Published: Jan 27, 2017 - The International Conference on Maritime Energy Management (MARENER 2017) took place at the World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmö, Sweden from 24
Springer - This book provides an overview of contemporary trends and challenges in maritime energy management (MEM). Coordinated action is necessary to achieve a low carbon and energy-efficient maritime future, and MEM is the prevailing framework aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions resulting from maritime industry activities.
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Springer - Over more than three decades starting in the 1990s, thousands of robberies, acts of piracy, and other violent attacks against merchant vessels have been reported in many of the world’s waters. The grave danger of piracy poses a direct threat not only to the security and efficiency of marine transportation, but more seriously, to the lives of the men and woman carrying out this important function.
Published: Jun 17, 2022 - A WMU delegation visited key maritime, port, and disaster management agencies in Ghana in connection with the WeCAPS project.
Published: Jul 20, 2013 - A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Academic Cooperation was signed on 16 July with the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). Under the terms of the
Published: Aug 10, 2011 - On 8-9 August 2011, the World Maritime University proudly hosted a Maritime Seminar focusing on three distinct regions, West Africa, India
Published: Oct 05, 2023 - The MoU aims to promote academic, educational, training, consultancy and research exchange between the two institutions in the maritime, oceans and yachting fields.
Professor, Head of MSEA; University of the Arctic (UArctic) Chair in Search and Rescue (SAR) (Greece)
Published: Apr 24, 2015 - WMU Acting President, Neil Bellefontaine, and Finance Officer, Leo Viajar, visited the Philippines from 16-21 April and had the opportunity to meet
Webinar - APPLYING A TRANS-DISCIPLINARY SHIPYARD ENERGY MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK: A strategic analysis from concept to case study.
Published: Mar 27, 2025 - A new report published by Lloyd's Register Foundation, and based on WMU research, highlights opportunities to make the number of seafarers more sustainable by investing in Africa's emerging talent and supporting women in maritime roles.
Published: Mar 21, 2022 - Applying a Trans-disciplinary Shipyard Energy Management Framework: A Strategic Analysis from Concept to Case Study
Published: Mar 05, 2025 - At the 11th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW), WMU presented key research and development on the Train-the-Trainer programme on alternative fuels at MTCC Asia, seafarer sustainability, work/rest hours, and food security.
Published: Nov 26, 2015 - From IMO Briefing: 50 26/11/2015 The IMO Assembly has unanimously endorsed the appointment of Mr. Kitack Lim (Republic of Korea) as the Secretary-
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Published: Nov 19, 2013 - Support for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) within the shipping industry was strong at The Northern European Shipping CSR Symposium that took
Published: Oct 15, 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.
Published: May 20, 2015 - State-of-the-art facilities for the World Maritime University (WMU) were inaugurated on 19 May and the celebrations included a gathering of
Published: Mar 10, 2023 - WMU is proud to have supported the negotiation of the agreed text of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement.
Published: Nov 03, 2025 - On 1 November, the latest cohort of the maritime and oceans leaders of tomorrow graduated from WMU.