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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 conference proceedings are based on the joint IMO WMU International Academic Conference: Protecting the Ocean - Moving Forward at 50: London Convention/Protocol and Stockholm Declaration.

The MoU aims to promote academic, educational, training, consultancy and research exchange between the two institutions in the maritime, oceans and yachting fields.

WMU collaborated on the delivery of COLP46 under the theme of "Safe, Secure, and Sustainable Shipping."

Developed by IMO in collaboration with WMU, the course offers comprehensive coverage to address the importance of facilitation in maritime trade and the IMO Guidelines for setting up a maritime single window.

The orientation event is hosted annually by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation to promote connections between the graduating Class and the incoming Sasakawa-sponsored students to foster future collaboration.

Shortly after assuming office as WMU President, Professor Maximo Q. Mejia paid courtesy visits to several key Japanese organizations that have ties to WMU, in particular The Nippon Foundation which is the largest fellowship donor to the University.

WMU and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to collaborate on capacity-building initiatives.

The NMTP concept is being promoted by the IMO as a good governance practice to guide planning, decision-making and legislation in the maritime sector and as a key driver for a country's sustainable development.

In connection with the celebrations of the 2023 World Oceans Day, the World Maritime University’s (WMU) WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (GOI) were invited by UN City to attend The Ocean Race Stopover in Aarhus, Denmark, on 1-2 June 2023 and to deliver two interactive workshops.

The collaboration focuses on achieving common goals through joint research and education regarding the future of our ocean.

Niederelbe Schiffahrtsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG (NSB) has renewed a partnership with WMU offering cooperation with MSc students on research.

WMU delivered an IMO-funded pilot programme on Marine Casualty Investigation.

Funding from Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/S // D/S Orients Fond will provide seven full fellowships per year from 2023-2025 Malmö MSc.

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.

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 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).

The CHEK Research project, in which WMU played a pivotal role, has been recognized among 40 stories selected by the European Union (EU) to illustrate the profound impact of its funding on research and innovation.

WMU and the Korea Maritime Institute (KMI) have released a report that captures the results of phase one of Zero Emission of Domestic Passenger Ships in the Republic of Korea (ZED-PK) project.

WMU welcomed visitors from the University of Gdańsk's ship R/V Oceanograf on its return from an Arctic expedition, and Dr Ellen Johannesen, who recently completed her PhD at WMU, joined the cruise for a period of one week to further her gender equality at sea research

Results of the two-year project, Effects of the COVID-19 panDEmic on sEafarers and shiPping (DEEP), funded by the Swedish Ministry of Infrastructure.

WMU hosted an international seminar focusing on energy-saving technologies and alternative energy sources working in synergy for reducing carbon emissions from ships and ports. The seminar marked the conclusion of the CHEK project.

The partnership is intended to strengthen collaboration between scientists at the Center and academic researchers at four partner institutions, including WMU.

With generous support from the ITF Seafarers’ Trust and Lloyd's Register Foundation, WMU delivered a workshop addressing the pressing challenges of seafarer work/rest hours and safe manning.

The WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (GOI) co-hosted the “Empowering Women for the Ocean Decade: Achieving Gender Equality in Ocean Sciences and Policy Making” satellite event during the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference.

WMU Professor, Dr Johan Hollander, has co-authored important research findings in a new article, “Responses of marine trophic levels to the combined effects of ocean acidification and warming,” published in the journal Nature Communications.

The WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute co-hosted a Strategy Session on 12 March with the Economist Impact titled “Driving ocean-centred solutions by islanders for small island developing states (SIDS)”.

World Maritime University (WMU) Professor, Dr Francis Neat, has co-authored important research findings on deepwater sharks, “Fishing for oil and meat drives irreversible defaunation of deepwater sharks and rays,” the cover feature for the Science Magazine, March 2024 issue.

The Forum brought together academics and experts in robotics and law to deliberate the strengths, weaknesses, obstacles, and prospects stemming from the implementation of technology and/or techniques within the maritime and oceanic realm.

Hi-EFECTS aims to demonstrate the use of Future Marine ElectroFuels, especially ammonia and methanol, within the maritime industry, addressing the challenges associated with transitioning to green and environmentally friendly options.

The "Scaling up Actions to Empower Women for the Ocean Decade - Joint 2022 United Nations Ocean Conference side events report" synthesizes findings of the Empowering Women Programme's side events held at the 2022 United Nations Ocean Conference.

The partners reported that the envisaged project result – to develop and pilot an easily adaptable training programme contributing to reducing stress or anxiety at the workplace - was achieved.

The study explores the potential of digital technologies and synchromodality to transform the freight logistics industry by streamlining information flow, increasing the flexibility of transportation routes, and creating a more effective and efficient freight logistics system.

An in-depth exploration of a number of maritime issues related to future ship technologies, including automation, and seeks to qualify the probable impact on seafarers.

The fifth annual MarTID survey has been launched to continue the study of global maritime training practices. Separate surveys are available until 31 August 2023 for seafarers, ship operators, and maritime education and training institutions.

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.

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

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.