Published: Apr 27, 2020 - The World Maritime University mourns the passing of Pierre Léonard, a long-standing supporter of WMU. Mr Léonard was responsible for the initiative
Published: Apr 15, 2020 - President Doumbia-Henry expresses condolences on behalf of WMU: It is with deep sadness that the World Maritime University (WMU) learned of the
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Published: May 23, 2018 - The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has just announced the generous grant of 10 new fellowships for qualified applicants from the South Pacific
Published: Oct 26, 2015 - The recent spate of accidents involving domestic ferries in Asia has led further attention of various stakeholders to the International Maritime
Published: Dec 07, 2012 - Dr. Björn Kjerfve, President of the World Maritime University, was elected as a corresponding Member of the Academia Brasileira de Ciências, the
Published: Oct 15, 2025 - Dr. Michelle Grech, Manager of Vessel Operations at the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), delivered engaging lecture titled “Revising the International Management Code Review – Challenges and the Way Forward.”
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: Sep 20, 2023 - The Class includes 130 students from 48 countries with a record enrolment of 52 women comprising 40 percent of the intake.
Published: Oct 26, 2015 - The recent spate of accidents involving domestic ferries in Asia has led further attention of various stakeholders to the International Maritime
Published: Sep 03, 2019 - On 30 August at the United Nations Headquarters, as part of the Third Session of the Intergovernmental Conference on an international legally binding
Published: Nov 05, 2014 - At the annual Sasakawa Fellows Reception, hosted by the Ocean Policy Research Foundation (OPRF) on 1 November, the 22 students sponsored in the Class
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Published: - WMU Releases BBNJ Workshop and Side Events Report
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Published: Feb 12, 2019 - On 7 February, the World Maritime University (WMU) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan hosted an International Workshop on BBNJ. The
Published: Dec 15, 2015 - WMU welcomes the historic agreement to combat climate change that was agreed to in Paris on 12 December. "I am delighted that 195 countries have
Published: Feb 04, 2016 - From IMO Briefing: 04 03/02/2016 United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday (3 February) visited the Headquarters of the International
Published: May 22, 2019 - From 15-16 May, the 43rd Annual Center for Oceans Law and Policy (COLP) Conference took place at the World Maritime University (WMU). The event was
In support of the WMU Endowment Fund efforts, the Stewards of the Sea campaign aims to achieve the strategic objective of long-term financial stability, independence and sustainability of the University and to augment WMU’s capacity to provide education, training, research, scholarship and capacity building in maritime and ocean related matters for government officials and industry stakeholders, particularly those in developing countries.
In support of the WMU Endowment Fund efforts, the Stewards of the Sea campaign aims to achieve the strategic objective of long-term financial stability, independence and sustainability of the University and to augment WMU’s capacity to provide education, training, research, scholarship and capacity building in maritime and ocean related matters for government officials and industry stakeholders, particularly those in developing countries.
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Before applying for a fellowship from a WMU donor, you are strongly advised to explore all funding possibilities in your home country. Please find here a non-exhaustive list of institutes that may provide funding,
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Published: Jun 08, 2026 - “REIMAGINE: Beyond The World We Know, A New Relationship With Our Ocean,” is the theme for World Oceans Day 2026.
Published: Dec 11, 2014 - Senior professionals from the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) took part in a customized Executive Professional Development Course delivered at WMU
Published: Dec 06, 2012 - The European Commission's Leonardo da Vinci (LDV) Programme is established to fund practical projects in the field of vocational education and