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(NEWS) WMU Contributes to SEANERGY Project
www.wmu.se/news/wmu-contributes-to-seaenergy-project

Published: Oct 14, 2022 - Sustainability EducationAl programme for greeNER fuels and enerGY on ports (SEANERGY).

(NEWS) International Seminar on Maritime Decarbonization by Enabling Key Technology Symbiosis
www.wmu.se/news/international-seminar-on-maritime-decarbonization-by-enabling-key-technology-symbiosis

Published: May 27, 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.

(NEWS) WMU Commits to UN 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda
www.wmu.se/news/wmu-commits-to-un-2030-sustainable-development-agenda

Published: Sep 29, 2015 - On 25 September, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development that includes a bold set of Global Goals.

(PEOPLE) Omar Hassein
www.wmu.se/people/omar-hassein

Head, Member State Audits, International Maritime Organization (IMO) (United Kingdom)

(NEWS) IMO Environment Committee Approves to Cut Ship Emissions
www.wmu.se/news/imo-environment-committee-approves-to-cut-ship-emissions

Published: Nov 19, 2020 - Draft new mandatory regulations to cut the carbon intensity of existing ships have been approved by the IMO MEPC Committee.

(EVENTS) WEBINAR - Decarbonization of International Shipping - Global and Regional Perspectives on Achieving Reduction Targets
www.wmu.se/events/webinar-decarbonization-of-international-shipping-global-and-regional-perspectives-on-achieving-reduction-targets

Webinar - The webinar will introduce the latest development of short-term measures as agreed under the auspices of the IMO. However, the real focus shall rather be set on the mid-term and long term GHG mitigation measures which are not yet agreed.

(RESEARCH) Innovative risk-based tools for ship safety inspection
www.wmu.se/project/innovative-risk-based-tools-for-ship-safety-inspection

SAFEPEC

(NEWS) A Way Forward - Conclusions from the WMU Empowering Women in the Maritime Community Conference
www.wmu.se/news/a-way-forward-conclusions-from-the-wmu-empowering-women-in-the-maritime-community-conference

Published: Apr 09, 2019 - From 4-5 April, over 350 participants from more than 70 countries around the globe gathered at the World Maritime University (WMU) for the WMU

(PEOPLE) James Herbert
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ISU Secretary General ()

(NEWS) 2023 MarTID Survey Launched
www.wmu.se/news/2023-martid-survey-launched

Published: Jun 14, 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.

Strategic Directions
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(PEOPLE) Per Nilsson
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Senior Thermal Hydraulics Expert, Salfoss, Sweden (Sweden)

(PEOPLE) Vincent Power
www.wmu.se/people/dr-vincent-power

Partner, A&L Goodbody ()

(PEOPLE) Jan Hoffmann
www.wmu.se/people/jan-hoffmann

Global Lead, Maritime Transport and Ports, World Bank ()

(RESEARCH) Integrated Maritime Progressive Assessment and Calibration Tool
www.wmu.se/project/integrated-maritime-progressive-assessment-and-calibration-tool

IMPACT

(NEWS) IMO Secretary-General Addresses WMU Student Body
www.wmu.se/news/imo-secretary-general-addresses-wmu-student-body

Published: Oct 07, 2015 - IMO Secretary-General and WMU Chancellor, Mr. Koji Sekimizu, made a visit to WMU on 7 October. As Mr. Sekimizu was in Copenhagen for the Danish

(NEWS) Combating Maritime Corruption through WMU Curriculum
www.wmu.se/news/combating-maritime-corruption-through-wmu-curriculum

Published: Aug 04, 2023 - The Maritime Business Integrity and Corruption Awareness (CORA) Seminar was delivered in partnership with the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN).

(NEWS) Training Course for Simulator Training and Assessment Delivered in Russia
www.wmu.se/news/training-course-for-simulator-training-and-assessment-delivered-in-russia

Published: Oct 16, 2014 - A customized professional development course was delivered at the Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping Makarov Training

(NEWS) Two EPDCs Delivered in Jakarta
www.wmu.se/news/two-epdcs-delivered-in-jakarta

Published: Feb 16, 2015 - From 9-13 February, two Executive Professional Development Courses (EPDCs) were delivered by WMU in Jakarta, Indonesia in collaboration with the

(EVENTS) Almedalen
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Conferences -

(NEWS) New Charter for WMU
www.wmu.se/news/new-charter-for-wmu

Published: Jan 10, 2010 - WMU will begin 2010 with a new Charter.  IMO Assembly, at its 26th session in early December, adopted a resolution to update and revise the

(NEWS) In Memoriam: Claes Isacson
www.wmu.se/news/in-memoriam-claes-isacson

Published: Jul 16, 2013 - Mr. Claes Isacson, Chief Executive Officer of the Gard group for the last 12 years, and a member of the WMU Executive Board for the past two years,

(NEWS) President Doumbia-Henry Hails ILO's Adoption of Amendments to the MLC, 2006 Protecting Seafarers in the Event of Pi
www.wmu.se/news/president-doumbia-henry-hails-ilos-adoption-of-amendments-to-the-mlc-2006-protecting-seafarers-in-the-event-of-piracy-and-armed-robbery-at-sea

Published: May 02, 2018 - From my perspective as the President of the World Maritime University (WMU) and as a former ILO Director closely involved for over 15 years with the

(NEWS) WMU to Contribute to Review and Updating of Maritime Activity Legal Framework for Mozambique
www.wmu.se/news/wmu-to-contribute-to-review-and-updating-of-maritime-activity-legal-framework-for-mozambique

Published: Jun 08, 2015 - WMU Associate Professor, Dr. Aref Fakhry, was recently in Maputo, Mozambique, from 12-15 May. The visit was organised under the framework of

(NEWS) Ambassador of Japan to Sweden Visits WMU
www.wmu.se/news/ambassador-of-japan-to-sweden-visits-wmu

Published: Feb 16, 2016 - H.E. Mr. Jun Yamazaki, Ambassador of Japan to Sweden, was welcomed to WMU on 15 February by Vice-President International, Dr. Shuo Ma on behalf of Dr

(NEWS) Nippon Foundation Announces Major Financial Support for Enhanced World Maritime University
www.wmu.se/news/nippon-foundation-announces-major-financial-support-for-enhanced-world-maritime-university

Published: May 21, 2015 - IMO Briefing: 21, May 21, 2015 Nippon Foundation Chairman Mr Yohei Sasakawa, speaking at the inauguration of new WMU premises, said the

(NEWS) Exploring the Future of Shipping at the Biodiversity and Climate Nexus
www.wmu.se/news/exploring-the-future-of-shipping-at-the-biodiversity-and-climate-nexus

Published: May 22, 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.

(NEWS) National Maritime Transport Policy Workshop in St. Lucia
www.wmu.se/news/national-maritime-transport-policy-workshop-in-st-lucia

Published: Jul 01, 2016 - From 22-24 June, WMU delivered a National Maritime Transport Policy (NMTP) Workshop in St. Lucia. This is part of the International Maritime

(NEWS) WMU International Day 2013
www.wmu.se/news/wmu-international-day-2013

Published: Jul 12, 2013 - International Day has been an annual tradition at WMU since 1999. In the years prior, there were similar events, but the high standard for the event

(NEWS) Seafarers’ Work/Rest Hours and Ships’ Manning Workshop
www.wmu.se/news/seafarers-work-rest-workshop

Published: May 16, 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.