An MoU was signed by WMU and Batumi State Maritime Academy on 26 November 2020.
Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry spoke on the topic of “Education and Training to Solve the Challenge of Tomorrow” at the 2020 Maritime SheEO conference
Draft new mandatory regulations to cut the carbon intensity of existing ships have been approved by the IMO MEPC Committee.
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.
The first review meeting for the Cyber-MAR project took place on 10 November.
Dr Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, delivered a keynote address for the African Ports Forum November 9-10, 2020.
New research from WMU underlines systemic failures in the implementation of the regulatory regime for seafarers’ hours of work and rest
President Doumbia-Henry delivered a keynote speech for the 9th World Women University Presidents Forum.
A virtual graduation ceremony for WMU graduates in the distance learning programmes was held on 6 November.
President Doumbia-Henry delivered a keynote address at the MTCC-Africa Workshop on the Role of Women in Decarbonization.
Mr. William A. O'Neil, WMU Chancellor Emeritus and IMO Secretary-General Emeritus, has passed away at the age of 93.
WMU delivered its landmark Maritime Business Integrity and Corruption Awareness (CORA) Seminar for the sixth consecutive year.
24 October 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations.
Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry delivered a keynote address at the 9th International Maritime Transport and Logistics Conference 2020.
WMU welcomed H.E. Mr. Andrés Gregorio Núñez Sánchez, Ambassador and Consul General of Panama to the Kingdom of Sweden.
The WMU)-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute hosted a virtual workshop in support of Empowering Women for the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science.
An MoU was signed by WMU and Batumi State Maritime Academy on 26 November 2020.
Timor-Leste National Maritime Transport Policy Workshop Delivered Virtually by IMO and WMU
REV Ocean and the World Maritime University (WMU) signed a partnership agreement to join forces and find solutions to critical ocean issues.
WMU completed a customized, four-week Specialization Training Programme on Curriculum Development tailored for senior employees of EMSA.
A MoU has been signed between WMU and the Department for Shipping and Maritime of Kenya in an extraordinary virtual ceremony held on 8 July 2020.
The World Maritime University (WMU), established within the framework of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and the International Union
From 24-26 February, a delegation from WMU visited several agencies in Canada with the aim of strengthening partnerships and collaboration. Members
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the World Maritime University (WMU) and the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) during
Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry,
The World Maritime University (WMU) and Port Klang Free Zone SDN BHD (PKFZ), Port Klang, Malaysia signed on 26 November, a Memorandum of
The World Maritime University (WMU), established within the framework of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and the International
The World Maritime University (WMU), founded by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), has widened its focus to include the marine hull and
On 19 June, WMU President, Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, delivered a keynote address at the East Med Maritime Conference, which took place in Beirut,
On 14 June, WMU signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Higher Institute of Maritime Studies (ISEM) headquartered in Casablanca, Morocco
On the occasion of the 110th Anniversary of Dalian Maritime University (DMU), Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, President of the World Maritime University
On 31 May, Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, President of the World Maritime University (WMU) was a guest speaker at the Awards Ceremony for the Canadian
On 28 May, WMU signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CETENA S.p.A, a company within the Fincantieri Group, is dedicated to research and
On 21 May, WMU signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bangladesh Marine Academy (BMA). The MoU was signed by Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry
On 5 April, World Maritime University (WMU) signed an enhanced Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (
Dr Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, delivered a keynote address for the African Ports Forum November 9-10, 2020.
President Doumbia-Henry delivered a keynote speech for the 9th World Women University Presidents Forum.
A virtual graduation ceremony for WMU graduates in the distance learning programmes was held on 6 November.
President Doumbia-Henry delivered a keynote address at the MTCC-Africa Workshop on the Role of Women in Decarbonization.
24 October 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations.
Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry delivered a keynote address at the 9th International Maritime Transport and Logistics Conference 2020.
The WMU Alumni Webinar Series continued on 29 September with the subject of Covid-19 and Labour: Revisiting the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.
Ceremony held for WMU Class of 2020 whose fellowships were funded by the German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure.
The annual Sasakawa Fellows Awards Ceremony was held on 28 September for WMU students in the Class of 2020.
WMU Contributes to OECS Sustainable Development Movement 2020 Summit
Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, President of WMU, delivers World Maritime Day 2020 video message.
WMU 2020 graduation ceremony of the MSc Programme in International Transport and Logistics (ITL) in cooperation with Shanghai Maritime University.
Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry was the keynote guest at the ceremony marking the official opening of the new International Maritime Academy premises.
In 2020, WMU students again joined forces with the City of Malmö and the SEA-U Marine Science Center on cleaning up Malmö's coastline.
WMU webinar addressing the primary impact the pandemic has had on maritime safety and security, and disruptions in the global supply chain.
We very much regret to announce that the IMLA 2020 Joint Conference with ICERS, IMEC and INSLC, scheduled for 1-5 September 2020 at the World
On 24 March, President Doumbia-Henry informed WMU alumni that the Alumni Homecoming Conference, WMU 2020: Building Global Maritime & Ocean
Draft new mandatory regulations to cut the carbon intensity of existing ships have been approved by the IMO MEPC Committee.
Mr. William A. O'Neil, WMU Chancellor Emeritus and IMO Secretary-General Emeritus, has passed away at the age of 93.
Watch the recent interview with Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry on Empowering the Maritime World through Education & Sustainable Development
The July/August edition of Marine Technology Reporter, the 15th Annual "MTR100", features Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, as an Ocean Influencer
Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry delivered the Middle East Maritime Online Forum keynote speech on “Maritime Distance Learning - Reality and Challenges.”
The intensive, 3-month English and Study Skills programme (ESSP) for 2020 is underway with 21 students from 14 countries.
A first-hand account of the COVID-19 challenges seafarers face - from a WMU alumnus currently serving as Captain of a vessel.
Seafarers are Key Workers - Day of the Seafarer 2020 - Video Message from Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, WMU President
World Oceans Day, which falls on 8 June. WMU marked the occasion with participation in events, special lectures, and an ocean clean-up.
Global Governance During Pandemic: Implications of Force Majeure and National Emergency for Worker Rights Protections - WMU President Dr Doumbia-Henry
In these challenging times, the maritime and oceans community will need WMU more than ever before.The WMU Board of Governors met online on 11 May 2020
WMU has a long-standing history of engaging with the local community and has been active in supporting local events and community efforts
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, students at the World Maritime University (WMU) have continued their studies, essentially uninterrupted.
WMU is leading the charge in this time of COVID-19 to support a cohesive, strong and resilient maritime and oceans community.
The World Maritime University mourns the passing of Pierre Léonard, a long-standing supporter of WMU. Mr Léonard was responsible for the initiative
Dear Applicants, I am delighted to confirm to you that the University is very much open for business, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The faculty and
President Doumbia-Henry expresses condolences on behalf of WMU: It is with deep sadness that the World Maritime University (WMU) learned of the
On 8 April, President Doumbia-Henry spoke to students at the Henrik Smith Residence (HSR), where the majority of the students in the Malmö MSc
The first review meeting for the Cyber-MAR project took place on 10 November.
New research from WMU underlines systemic failures in the implementation of the regulatory regime for seafarers’ hours of work and rest
The WMU)-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute hosted a virtual workshop in support of Empowering Women for the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science.
The 2020 Training Practices Report presenting the results from the third MarTID survey is now available.
The JoMA special issue will focus on insights regarding maritime safety and security issues, and socio-economic and political impact of COVID-19.
WMU has joined the research project “EU Emission Trading System - impacts of including maritime transport” funded by Sweden's Trafikverket.
The project consortium includes eight partners that cover the full spectrum of on-shore power supply
Despite the global challenges of Covid-19, the World Maritime University (WMU) continues to contribute to important research projects, including the
As a partner in the SAFEMODE project, WMU is contributing to strengthening synergies between maritime and aviation in the field of human factors.The
For the third consecutive year, the Maritime Training Insights Database (MarTID) global survey is available to gather input from seafarers, maritime
At COP25 in Madrid, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) released the comprehensive report “Ocean deoxygenation: everyone’s
On 18 December, the World Maritime University (WMU) hosted a BONUS BALTIMARI Workshop entitled “From Research to Practice”. The one-day research
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
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.
WMU delivered its landmark Maritime Business Integrity and Corruption Awareness (CORA) Seminar for the sixth consecutive year.
SSRS and SMA provided a maritime safety programme for WMU students.
The second of three in situ seminars for the International Maritime Law Postgraduate Diploma Programme was recently delivered in a two-day webinar.
WMU President lecture on "Global Governance During Pandemic: Implications of Force Majeure and National Emergency for Worker Rights Protections."
WMU's Response to a Sustainable Planet - a special lecture on 22 and 23 June 2020.
Madagascar is the latest country to benefit from the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) work promoting good maritime governance to support
For the 4th consecutive year, the World Maritime University (WMU) delivered its seminal Maritime Business Integrity and Corruption Awareness (CORA)
As part of IMO's on-going work to support the future leaders of the maritime world, the World Maritime University (WMU) MSc in Maritime Affairs
On 27 May, President Doumbia-Henry welcomed to WMU the Rt Hon Sir Nicholas Hamblen QC, PC, Lord Justice of Appeal for the United Kingdom. WMU
On 7 March, the International Maritime Safety Security Academy (IMSSEA) hosted a clustering workshop entitled “Maritime training and research
In recognition of World Oceans Day, which falls on 8 June, President Doumbia-Henry provided a video message for the World Oceans Day celebrations
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