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Published: Jun 25, 2026 - A major international study has found that the maritime workforce is not keeping pace with the rapid adoption of digital technologies, raising concerns for safety, efficiency and long‑term sustainability. The Report calls for urgent action on training, regulation and investment.
Published: Feb 01, 2017 - WMU alumnus, Ambassador Dwight Gardiner, Antigua and Barbuda's Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), has been
Published: Nov 22, 2025 - Representatives of the Class of 2004 gathered at the WMU in Malmö, Sweden, to commemorate 21 years since their graduation.
World Maritime University - An essential volume for maritime draftsmen, practitioners and scholars, that provides a summary of the history and theory of maritime law, as well as a hands-on practitioners’ guide that details the measures required for the implementation of IMO Conventions and treaty instruments.
World Maritime University - WMU organized Oil Spill Risk Management conference in March 2011 together with the International Maritime Organization. The volume includes a selection of papers presented during the conference addressing the topic of oil spill risk management and the preparedness and readiness of national jurisdiction, offshore and shipping industries.
WMU Publications - Ship recycling is considered the most environmentally friendly way to dispose of a vessel reaching the end of her operational life. In 2013, the International Conference on Ship Recycling (SHIPREC 2013) was held in Malmö, Sweden from 7-9 April. The
World Maritime University - A selection of papers and presentations from two maritime security symposia held at WMU: the International Symposium on the New Regime for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts at Sea, from 21-23 November 2005 and the International Symposium on Coastal Zone Piracy from 13-15 November 2006.
World Maritime University - This revised third edition of the textbook for instructors, lecturers, and educators working with STCW in the maritime education and training sector has been revised and updated.
World Maritime University - In January 2010 WMU organized a Ballast Water Week together with IMO’s GloBallast project, the Global Industry Alliance, and the North Sea Interreg project “Ballast Water Opportunity”.
Published: Dec 18, 2015 - WMU Marks International Migrants Day and Announces its Symposium on Sea Migration The sea serves as one of the most dangerous routes for migration.
Published: Sep 05, 2023 - Professionals from 15 different countries joined the programme that included an impressive roster of guest lecturers in addition to WMU faculty, and was moderated by The Right Hon Lord Nicholas Hamblen of Kersey, Justice of the Supreme Court for the United Kingdom.
World Maritime University - Maritime Governance and Control – Rights and Obligations of States in Maritime Safety, Security and Environmental Protection, is a compilation of materials developed over the many years of Jørgen Rasmussen's teaching at the World Maritime University (WMU).
Published: Jun 16, 2020 - WMU has joined the research project “EU Emission Trading System - impacts of including maritime transport” funded by Sweden's Trafikverket.
World Maritime University - The WMU Journal of Maritime Affairs (WMU JoMA) is an international journal that covers the subject areas of maritime safety, marine environment protection and shipping operations and gives, in this context, special attention to the human element and the impact of technology. WMU JoMA is for professionals in maritime administration, industry and education.
Published: Apr 28, 2021 - In order to achieve the ambitious targets of the IMO GHG strategy, shipping bodies have proposed a global carbon pricing scheme.
Published: Dec 02, 2025 - WMU, in collaboration with the 90 North Foundation, released the 2025 Arctic Report: The Arctic Ocean Region – Biodiversity, Governance & Protective Measures, a comprehensive assessment of one of the planet’s most rapidly changing and geopolitically significant regions.
Published: Apr 06, 2019 - Over 350 participants from more than 70 countries around the globe gathered at the World Maritime University (WMU) for the WMU Empowering Women in
Published: Jun 08, 2019 - In recognition of World Oceans Day, which falls on 8 June, President Doumbia-Henry provided a video message for the World Oceans Day celebrations
Published: Jan 15, 2015 - From IMO Briefing: 02, January 14, 2015 IMO Secretary-General launches 2015 World Maritime Day theme: “Maritime education and training” at World
Published: Sep 22, 2021 - The Friends of WMU Germany organized a special seminar on Current Challenges to the German Maritime Industry.
Published: Jul 28, 2025 - From 23 -25 July, WMU celebrated the graduation ceremonies and 20 year milestone anniversary, of the two Master of Science (MSc) in Maritime Affairs specializations offered in China.
Published: Dec 21, 2020 - Dr Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry spoke at ILO's Global Forum on the “Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006): Current and Future Developments”
Published: Nov 07, 2023 - The total number of WMU students who have received Sasakawa Fellowships to study at WMU now stands at 791 individuals from 85 countries, including the 31 Fellowship Students in the Class of 2024.
Published: May 25, 2015 - The International Maritime & Oceans Education & Training Symposium took place at the World Maritime University on 19 and 20 May and brought
Published: Sep 04, 2023 - The two week CAPFISH programme covered a number of topics related to IUU fishing and fisheries more broadly, in order to raise awareness of global and regional problems as well as tools available to address them.
Published: Sep 29, 2015 - On 25 September, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development that includes a bold set of Global Goals.