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
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: Nov 07, 2017 - At the 2017 WMU Graduation Ceremony on 5 November, a record number of six candidates were awarded the Doctor of Philosophy in Maritime Affairs. There
Published: Oct 31, 2023 - At the 2023 WMU Graduation Ceremony on 28 October, a record number of ten candidates were awarded the Doctor of Philosophy in Maritime Affairs. The graduates also represent a record in terms of gender with 7 out of 10 being women, also with a record contingency from the Caribbean Region.
President (May 2009-May 2014) and Professor (United States)
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
Lecture -
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,
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
Conferences -
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: 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 26, 2015 - The recent spate of accidents involving domestic ferries in Asia has led further attention of various stakeholders to the International Maritime
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 20, 2023 - The Class includes 130 students from 48 countries with a record enrolment of 52 women comprising 40 percent of the intake.
Published: Jun 13, 2023 - The World Maritime University (WMU) - Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute, in collaboration with Marine Technology Society (MTS), hosted a lunch and panel on Women and the Ocean Decade at the OCEANS Limerick 2023 conference.
Published: Nov 01, 2021 - The 2021 WMU graduation ceremonies bring the total number of graduates to 5,632 from 171 countries.
Published: Mar 09, 2016 - In recognition of International Women’s Day (IWD), the World Maritime University Women’s Association (WMUWA) hosted a programme for students and
Published: Nov 15, 2012 - WMU has successfully participated in a number of research calls within the European Union’s 7th Framework Programme. Under the call for "Human
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: Apr 25, 2013 - Less than two percent of the global seafarers are comprised of women. This substantially low number was the center of attention at IMO’s Regional
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: Mar 09, 2017 - March 8 is annually recognized as International Women's Day (IWD), a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements
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: Nov 18, 2013 - For the intake of 2013, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) sponsored a record number of South Africans to study at WMU, a total of
Published: Jul 29, 2024 - A total of 73 students graduated from the MSc specializations in China bringing the total number to 1,317 graduates since inception of the programmes in 2005.
Published: Jun 26, 2023 - An in-depth exploration of a number of maritime issues related to future ship technologies, including automation, and seeks to qualify the probable impact on seafarers.