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Mission Statement
As the International Maritime Organization’s apex institution for high-level maritime education and research, our mission is to serve the global maritime community in furtherance of IMO’s aims and objectives.
As a centre of excellence for maritime education and research, the University promotes the highest practicable standards in maritime transportation, policy and administration, management, safety, security and environment protection, and provides a mechanism for the international exchange and transfer of knowledge and its applications. In particular, the University:
- continuously reviews and develops its postgraduate programmes in response to current and future customer requirements, particularly in the developing countries
- offers a range of consultancy services and professional updating programmes for the international maritime community
- undertakes original and applied research into aspects of maritime safety and security, maritime management, marine environment management and protection, and human resource development
- provides an international focus and forum for networking and collaboration on critical issues and developments in maritime transportation world-wide
- pursues effective policies of equal opportunity and commitment to quality in all areas of its activity
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