime Day on 28 September, WMU is joining forces with the IMO in illuminating their headquarters buildings blue.
The programme offered an in-depth examination of various facets of port business and management.
The Malmö Class of 2025 includes 129 students from 53 countries with an enrolment of 51 women which maintains last year’s record enrolment of women at 40 percent of the intake.
Day of the Seafarer is celebrated annually on 25 June to express thanks to the world’s 1,5 million seafarers serving on internationally trading merchant ships thereby contributing to the world economy and economic and social well-being.
The United Nations (UN) celebrates World Oceans Day annually on 8 June as an opportunity to raise global awareness of the benefits humankind derives from the ocean and our individual and collective duty to use its resources sustainably.
On 18 May, the maritime industry annually celebrates the International Day for Women in Maritime to promote the recruitment, retention and sustained employment of women in the maritime sector.
March 8 is annually recognized as International Women's Day (IWD). The 2024 theme is Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.
Mr Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization and WMU Chancellor, made his first official visit to the University since assuming the role of Secretary-General at the beginning of 2024.
The sixth International Day of Education, commemorated on 24 January 2024, falls under the theme of “learning for lasting peace”.
A farewell tribute on behalf of the University to outgoing IMO Secretary-General, Mr Kitack Lim, who served concurrently as Chancellor of WMU and is the first WMU alumnus to serve in both roles.
President Mejia addressed the 33rd session of the Assembly of the International Maritime Organization to provide an update on activities of the University.
IMO Assembly approves decision of Council to appoint Mr. Dominguez Velasco as Secretary-General with effect from 1 January 2024.
At the 2023 WMU Graduation Ceremony on 28 October, a record number of ten candidates were awarded the Doctor of Philosophy in Maritime Affairs. The graduates also represent a record in terms of gender with 7 out of 10 being women, also with a record contingency from the Caribbean Region.
Education for Professional Excellence (EPEx) programme focused on Maritime Administration was specifically designed to equip individuals with specialized knowledge and insight for optimal success in Maritime Affairs.
The Class includes 130 students from 48 countries with a record enrolment of 52 women comprising 40 percent of the intake.
On the occasion of the 40th Anniversary of WMU, The WMU Philippines Alumni Association of the World Maritime University (WMUPAA) presented a donation to the WMU Endowment Fund.
Professor Maximo Q. Mejia, Jr., who assumed office as the eighth President of WMU at the end of June, addressed the current students on 11 July.
The IMO Council has elected Mr. Arsenio Antonio Dominguez Velasco of the Republic of Panama, for an initial four-year term, as IMO Secretary-General, with effect from 1 January 2024.
Member States of the IMO, meeting at MEPC 80, adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (the 2023 GHG Strategy), with enhanced targets to tackle harmful emissions.
On 29 June, Professor Maximo Q. Mejia, Jr. assumed office as the eighth President of the World Maritime University (WMU).
On 15 February, the 2nd workshop for Transport 2040 Phase II was conducted through a series of interactive and creative sessions.
WMU is partnering to enhance the safety and energy efficiency of domestic ferry operations in the Philippines as part of a year-long project.
The 2021 Training Practices Report presenting the results from the third MarTID survey is now available on the MarTID website.
WMU's Empowering Women for the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development endorsed as a Decade Action by IOC-UNESCO
WMU completed a literature review on the comprehensive impact assessment of the short-term measures approved by IMO MEPC75.
Kick-off meeting for Horizon 2020 research project, CHEK - deCarbonizing sHipping by Enabling Key technology symbiosis on real vessel concept designs
Dr Aleke Stöfen-O´Brien, WMU Associate Research Officer, played an important role in delivering information on marine debris and dumping.
Finding of the WMU Culture of Adjustment Report were the focus of a Nautilus International Webinar on 5 March 2021.
UK Parliament EDM 1481 on Seafarers’ Hours of Work and Rest directly refers to the WMU Culture of Adjustment research report.
The 2021 Maritime Training Insights Database (MarTID) global survey is now available.
Annual Seminar: Land-to-Ocean Leadership Research & Capacity-Building Programme reviewed the interactions between Science, Society & Ocean Governance
WMU is is partnering on the H2020 research project CHEK - deCarbonizing sHipping by Enabling Key technology symbiosis on real vessel concept designs
First Cyber-MAR training completed addressing cybersecurity threats and fundamental concepts for reducing cyber risk in the maritime sector.
The first review meeting for the Cyber-MAR project took place on 10 November.
New research from WMU underlines systemic failures in the implementation of the regulatory regime for seafarers’ hours of work and rest
The WMU)-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute hosted a virtual workshop in support of Empowering Women for the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science.
The 2020 Training Practices Report presenting the results from the third MarTID survey is now available.
The JoMA special issue will focus on insights regarding maritime safety and security issues, and socio-economic and political impact of COVID-19.
WMU has joined the research project “EU Emission Trading System - impacts of including maritime transport” funded by Sweden's Trafikverket.
The project consortium includes eight partners that cover the full spectrum of on-shore power supply
The fifth annual Friends of WMU Germany seminar took place on 24 October with the topic of Ports and their Importance for the Transformation to a Green, Climate-neutral Economy in a Rapidly Changing World.
The 8th annual Maritime Business Integrity and Corruption Awareness (CORA) Seminar highlighted the particular issue of demands for bribes and facilitation payments made of vessels and crews in the course of routine transit and port operations.
The Malmö session concluded the 2023 Seafarer Health and Wellbeing series planned for Gesellschaft für Oeltransporte mbH (GEFO).
The third annual Friends of WMU Germany seminar took place on 24 October with the topic of Contemporary Maritime and Ocean Matters.
The seminar, “MARPOL at 50 – our commitment goes on: Maritime Decarbonization,“ was organized as part of the Horizon Europe SEANERGY project and aligned with the 2023 World Maritime Day theme “MARPOL at 50 – our commitment goes on.”
The Maritime Business Integrity and Corruption Awareness (CORA) Seminar was delivered in partnership with the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN).
The World Maritime University (WMU) and Gesellschaft für Oeltransporte mbH (GEFO) further strengthened their longstanding partnership with the second successful delivery in 2023 of a customized Executive Professional Development Course (EPDC) on Seafarer Health and Wellbeing.
The customized seminar provided participant with insights into personal and organizational factors influencing mental health and wellbeing.
The second annual Friends of WMU Germany seminar focused on Shipping in a Changing World - How Can We Collaborate in the Future?
The sixth annual seminar focused on National Maritime Transport Policy was facilitated by WMU for the IMO International Maritime Law Institute.
For the 7th consecutive year, WMU provided its Malmö-based Masters students with training on combating corruption in the maritime sector.
WMU hosted an open seminar featuring prominent guest speakers on the role that industry good practice(s) can play.
WMU delivered an EPDC on Seafarer Health and Well-being to Gesellschaft für Oeltransporte mbH (GEFO).
Maritime Policy Workshop Delivered for IMLI by the World Maritime University, November 2020.
The 4th KMI-WMU Seminar took place 12 and 13 November on the topic of Container Shipping Business and Maritime 4.0 Policy and Strategy.
WMU delivered its landmark Maritime Business Integrity and Corruption Awareness (CORA) Seminar for the sixth consecutive year.
SSRS and SMA provided a maritime safety programme for WMU students.
WMU President lecture on "Global Governance During Pandemic: Implications of Force Majeure and National Emergency for Worker Rights Protections."
WMU's Response to a Sustainable Planet - a special lecture on 22 and 23 June 2020.
Tenth annual WMU Moot Court competition focuses on fisheries and underwater cultural heritage.
In recognition of World Oceans Day, which falls on 8 June, President Doumbia-Henry provided a video message for the World Oceans Day celebrations
In honour of the 35th anniversary of the IMO-IMLI International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI), WMU was pleased to welcome Professor Dr Norman A. Martínez Gutiérrez, Director of IMLI.
RADM Marx met with a group of WMU students who have joined the University from their country’s Navy, Coast Guard or Armed Forces. He provided a detailed presentation regarding his work with the Standing NATO Maritime Group ONE.
The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping is a not-for-profit, independent research and development center.
WMU welcomed Ms Anne H. Steffensen, Danish Shipping Director General and CEO, for a courtesy visit.
WMU welcomed H.E. Zahoor Ahmed, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Kingdom of Sweden for a courtesy visit.
WMU welcomed representatives of the Orients Fond to meet with President Doumbia-Henry & the five students funded by Orients Fond.
WMU welcomed H.E. Enass Alshahwan, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Kingdom of Sweden.
WMU welcomed H.E. Mr. Andrés Gregorio Núñez Sánchez, Ambassador and Consul General of Panama to the Kingdom of Sweden.
WMU welcomed Mr Serge Buy, CEO of the Canadian Ferry Association (CFA), to WMU on 13 March. CFA is a member-based organization representing Canadian
WMU was delighted to welcome a delegation of twelve from Wallenius Marine on 21 January 2019. Wallenius Marine, whose vision is “Leading the way
Admiral Karl Schultz, Commandant
The World Maritime University (WMU) had the pleasure of welcoming 60 students from Malmö Latin School, an upper secondary school in Malmö, to
On 28 June, WMU welcomed His Excellency Mr. Loke Siew Fook, Minister of Transport of Malaysia and officials from the Ministry. The purpose of the
On 17 June, President Doumbia-Henry welcomed to WMU the Hon Sir Judge Enrico Silvestro Ravera, President of the Genoa Court and Lawyer, Professor
On 1 March, President Doumbia-Henry was welcomed to the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) by Ms Maja Markovčić Kostelac, Executive Director of
WMU hosted session one of a two-part webinar series focused on Seafarers’ Mental Health & Well-being.
The WMU Empowering Women Programme team presented their findings and work to date and discussed the broader inclusion of women and girls in science.
WMU hosted a webinar that introduced the White Paper “Towards a Safety Learning Culture for the Shipping Industry”.
Applying a Trans-disciplinary Shipyard Energy Management Framework: A Strategic Analysis from Concept to Case Study
"No Space for Rubbish: Research Approaches to Reduce Pressures of Marine Litter in the Eastern Caribbean Region."
As part of the IMO Ocean Group Webinar Series, the WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute presented about the EU H2020 BUGWRIGHT2 project.
In honour of World Maritime Day 2021, WMU hosted an alumni webinar focused on the new book, “The World of the Seafarer".
The WMU Webinar provided a legal status update and objective overview of the proceedings that unfolded in the aftermath of the “Ever Given” incident.
WMU engineered and moderated the second “Maritime Lebanon” webinar under the theme “Safety and Security of Shipping.”
Public webinar raises awareness of the need for gender mainstreaming and the empowerment of women scientists across all actions under the Ocean Decade
The webinar presented on-going digital innovation efforts within smart shipping and automation.
WMU contributed to the “Maritime Lebanon” webinar organized by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD).
Webinar and special book launch of Frontiers in International Environmental Law: Oceans and Climate Challenges - Essays in Honour of David Freestone
The WMU International Women's Day 2021 webinar focused on Women in Leadership: Paths Through Education
WMU Alumni Webinar - Decarbonization of International Shipping - Global and Regional Perspectives on Achieving Reduction Targets.
WOMESA hosted a webinar focused on the impact of gender based violence on women and the effects of the 2nd wave of Covid-19 in the maritime sector.
WMU Webinar - Understanding the Effects of COVID-19 on Seafarers took place on 26 November.
Dr Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, WMU President, was the opening speaker for the IOI Blue Economy Challenges and Opportunities webinar on 27 November 2020.
The WMU Alumni Webinar Series continued on 29 September with the subject of Covid-19 and Labour: Revisiting the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.
The second of three in situ seminars for the International Maritime Law Postgraduate Diploma Programme was recently delivered in a two-day webinar.
Ms Aicha Cherif, Legal Officer at the IMO Legal Affairs Office delivered a lecture on “The Role of IMO in the Global System of Maritime Governance”.
Mr Fredrik Haag, Head of the Office for the London Convention/Protocol and Ocean Affairs at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), provided an in-depth introduction and global perspective on the London Protocol and London Convention.
Mr Andrew Birchenough, Technical Officer, Office for London Convention/Protocol & Ocean Affairs, Marine Environment Division of the IMO delivered an in-depth introduction and global perspective on the London Protocol and London Convention.
Mr Youngso Kim, Deputy Director for Strategy, Planning and Partnerships in the Department of Partnerships and Projects (DPP) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) delivered a special lecture entitled IMO’s Partnership Efforts Towards a “Voyage Together”.
WMU welcomed Sir Nigel Teare, Judge of the Admiralty Court (ret.) in the United Kingdom as a Visiting Lecturer.
On 12 January, WMU students had the opportunity to interact with Mr Frederick Kenney who delivered a lecture on The Black Sea Grain Initiative.
Mr Frederick Kenney delivered a guest lecture as part of the Foundation Studies course on “The IMO System of Maritime Governance”.
Guest Lecturer: Mr Andrew Birchenough, Technical Officer, Office for London Convention/Protocol & Ocean Affairs, Marine Environment Division
Experts from IMO, FAO and the government of Costa Rica lectured about the GloLitter Partnerships project and its implementation in Costa Rica.
Mr Julian Abril Garcia, Head of the Facilitation Section, Maritime Safety Division at IMO delivered a lecture on Maritime Single Window and FAL.
MEM students had the opportunity to interact with Dr John Calleya, from the IMO's Subdivision for Protective Measures, Marine Environment Division
Four IMO experts provided lectures on marine casualty investigation, IMO Goal-based standards, and the IMO Member State Audit Scheme.
Frederick Kenney, Director of the IMO Legal Affairs and External Relations Division, delivered an onlin
Guest Lecturers Fred Kenney, IMO Director of Legal Affairs & External Relations and Fernanda Millicay, Minister at the Argentine Embassy in the UK.
Visting Lecturer Mr Jongchul Park, WMU alumnus and Technical Officer for the Maritime Training and Human Element Section of IMO.