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Class of 2018 Inauguration – Dalian, China
27
June
2017

On 12 June, the Class of 2018 MSc programme in Maritime Safety and Environmental Management (MSEM) was inaugurated in Dalian, China. The 15-month,

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Day of the Seafarer 2017
26
June
2017

International Day of the Seafarer was designated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 2010 as a way to recognize the contribution made

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2nd Annual KMI-WMU Seminar
15
June
2017

On 14 June, President Doumbia-Henry welcomed a delegation from the Korea Maritime Institute (KMI) led by Dr. Chang-Ho Yang, President of KMI, on the

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Port Authority of Thailand Delegation Visits WMU
13
June
2017

On 9 June, WMU welcomed a delegation from the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) led by Lt. Sutthinan Hatthawong (RTN), Director General of PAT. The

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WMU Registers Commitment to SDG 14 at UN Oceans Conference
12
June
2017

President Doumbia-Henry, COO Nikolaus Schultze, and Professors Larry Hildebrand and Ronan Long participated at the high-level United Nations Ocean

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WMU Board of Governors Meets for its 35th Session
5
June
2017

The 35th session of the WMU Board of Governors (BOG) took place in Malmö from 31 May to 1 June. The BOG had before it a number of major items,

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WMU and KMOU Sign MoU
2
June
2017

President of WMU, Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, and President of the Korea Maritime and Ocean University (KMOU), Prof. Dr. Han-il PARK, signed a

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French Maritime Academy Representatives Visit WMU
27
May
2017

On 19 May, President Doumbia-Henry welcomed a delegation from the French Marine Academy led by the Academy President, Admiral Alain Coldefy. The

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Shanghai Maritime Court Representatives Visit WMU
26
May
2017

On 23 May, President Doumbia-Henry welcomed President and Senior Judge, Zhao Hong, and the delegation from the Shanghai Maritime Court of the People’

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Port and Flag State Control and Inspection Regime Background - EPDC Delivered to GEFO
12
May
2017

On 8 May, President Doumbia-Henry welcomed participants from Gesellschaft für Oeltransporte mbH (GEFO) for an Executive Professional Development

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KONGSBERG Donates K-Sim Engine Room Simulator
8
May
2017

On 4 May, President Doumbia-Henry welcomed Mr. Lars Klemmetsby, Vice President Sales and Mr. Bjarne Torkelsen, Area Sales Manager, from Kongsberg

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WMU Regional Alumni Conference for the Americas
28
April
2017

The WMU Regional Alumni Conference for the Americas will take place in the City of Lima, Peru from 23 to 25 October 2017 in partnership with the

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WMU Joins Baltic Sea Region LNG Competence Centre at Go LNG Conference
28
April
2017

Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, WMU President, delivered an address at the Go LNG – Building LNG Competence and Business Partnership for the Baltic Sea

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Sixth Annual KR-CON Donation
21
April
2017

On 18 April, President Doumbia-Henry welcomed Mr. CHA, Moo-Jae, General Manager of the Copenhagen Branch Office of the Korean Register of Shipping (

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ITL Class of 2018 Inauguration - Shanghai
7
April
2017

On 20 March, the inauguration of WMU’s MSc in International Transport and Logistics (ITL) Class of 2018 took place at Shanghai Maritime University's

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Challenges of Unmanned Shipping – Nautical Institute Seminar at WMU
7
April
2017

On 31 March, the Swedish-Danish (SweDen) Branch of the Nautical Institute (NI) held their spring seminar event and Annual General Meeting at WMU. The

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EPDC on Shipping and Ports Delivered to ETF
5
April
2017

WMU delivered an Executive Professional Development Course (EPDC) in Malmö on Shipping and Ports to staff members from the European Transport Workers

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President Speaks at 6th International maritime Transport and Logistics Conference
24
March
2017

Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, WMU President, delivered a keynote address at the 6th International Maritime Transport and Logistics Conference (MARLOG

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World Maritime University and UN Environment step up cooperation to achieve Sustainable Development Goals
23
March
2017

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Mr Erik Solheim, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) and Dr.

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WMU Partners with Swedish Government on Save Our Ocean Seminar
16
March
2017

On 15 March, in collaboration with the Swedish Government, WMU hosted a seminar entitled Save Our Ocean: The Ocean Conference and Sustainable

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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
IMO Secretary-General Appoints Annalisse Sly of Australia as Member of the WMU Board of Governors
14
April
,
2022

Annalisse Sly, Alternate Permanent Representative of Australia to the IMO, appointed to the WMU Board of Governors.

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Feature
United Nations General Assembly Continues to Recognize the Important Role of WMU
14
April
,
2022

United Nations General Assembly recognizes the importance of the World Maritime University during its seventy-fifth session.

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Feature
US Friends of WMU Donation to Benefit Distance Learning
14
April
,
2022

WMU is pleased to announce the donation of 50,000 USD from the United States Friends of WMU.

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Feature
WMU Maritime Energy Management: Making an Impact for a Sustainable Maritime Future
14
April
,
2022

The World Maritime University (WMU) is at the forefront of MEM education and research.

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Feature
WMU President Addresses 70th Session of IMO Technical Cooperation Committee
14
April
,
2022

On 9 December, Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry addressed the IMO Technical Cooperation Committee (TCC) 70th session.

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Feature
IMO Welcomes UN Resolution on Keyworker Seafarers
14
April
,
2022

The United Nations General Assembly has called on UN Member States to designate seafarers and other marine personnel as key workers.

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Feature
WMU PhD Candidate Kristal Ambrose Receives Prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize 2020
14
April
,
2022

WMU PhD Candidate, Kristal Ambrose, is a recipient of the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize 2020.

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Feature
IMO Environment Committee Approves to Cut Ship Emissions
14
April
,
2022

Draft new mandatory regulations to cut the carbon intensity of existing ships have been approved by the IMO MEPC Committee.

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Feature
In Memoriam: William O’Neil
14
April
,
2022

Mr. William A. O'Neil, WMU Chancellor Emeritus and IMO Secretary-General Emeritus, has passed away at the age of 93.

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Feature
Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry Interview: Empowering the Maritime World through Education and Sustainable Development
14
April
,
2022

Watch the recent interview with Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry on Empowering the Maritime World through Education & Sustainable Development

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Feature
MTR 100 Ocean Influencer: Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry
14
April
,
2022

The July/August edition of Marine Technology Reporter, the 15th Annual "MTR100", features Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, as an Ocean Influencer

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Feature
Maritime Distance Learning - Reality and Challenges
14
April
,
2022

Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry delivered the Middle East Maritime Online Forum keynote speech on “Maritime Distance Learning - Reality and Challenges.”

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Feature
English and Study Skills 2020 Programme Underway by Distance Learning
14
April
,
2022

The intensive, 3-month English and Study Skills programme (ESSP) for 2020 is underway with 21 students from 14 countries.

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Feature
Problems Faced by Seafarers in the Wake of COVID-19
14
April
,
2022

A first-hand account of the COVID-19 challenges seafarers face - from a WMU alumnus currently serving as Captain of a vessel. 

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Feature
Seafarers are Key Workers - Day of the Seafarer 2020
14
April
,
2022

Seafarers are Key Workers - Day of the Seafarer 2020 - Video Message from Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, WMU President

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Feature
World Oceans Day 2020
14
April
,
2022

World Oceans Day, which falls on 8 June. WMU marked the occasion with participation in events, special lectures, and an ocean clean-up.

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Research
WMU Research Among 40 Stories Over 40 Years of EU Funding
19
November
,
2024

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.

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Research
Decarbonization Roadmap for the Domestic Fleet of the Republic of Korea
14
October
,
2024

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.

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Research
WMU Welcomes R/V Oceanograf and Contributes to Gender Research at Sea
11
October
,
2024

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

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Research
REPORT: COVID-19 Crisis – The “everything shock” in Shipping
19
August
,
2024

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

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Research
International Seminar on Maritime Decarbonization by Enabling Key Technology Symbiosis
11
October
,
2024

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.

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Research
WMU Partners with Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
19
August
,
2024

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

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Research
Seafarers’ Work/Rest Hours and Ships’ Manning Workshop
16
May
,
2024

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.

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Research
WMU Co-Hosts Satellite Event at Ocean Decade Conference
8
May
,
2024

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.

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Research
Effects of Climate Change on Marine Organisms - WMU Professor Co-authors Important Study
19
August
,
2024

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.

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Research
WMU Contributes to The Economist Impact Annual World Ocean Summit
8
April
,
2024

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)”.

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Research
WMU Professor Co-Authors Important Global Study on Deep Water Shark and Ray Extinction Risk
17
April
,
2024

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.

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Research
WMU Hosts BUGWRIGHT2 Forum 2024
8
March
,
2024

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.

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Research
WMU Consortium Partner for Nordic Grand Solutions ‘Hi-EFECTS’ Project
23
January
,
2024

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.

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Research
WMU Highlights Empowering Women Programme at COP 28
19
August
,
2024

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.

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Research
Conclusion of NordPlus Well-being Project
11
October
,
2023

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.

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Research
WMU Explores Potential of Synchromodality to Transform Freight Logistics
28
August
,
2023

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.

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Research
Maritime Transport in 2040: How future technologies will impact seafarers
27
June
,
2023

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.

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Research
2023 MarTID Survey Launched
2
October
,
2023

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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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WMU Welcomes United States Coast Guard Commandant
14
April
,
2022

Admiral Karl Schultz, Commandant

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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