News Type
Webinar
The “Ever Given” - A Legal Status Update Webinar
28
July
2021

The WMU Webinar provided a legal status update and objective overview of the proceedings that unfolded in the aftermath of the “Ever Given” incident.

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Feature
WMU Alumni Contribute to Ghana’s National Integrated Maritime Strategy Implementation Plan
22
July
2021

WMU alumni are supporting an implementation plan that will give full effect to Ghana's national integrated maritime strategy.

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Webinar
WMU Moderates “Maritime Lebanon: Safety and Security of Shipping” Webinar
21
July
2021

WMU engineered and moderated the second “Maritime Lebanon” webinar under the theme “Safety and Security of Shipping.” 

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Webinar
WEBINAR: The People We Need for the Ocean We Want
9
July
2021

Public webinar raises awareness of the need for gender mainstreaming and the empowerment of women scientists across all actions under the Ocean Decade

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Visiting Lecturer
IMO Visiting Lecturer on STCW Convention
7
July
2021

Visting Lecturer Mr Jongchul Park, WMU alumnus and Technical Officer for the Maritime Training and Human Element Section of IMO.

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Student Life
Tenth Annual WMU Moot Court
6
July
2021

Tenth annual WMU Moot Court competition focuses on fisheries and underwater cultural heritage.

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Collaboration
Free Access to Maritime Welfare Training in Recognizing Day of the Seafarer 2021
25
June
2021

Ground-breaking online Maritime Welfare Professional Development Programme (MARI-WEL) offered free of charge.

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Event
Day of the Seafarer 2021: Fair Future for Seafarers
24
June
2021

In recognition of Day of the Seafarer 2021, Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, President of the World Maritime University (WMU) provided a video message.

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Collaboration
WMU Class of 2022 in Dalian Reaches Gender Equality Record
23
June
2021

The MSEM Class of 2022 sets a new record for gender parity in the MSEM programme with 50 percent female enrolment.

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Webinar
Digital Innovation for Smart Shipping Webinar
14
June
2021

The webinar presented on-going digital innovation efforts within smart shipping and automation.

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Webinar
WMU Provides High-level Expertise in Delivery of “Maritime Lebanon” Webinar for ICMPD
11
June
2021

WMU contributed to the “Maritime Lebanon” webinar organized by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD).

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Research
DFO-WMU Empowering Women Programme Endorsed as an Ocean Decade Action by IOC-UNESCO
10
June
2021

WMU's Empowering Women for the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development endorsed as a Decade Action by IOC-UNESCO

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Webinar
Ocean and Climate Challenges: Seeking Sustainable Solutions - Webinar
9
June
2021

Webinar and special book launch of Frontiers in International Environmental Law: Oceans and Climate Challenges - Essays in Honour of David Freestone

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Research
WMU Literature Review on Comprehensive Impact Assessment of the Short-term Measure as part of IMO’s MEPC76
9
June
2021

WMU completed a literature review on the comprehensive impact assessment of the short-term measures approved by IMO MEPC75.

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Event
World Oceans Day 2021
7
June
2021

In recognition of World Oceans Day 2021, Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, President of the World Maritime University (WMU) provided a video message .

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Research
WMU and CHEK Consortium Partners Initiate Project on Decarbonizing Long Distance Shipping
7
June
2021

Kick-off meeting for Horizon 2020 research project, CHEK - deCarbonizing sHipping by Enabling Key technology symbiosis on real vessel concept designs

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Collaboration
WMU Contributes to Oil Spills Workshop for Iraq
3
June
2021

WMU participated in a workshop on “Oil Spills Status: Environmental Impact and Control” for Iraq

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Event
39th Session of WMU Board of Governors Meets Online
26
May
2021

The 39th session of the WMU Board of Governors took place 17 May 2021 by video conferencing.

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Feature
Loss & Damage from Climate Change: A Maturing Concept in Climate Law?
20
May
2021

An article by Professor Meinhard Doelle, Canadian Chair, and Head of Ocean Sustainability, Governance & Management, WMU

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Event
WMU Co-Hosts Conference on Oceans Law & Policy: Peaceful Maritime Engagement in East Asia and the Pacific Region
18
May
2021

From 10-12 May, WMU co-hosted the world-wide Conference on Oceans Law & Policy: Peaceful Maritime Engagement in East Asia and the Pacific Region

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Collaboration
WMU Hosts Ocean Governance and Protection Joint Meetings with Sargasso Sea Commission
23
December
,
2024

From 4-6 December, the WMU-GOI and the Sargasso Sea Commission hosted a series of joint meetings and capacity development seminars at WMU headquarters in Malmö, Sweden.

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Collaboration
BBNJ Clinic Workshop Delivered at OECS Fourth Blue Economy Roundtable
14
November
,
2024

WMU contributed to the Fourth Blue Economy Roundtable convened by the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission in St. Lucia.

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Collaboration
IMO-WMU Deliver Workshop on Underwater Radiated Noise
19
November
,
2024

The International Maritime Organization’s GloNoise Project and WMU jointly delivered the “Workshop on Underwater Radiated Noise Reduction Policies and Strategies with a Focus on Developing Countries”.

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Collaboration
New e-learning Course Tackles Illegal Wildlife Trade
19
November
,
2024

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).

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Collaboration
Support for Swedish Students through Swedish Trust Fund
2
October
,
2024

The Fund’s function remains the support of Swedish students at WMU to the benefit of the Swedish maritime sector.

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Collaboration
Ballast Water Management Course Launched in Cooperation with IMO
11
October
,
2024

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).

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Collaboration
Hellenic Network of WMU Participates in the 2024 Posidonia Cup
19
August
,
2024

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.

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Collaboration
Emerging Technology and the Law of the Sea Workshop
11
October
,
2024

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).

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Collaboration
Health and Wellbeing Seminar Delivered in Manila for GEFO
30
May
,
2024

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.

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Collaboration
Exploring the Future of Shipping at the Biodiversity and Climate Nexus
14
November
,
2024

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. 

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Collaboration
IMO Expert Lectures on Maritime Safety
9
April
,
2024

Ms Aicha Cherif, Legal Officer at the IMO Legal Affairs Office, delivered a lecture on National Implementation of Safety Maritime Regulation.

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Collaboration
Update at MEPC81 on Training Seafarers for a Decarbonized Future
5
April
,
2024

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".

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Collaboration
Maritime Decarbonization Executive Training Delivered in South Africa
23
February
,
2024

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.

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Collaboration
WMU Contributes to FAO-IMO-ILO ad hoc Joint Working Group on IUU Fishing and Related Matters
11
January
,
2024

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.

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Collaboration
MoU Renewed with Marint Kunskapscenter
18
December
,
2023

The purpose of the agreement is to continue cooperation in areas of mutual interest in the field of maritime and ocean education and research.

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Collaboration
Collaboration with NSB Benefits Seagrass and Mangrove Ecosystem Research
30
November
,
2023

NSB offered collaboration and internship opportunities to outstanding MSc students during their dissertation writing process.

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Collaboration
WMU Hosts Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSA) on the High Seas Workshop
22
November
,
2023

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.

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Collaboration
WMU Delegation Presents at Swedish Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure
14
November
,
2023

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. 

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Collaboration
WMU Hosts UN Day Youth Ambassador Workshop for Malmö Latinskola
7
November
,
2023

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.

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Event
IMO - WMU Joint Special Issue on Protecting the Ocean - The London Convention and the Stockholm Declaration at 50
17
December
,
2024

WMU and the IMO launched the IMO - WMU joint Special Issue on “Protecting the Ocean - The London Convention and the Stockholm Declaration at 50”, published in the International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law.

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Event
2024 Sasakawa Fellows Reception
5
November
,
2024

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.

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Event
WMU Graduation Ceremony 2024
19
November
,
2024

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. 

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Event
United Nations Day 2024
25
October
,
2024

UN Day has been celebrated annually since 1948, and is an opportunity to reaffirm the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.

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Event
WMU Co-hosts the 47th Conference on Ocean Law and Policy
2
December
,
2024

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.

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Event
WMU Hosts Workshop on the UN Global Goals at the annual KATAPULT Conference
18
October
,
2024

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.

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Event
Sasakawa Fellowship Students Orientation 2024
14
October
,
2024

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.

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Event
World Maritime Day 2024 - Navigating the future: safety first!
14
October
,
2024

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

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Event
WMU Summer Academy Focuses on Maritime Decarbonization & International Maritime Law
25
October
,
2024

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.

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Event
WMU Maritime Week 2024 Focuses on Sustainability
11
October
,
2024

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.

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Event
WMU International Day 2024
16
August
,
2024

International Day has been an annual event at WMU since 1999.

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Event
Class of 2024 - China Graduations
29
July
,
2024

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.

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Event
WMUWA International Women’s Day Seminar
22
March
,
2024

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.

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Event
WMU Contributes to Maritime Bergen Leadership Conference
9
November
,
2023

The conference theme of “Mission Possible” focused on how to maintain stability and success in an ever-changing terrain.

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Event
Sasakawa Fellows Reception 2023
9
November
,
2023

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.

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Event
WMU Graduation Ceremony 2023
7
November
,
2023

On 28 October, the maritime and oceans leaders of tomorrow graduated from the World Maritime University.

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Event
WMU Illuminated Blue in Honour of World Maritime Day
11
March
,
2024

For World Maritime Day on 28 September, WMU is joining forces with the IMO in illuminating their headquarters buildings blue.

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Feature
Malmö Class of 2025 Inauguration
11
October
,
2024

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.

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Feature
Day of the Seafarer 2024
25
June
,
2024

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.

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Feature
World Oceans Day 2024 - Awaken New Depths
7
June
,
2024

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.

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Feature
International Day for Women in Maritime 2024
18
May
,
2024

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.

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Feature
International Women’s Day 2024
7
March
,
2024

March 8 is annually recognized as International Women's Day (IWD). The 2024 theme is Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.

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Feature
IMO Secretary-General Visits WMU
11
March
,
2024

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. 

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Feature
International Day of Education 2024 - Learning for Lasting Peace
23
January
,
2024

The sixth International Day of Education, commemorated on 24 January 2024, falls under the theme of “learning for lasting peace”.

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Feature
WMU Bids Farewell to Chancellor Lim
1
January
,
2024

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.

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Feature
WMU President Addresses IMO Assembly
14
December
,
2023

President Mejia addressed the 33rd session of the Assembly of the International Maritime Organization to provide an update on activities of the University.

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Feature
Arsenio Dominguez Velasco confirmed as next IMO Secretary-General
30
November
,
2023

IMO Assembly approves decision of Council to appoint Mr. Dominguez Velasco as Secretary-General with effect from 1 January 2024.

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Feature
Record Number of PhD Graduates in 2023
7
November
,
2023

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.

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Feature
WMU Delivers Second Annual Maritime Administration EPEx Programme
4
October
,
2023

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. 

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Feature
Malmö Class of 2024 Inauguration - Record Enrolment of Women
2
October
,
2023

The Class includes 130 students from 48 countries with a record enrolment of 52 women comprising 40 percent of the intake.

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Feature
Landmark Contribution from the Philippine Alumni to WMU Endowment Fund
2
October
,
2023

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.

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Feature
President Mejia Meets with Current Students
3
August
,
2023

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.

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Feature
IMO Council elects Mr. Arsenio Antonio Dominguez Velasco (Republic of Panama) as IMO Secretary-General
31
July
,
2023

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.

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Feature
WMU Welcomes Adoption of Revised GHG Reduction Strategy
14
July
,
2023

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.

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Feature
Professor Maximo Q. Mejia, Jr. Takes the Helm at WMU
17
August
,
2023

On 29 June, Professor Maximo Q. Mejia, Jr. assumed office as the eighth President of the World Maritime University (WMU).

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Research
Cyber-MAR Research Activities Continue via Distance
14
April
,
2022

Despite the global challenges of Covid-19, the World Maritime University (WMU) continues to contribute to important research projects, including the

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Research
Strengthening Synergies between Maritime and Aviation in the Field of Human Factors
14
April
,
2022

As a partner in the SAFEMODE project, WMU is contributing to strengthening synergies between maritime and aviation in the field of human factors.The

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Research
WMU President Calls for Input to MarTID 2020 - Third Annual Global Survey
14
April
,
2022

For the third consecutive year, the Maritime Training Insights Database (MarTID) global survey is available to gather input from seafarers, maritime

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Research
WMU Contributes to IUCN Ocean De-oxygenation Report
14
April
,
2022

At COP25 in Madrid, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) released the comprehensive report “Ocean deoxygenation: everyone’s

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Research
WMU Hosts BONUS BALTIMARI Workshop – From Research to Practice
14
April
,
2022

On 18 December, the World Maritime University (WMU) hosted a BONUS BALTIMARI Workshop entitled “From Research to Practice”. The one-day research

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Research
WMU Contributes to Cyber-MAR project to prepare for emerging and future cyber-attacks
14
April
,
2022

The kickoff meeting for the EU funded Horizon 2020 research project, Cyber-MAR, took place from 18-20 September in Porto Heli, Greece. The objectives

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Seminar
WMU Launches Pioneering Training on Shipping Alternative Fuels
20
December
,
2024

WMU delivered a Train-the-Trainer programme designed to equip maritime educators with the essential knowledge and pedagogical skills necessary to effectively train seafarers on alternative fuels, including ammonia, methanol, and hydrogen.

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Seminar
Fifth Annual Friends of WMU Germany Seminar Focuses on Ports
1
November
,
2024

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.

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Seminar
Combating Maritime Corruption - Annual Seminar
2
August
,
2024

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.

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Seminar
WMU Hosts Seafarer Health and Wellbeing Seminar for GEFO
20
November
,
2023

The Malmö session concluded the 2023 Seafarer Health and Wellbeing series planned for Gesellschaft für Oeltransporte mbH (GEFO).

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Seminar
Contemporary Maritime and Ocean Matters - Friends of WMU Germany Annual Seminar
10
November
,
2023

The third annual Friends of WMU Germany seminar took place on 24 October with the topic of Contemporary Maritime and Ocean Matters.

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Seminar
WMU Hosts MARPOL Seminar Focused on Maritime Decarbonization
5
September
,
2023

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.”

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Seminar
Combating Maritime Corruption through WMU Curriculum
2
October
,
2023

The Maritime Business Integrity and Corruption Awareness (CORA) Seminar was delivered in partnership with the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN).

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Seminar
WMU Delivers Health and Wellbeing Seminar in Hamburg for GEFO
13
June
,
2023

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.

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Seminar
Health and Wellbeing Seminar Held in Manila for GEFO
9
May
,
2023

The customized seminar provided participant with insights into personal and organizational factors influencing mental health and wellbeing.

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Seminar
Shipping in a Changing World - Friends of WMU Germany Seminar
13
October
,
2022

The second annual Friends of WMU Germany seminar focused on Shipping in a Changing World - How Can We Collaborate in the Future?

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Seminar
Maritime Policy Workshop Delivered for IMLI
14
April
,
2022

The sixth annual seminar focused on National Maritime Transport Policy was facilitated by WMU for the IMO International Maritime Law Institute.

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Seminar
WMU Delivers Seminal Anti-corruption Training Focused on the Maritime Sector
14
April
,
2022

For the 7th consecutive year, WMU provided its Malmö-based Masters students with training on combating corruption in the maritime sector.

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Seminar
Open Seminar - Can a Regulation be Assessed Against Performance in Shipping
14
April
,
2022

WMU hosted an open seminar featuring prominent guest speakers on the role that industry good practice(s) can play.

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Seminar
EPDC Delivered on Seafarer Health and Wellbeing - GEFO
14
April
,
2022

WMU delivered an EPDC on Seafarer Health and Well-being to Gesellschaft für Oeltransporte mbH (GEFO).

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Seminar
Maritime Policy Workshop Delivered for IMLI
14
April
,
2022

Maritime Policy Workshop Delivered for IMLI by the World Maritime University, November 2020.

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Seminar
4th KMI-WMU Seminar: Container Shipping Business and Maritime 4.0 Policy & Strategy
14
April
,
2022

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.

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Seminar
Pushing the Agenda of Maritime Corruption Awareness Education and Training
14
April
,
2022

WMU delivered its landmark Maritime Business Integrity and Corruption Awareness (CORA) Seminar for the sixth consecutive year.

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Seminar
SSRS and SMA Deliver Maritime Safety Programme for WMU
14
April
,
2022

SSRS and SMA provided a maritime safety programme for WMU students.

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Seminar
Seafarers’ Rights Protections Lecture
14
April
,
2022

WMU President lecture on "Global Governance During Pandemic: Implications of Force Majeure and National Emergency for Worker Rights Protections."

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Student Life
Tenth Annual WMU Moot Court
14
April
,
2022

Tenth annual WMU Moot Court competition focuses on fisheries and underwater cultural heritage.

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Student Life
World Oceans Day 2019
14
April
,
2022

In recognition of World Oceans Day, which falls on 8 June, President Doumbia-Henry provided a video message for the World Oceans Day celebrations

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Visit
IMO-IMLI 35th Anniversary Visit to WMU
2
August
,
2024

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.

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Visit
WMU Welcomes RADM Marx of the Standing NATO Maritime Group One
2
October
,
2023

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.

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Visit
WMU Welcomes Representatives from Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
20
April
,
2023

The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping is a not-for-profit, independent research and development center.

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Visit
WMU Welcomes Danish Shipping Director General & CEO
14
April
,
2022

WMU welcomed Ms Anne H. Steffensen, Danish Shipping Director General and CEO, for a courtesy visit.

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Visit
Ambassador of Pakistan to Sweden Visits WMU
14
April
,
2022

WMU welcomed H.E. Zahoor Ahmed, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Kingdom of Sweden for a courtesy visit.

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Visit
Orients Fond Fellowship Donors Visit WMU
14
April
,
2022

WMU welcomed representatives of the Orients Fond to meet with President Doumbia-Henry & the five students funded by Orients Fond.

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Visit
Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Sweden Visits WMU
14
April
,
2022

WMU welcomed H.E. Enass Alshahwan, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Kingdom of Sweden.

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Visit
AMBASSADOR OF PANAMA TO SWEDEN VISITS WMU
14
April
,
2022

WMU welcomed H.E. Mr. Andrés Gregorio Núñez Sánchez, Ambassador and Consul General of Panama to the Kingdom of Sweden.

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Visit
WMU Welcomes Canadian Ferry Association
14
April
,
2022

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

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Visit
Visit by Wallenius Marine
14
April
,
2022

WMU was delighted to welcome a delegation of twelve from Wallenius Marine on 21 January 2019. Wallenius Marine, whose vision is “Leading the way

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Visit
WMU Welcomes United States Coast Guard Commandant
14
April
,
2022

Admiral Karl Schultz, Commandant

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Visit
Malmö Latin High School Visits WMU
14
April
,
2022

The World Maritime University (WMU) had the pleasure of welcoming 60 students from Malmö Latin School, an upper secondary school in Malmö, to

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Visit
Official Visit of the Minister of Transport of Malaysia
14
April
,
2022

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

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Visit
WMU Welcomes President of the Genoa Court
14
April
,
2022

On 17 June, President Doumbia-Henry welcomed to WMU the Hon Sir Judge Enrico Silvestro Ravera, President of the Genoa Court and Lawyer, Professor

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President Doumbia-Henry Visits EMSA
14
April
,
2022

On 1 March, President Doumbia-Henry was welcomed to the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) by Ms Maja Markovčić Kostelac, Executive Director of

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WEBINAR - Seafarers’ Mental Health & Well-being: Lives and Dignity at Sea
6
December
,
2024

WMU hosted session two of a two-part webinar series focused on Seafarers’ Mental Health & Well-being.

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WEBINAR - Seafarers’ Mental Health & Well-being: Translating Research into Practice
5
November
,
2024

WMU hosted session one of a two-part webinar series focused on Seafarers’ Mental Health & Well-being.

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WMU Hosts Webinar for Empowering Women Programme Stakeholder Consultative Forum
8
March
,
2023

The WMU Empowering Women Programme team presented their findings and work to date and discussed the broader inclusion of women and girls in science. 

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WEBINAR - Safety Learning Culture for Shipping
20
April
,
2022

WMU hosted a webinar that introduced the White Paper “Towards a Safety Learning Culture for the Shipping Industry”.

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Sustainable Shipyards Webinar
14
April
,
2022

Applying a Trans-disciplinary Shipyard Energy Management Framework: A Strategic Analysis from Concept to Case Study

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WEBINAR - Marine Litter in the Eastern Caribbean
14
April
,
2022

"No Space for Rubbish: Research Approaches to Reduce Pressures of Marine Litter in the Eastern Caribbean Region."

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WEBINAR - EU Horizon 2020 BUGWRIGHT2: Overcoming Regulatory Barriers for Service Robotics in an Ocean Industry Context
14
April
,
2022

As part of the IMO Ocean Group Webinar Series, the WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute presented about the EU H2020 BUGWRIGHT2 project.

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In Honour of World Maritime Day - The World of the Seafarer Webinar
3
October
,
2022

In honour of World Maritime Day 2021, WMU hosted an alumni webinar focused on the new book, “The World of the Seafarer".

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The “Ever Given” - A Legal Status Update Webinar
14
April
,
2022

The WMU Webinar provided a legal status update and objective overview of the proceedings that unfolded in the aftermath of the “Ever Given” incident.

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WMU Moderates “Maritime Lebanon: Safety and Security of Shipping” Webinar
14
April
,
2022

WMU engineered and moderated the second “Maritime Lebanon” webinar under the theme “Safety and Security of Shipping.” 

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WEBINAR: The People We Need for the Ocean We Want
4
May
,
2022

Public webinar raises awareness of the need for gender mainstreaming and the empowerment of women scientists across all actions under the Ocean Decade

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Digital Innovation for Smart Shipping Webinar
14
April
,
2022

The webinar presented on-going digital innovation efforts within smart shipping and automation.

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WMU Provides High-level Expertise in Delivery of “Maritime Lebanon” Webinar for ICMPD
14
April
,
2022

WMU contributed to the “Maritime Lebanon” webinar organized by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD).

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Ocean and Climate Challenges: Seeking Sustainable Solutions - Webinar
14
April
,
2022

Webinar and special book launch of Frontiers in International Environmental Law: Oceans and Climate Challenges - Essays in Honour of David Freestone

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Women in Leadership: Paths Through Education - Webinar
14
April
,
2022

The WMU International Women's Day 2021 webinar focused on Women in Leadership: Paths Through Education

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Decarbonization of International Shipping Webinar
14
April
,
2022

WMU Alumni Webinar - Decarbonization of International Shipping - Global and Regional Perspectives on Achieving Reduction Targets.

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WMU Contributes to WOMESA Webinar on Gender-based Violence and the Effects of COVID-19 on the Maritime Sector
14
April
,
2022

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.

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Understanding the Effects of COVID-19 on Seafarers - WMU Webinar
4
May
,
2022

WMU Webinar - Understanding the Effects of COVID-19 on Seafarers took place on 26 November.

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WMU Contributes to IOI Blue Economy in the New Normal Webinar
14
April
,
2022

Dr Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, WMU President, was the opening speaker for the IOI Blue Economy Challenges and Opportunities webinar on 27 November 2020.

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WMU Delivers Webinar on Covid-19 and Labour: Revisiting the MLC, 2006
14
April
,
2022

The WMU Alumni Webinar Series continued on 29 September with the subject of Covid-19 and Labour: Revisiting the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.

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IMO Director of Technical Cooperation and Implementation Division Delivers Special Lecture
14
November
,
2024

Dr Jose Matheickal, Director, Technical Cooperation and Implementation Division for the International Maritime Organization (IMO), delivered a special lecture on “Navigating Your Future: Unlocking Global Maritime Opportunities Post-WMU," to the Class of 2024 graduands of the Malmö MSc in Maritime Af

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IMO Expert Lectures on Maritime Safety
22
October
,
2024

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”.

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Head of IMO Office for London Convention/Protocol & Ocean Affairs Lectures at WMU
30
May
,
2024

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.

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IMO Expert Lectures on London Protocol & London Convention
23
February
,
2024

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.

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Visiting Lecturer
IMO Expert Lectures on the Organization’s Partnership Efforts
18
December
,
2023

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”.

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Visiting Lecturer
Sir Nigel Teare Lectures on Seaworthiness
10
March
,
2023

WMU welcomed Sir Nigel Teare, Judge of the Admiralty Court (ret.) in the United Kingdom as a Visiting Lecturer.

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IMO Director of Legal Affairs Delivers Special Lecture on Black Sea Grain Initiative
24
February
,
2023

On 12 January, WMU students had the opportunity to interact with Mr Frederick Kenney who delivered a lecture on The Black Sea Grain Initiative.

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IMO Director of Legal Affairs Lectures on Maritime Governance
13
October
,
2022

Mr Frederick Kenney delivered a guest lecture as part of the Foundation Studies course on “The IMO System of Maritime Governance”.

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Visiting Lecturer
IMO Expert Lectures on London Protocol & London Convention
6
May
,
2022

Guest Lecturer: Mr Andrew Birchenough, Technical Officer, Office for London Convention/Protocol & Ocean Affairs, Marine Environment Division

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Visiting Lecturer
Experts Lecture on Marine Plastic Pollution
14
April
,
2022

Experts from IMO, FAO and the government of Costa Rica lectured about the GloLitter Partnerships project and its implementation in Costa Rica.

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Visiting Lecturer
IMO Expert Lectures on Maritime Single Window and FAL
14
April
,
2022

Mr Julian Abril Garcia, Head of the Facilitation Section, Maritime Safety Division at IMO delivered a lecture on Maritime Single Window and FAL.

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IMO Expert Lectures on Air Pollution and GHG Emissions
14
April
,
2022

MEM students had the opportunity to interact with Dr John Calleya, from the IMO's Subdivision for Protective Measures, Marine Environment Division

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IMO Visiting Lecturers on Member State and Maritime Administration Obligations
14
April
,
2022

Four IMO experts provided lectures on marine casualty investigation, IMO Goal-based standards, and the IMO Member State Audit Scheme.

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IMO Director of Legal Affairs Lectures on Obligations of Maritime Administrations
14
April
,
2022

Frederick Kenney, Director of the IMO Legal Affairs and External Relations Division, delivered an onlin

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Prominent Speakers Lecture on the IMO System for Maritime Governance
14
April
,
2022

Guest Lecturers Fred Kenney, IMO Director of Legal Affairs & External Relations and Fernanda Millicay, Minister at the Argentine Embassy in the UK.

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IMO Visiting Lecturer on STCW Convention
14
April
,
2022

Visting Lecturer Mr Jongchul Park, WMU alumnus and Technical Officer for the Maritime Training and Human Element Section of IMO.

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