Published: Feb 06, 2013 - The 2013 Professional Development Course (PDC) schedule is now available. Twelve courses are planned throughout 2013 starting with the Introductory

Administrative -

Published: Nov 20, 2019 - The International Conference on Legal, Scientific and Economic Aspects of Deep Seabed Mining took place at the International Seabed Authority (ISA)

Published: Nov 04, 2013 - The Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) - Course for Professionals concluded at WMU 28-29 October. Twenty participants, most of whom are planning

Published: Sep 15, 2021 - From 8-10 September 2021 WMU hosted the virtual conference “Seas of Transition: Setting a Course for the Future”.

Published: Nov 06, 2015 - WMU is pleased to welcome Dr. Devinder Grewal as the first Indian Professorial Chair in Port Management. Professor Grewal has an interest in ports

Lecture -

PhD Candidate (India)

Published: Apr 12, 2021 - Maryanne Adams, Deputy Commissioner of Maritime Affairs for the Republic of the Marshall Islands, has been appointed to the WMU Board of Governors.

Development Officer (Sweden)

Published: May 12, 2017 - On 8 May, President Doumbia-Henry welcomed participants from Gesellschaft für Oeltransporte mbH (GEFO) for an Executive Professional Development

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: Jun 14, 2021 - The webinar presented on-going digital innovation efforts within smart shipping and automation.

Published: Jun 16, 2020 - WMU has joined the research project “EU Emission Trading System - impacts of including maritime transport” funded by Sweden's Trafikverket.

Published: Jun 10, 2024 - The Emerging Technology and the Law of the Sea workshop was co-organized with the Stockton Center for International law (SCIL) with generous support from the Transport General Authority (TGA).

Published: Jun 07, 2021 - In recognition of World Oceans Day 2021, Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, President of the World Maritime University (WMU) provided a video message .

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.

Conferences -

Published: Apr 13, 2021 - HE Aureny Aguirre O. Sunza has been appointed by the IMO Secretary-General, Mr Kitack Lim, to join the WMU Board of Governors.

Professional Development - An academic offering to professionals in the maritime and ocean sector specifically designed to equip these individuals with specialized knowledge and insight for optimal success in Maritime Affairs.

Published: Mar 12, 2021 - Annalisse Sly, Alternate Permanent Representative of Australia to the IMO, appointed to the WMU Board of Governors.

Published: Mar 29, 2021 - HE Geneviève Jean-van Rossum has been appointed to join the WMU Board of Governors.

Webinar -

Administrative Assistant, Office of the President (Germany )

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: Feb 23, 2026 - Ms Tatjana Krilic and Mr Omar Hassein from the IMO delivered a joint lecture entitled “Insights from IMSAS and future directions” for students in the Maritime Safety & Environmental Administration (MSEA) specialization.

Published: Oct 11, 2022 - In cooperation with Nordic Crisis Management, WMU co-organized their annual seminar for port security officers.

Published: Oct 07, 2025 -

Published: Mar 06, 2024 - The Forum brought together academics and experts in robotics and law to deliberate the strengths, weaknesses, obstacles, and prospects stemming from the implementation of technology and/or techniques within the maritime and oceanic realm.