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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.
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Published: Jul 07, 2014 - Professor William Tetley, C.M., Q.C., LL.L., passed away in Montreal, Canada on 1 July, aged 87. After practicing civil, commercial, and marine law
Published: Jul 23, 2013 - Dr. C.P. Srivastava, KCMG, IMO Secretary-General Emeritus, WMU Founding Chancellor Emeritus, has passed away in Genoa, Italy on 22 July, aged 93.Dr.
Published: Nov 17, 2015 - The University is delighted to announce that the Nippon Foundation/Sasakawa Peace Foundation of Japan will make available a limited number of
Published: Oct 30, 2020 - Mr. William A. O'Neil, WMU Chancellor Emeritus and IMO Secretary-General Emeritus, has passed away at the age of 93.
Global Lead, Maritime Transport and Ports, World Bank ()
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: Jun 09, 2014 - Captain Donald M. Waters, Rector of the World Maritime University from 1990-1996, passed away in Inverness, Scotland on 3 June at the age of 85.
Published: Jun 22, 2026 - WMU hosted the an Ocean Warrior Workshop at Malmö International School (MIS), engaging two preschool classes from the Early Years Programme (ages 5–6) in an interactive learning experience about the importance of protecting the ocean.
President and CEO, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) (United States)
Published: Sep 26, 2025 - The visit was arranged by Asia House to inspire the next generation to consider careers in the maritime sector — not only at sea as seafarers, but also in crucial roles as administrators, policymakers, and leaders in the global maritime community.
Students who cannot secure funding in their home countries can be considered for one of the fellowships that are made available each year by a number of international donors.
Published: Nov 24, 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
Published: Sep 22, 2025 - The annual gathering, organized by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF), fosters connections between the graduating Class and the incoming Sasakawa-sponsored students, laying the foundation for future collaboration.
Published: Oct 20, 2022 - The 31 Sasakawa Fellowship Students in the soon-to-graduate Class of 2022 joined an online meeting with Dr Yohei Sasakawa.
Published: Nov 05, 2019 - The annual Sasakawa Fellows Reception, hosted by The Nippon Foundation, was held at WMU on 2 November in the Sasakawa Auditorium. At the event, 30
Published: Sep 21, 2023 - The orientation event is hosted annually by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation to promote connections between the graduating Class and the incoming Sasakawa-sponsored students to foster future collaboration.
Published: Nov 03, 2025 - The event celebrated the 30 students in the Class of 2025 sponsored by The Nippon Foundation, who were formally recognized as WMU Sasakawa Fellows.
Published: Oct 04, 2024 - The Orientation for the new Sasakawa Fellowship Students is an annual event, organized by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, to strengthen connections between the graduating and incoming Sasakawa Fellowship Students.
Published: Nov 04, 2018 - The annual Sasakawa Fellows Reception, hosted by The Nippon Foundation, was held at WMU on 3 November in the Sasakawa Auditorium. At the event, 30
Published: Oct 01, 2020 - The annual Sasakawa Fellows Awards Ceremony was held on 28 September for WMU students in the Class of 2020.
Published: Nov 05, 2024 - The annual Sasakawa Fellows Reception, hosted by The Nippon Foundation, was held at WMU on 31 October in the Sasakawa Auditorium. The 30 students in the Class of 2024, who were sponsored by The Nippon Foundation, were honored as WMU Sasakawa Fellows.
Published: Oct 20, 2021 - 31 students in the Class of 2021, funded by The Nippon Foundation, officially joined the Sasakawa Fellows Network.