WEBINAR - Contemporary Maritime Governance: Bridging Global Standards with Strategic Public Management
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The maritime sector is transitioning from traditional administration toward New Public Management and agile governance models. Real progress now depends on how nations move beyond simple compliance to implement sophisticated frameworks that promote efficiency and international cooperation.This webinar is a key component of WMU’s ongoing commitment to excellence as we review and modernize our curricula to ensure we are educating the next generation of maritime leaders for the complexities of the 21st century. By participating, you contribute to a high-level dialogue that bridges academic rigour with the operational realities of the blue economy.
WHY ATTEND?
Address Global Deficiencies: Gain insights into how nations can overcome common performance gaps identified during IMO audits.
Broad Sectoral Relevance: The governance principles discussed apply across the entire ocean spectrum—including shipping, ports, fisheries, marine tourism, offshore energy, and renewables.
Networking: This event offers a unique "Global Handshake," allowing participants to mix with WMU alumni, current students, invited international experts, faculty, and a broad external audience of maritime professionals.
Shape the Future: Your engagement helps inform the evolution of maritime leadership education.
EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: GOVERNANCE INSIGHTS BRIEF
All registered participants will receive an exclusive Post-Webinar Executive Summary: Best Practices in Modern Maritime Governance. This document will synthesize the strategic insights and "lessons learned" shared by our global panelists, serving as a valuable reference for your own organization’s policy development.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This webinar is fully open to the public. Government regulators, port executives, legal consultants, and professionals across all marine-related industries are welcome.
MODERATORS
Dr. Aref Fakhry, Associate Professor, World Maritime University, Sweden
Dr. María Carolina Romero, Associate Professor, World Maritime University, Sweden
DISTINGUISHED PANELISTS
Ms. Médina Thiam (WMU Class of 2014), Technical Adviser to the General Director, National Agency for Maritime Affairs (ANAM), Senegal
Commander LT Enrique Vargas Guerra (WMU Class of 2006), Head of the IMO Audit Division, International Affairs Department, Directorate General of the Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine (DIRECTEMAR), Armada de Chile
Dr. Elizabeth Batsara, Senior Consultant on Maritime Decarbonisation, Ricardo plc (a member of WSP), Legal and Regulatory Expert, Greece
AGENDA
13:30 – 13:45 CET: Opening KeynoteEvolution from Administration to Governance: Navigating the New Public Management Landscape in the Ocean Sector.
13:45 – 14:30 CET: Global Perspectives PanelAddressing audit deficiencies and integrating diverse ocean sectors into a cohesive national strategy.
14:30 – 15:00 CET: Interactive Governance Lab (Q&A)An open forum for alumni and the public to engage directly with the panel.
SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS IN ADVANCE
To ensure a dynamic and engaging discussion, we encourage participants to submit their questions to the panelists in advance through the alumni office.
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