Published: Dec 11, 2015 - PRESS RELEASE 9 December 2015 “We are delighted to mark the United Nations’ International Anti-Corruption Day today by announcing a new initiative,
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Published: May 28, 2026 - In response to the increase in reported cases of seafarer abandonment, the World Maritime University (WMU) has launched a large-scale research initiative titled Seafarer Abandonment: A focused investigation into regulatory implementation.
SVP Wind Powered Projects, Wallenius Lines (Sweden)
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
President and CEO, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) (United States)
Published: Oct 21, 2016 - From 17 to 21 October, WMU delivered a course focused on business integrity issues and corruption awareness in partnership with the Danish shipowner
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
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Published: Dec 09, 2022 - WMU's Closing the Circle Programme delivered a special session on sargassum at the 75th Conference of the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute
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.
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Senior Director Sustainability, CLIA Europe (Spain)
Secretary General of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) (United Kingdom)
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Springer - This book addresses the environmental, legal, social, and economic aspects of corporate social responsibility in the maritime industry. It discusses the voluntary aspects of the CSR concept and how the lines between informal and formal rules are merging and becoming fuzzy.
Published: Apr 11, 2014 - A seven-part customized professional development program for maritime surveyors from the Swedish Transport Agency (STA) concluded on 11 April. The
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Published: Aug 19, 2014 - After nearly a decade of absence, the Dragon Boat Races returned to Malmö in 2014 during Malmöfestivalen. The races were a highlight of student and
Published: May 23, 2014 - Two meetings were recently held at WMU in relation to the PROMERC project, including a two-day workshop held on 15 and 16 May as well as the Ethics
Published: Oct 23, 2015 - In preparation for the impending mandatory IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) , Professor Jens-Uwe Schröder-Hinrichs, who serves as an IMO Lead
Published: May 18, 2026 - WMU Professor Momoko Kitada recognized for her long-standing commitment to gender equality and empowering women in the maritime industry.
WMU would not be the academic institution that it is today without the constant support of the donors who make it possible for WMU to advance its global maritime and ocean capacity-building mission.
The University is governed by Charter and Statues approved by IMO Assembly. The Secretary-General of the IMO serves as Chancellor of WMU. The 30-member Board of Governors meets annually and the 11-member Executive Board meets no less than three times a year.
Published: Nov 23, 2025 - Professor Momoko Kitada, Nippon Foundation Professorial Chair in Gender and Innovation; Head, Maritime Education & Training at the World Maritime University (WMU), has been selected to receive the 2026 IMO Gender Equality Award, following her nomination by Japan.
Published: Apr 25, 2016 - On 22 April, President Doumbia-Henry delivered a keynote address at Webster University Geneva’s 10th Security Forum (SF). The theme focused on Piracy
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.