Published: Nov 09, 2020 - New research from WMU underlines systemic failures in the implementation of the regulatory regime for seafarers’ hours of work and rest
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.
Head, Member State Audits, International Maritime Organization (IMO) (United Kingdom)
Published: Nov 19, 2020 - Draft new mandatory regulations to cut the carbon intensity of existing ships have been approved by the IMO MEPC Committee.
Webinar - The webinar will introduce the latest development of short-term measures as agreed under the auspices of the IMO. However, the real focus shall rather be set on the mid-term and long term GHG mitigation measures which are not yet agreed.
SAFEPEC
Published: Aug 27, 2026 - The Summer Academy on Maritime Decarbonization reflects WMU’s role in bringing together academic, industry and other maritime stakeholders to examine complex issues facing the sector and identify pathways towards practical solutions.
Published: Apr 09, 2019 - From 4-5 April, over 350 participants from more than 70 countries around the globe gathered at the World Maritime University (WMU) for the WMU
Published: Jun 14, 2023 - The fifth annual MarTID survey has been launched to continue the study of global maritime training practices. Separate surveys are available until 31 August 2023 for seafarers, ship operators, and maritime education and training institutions.
Senior Thermal Hydraulics Expert, Salfoss, Sweden (Sweden)
Global Lead, Maritime Transport and Ports, World Bank ()
Published: Aug 04, 2023 - The Maritime Business Integrity and Corruption Awareness (CORA) Seminar was delivered in partnership with the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN).
Published: Sep 09, 2026 - The International Dimension of Maritime Law & Policy Summer Academy provided a comprehensive overview of contemporary maritime law & policy, examining maritime claims within the wider context of the increasingly complex regulatory, technological and commercial environment in which shipping operates.
IMPACT
Published: Oct 07, 2015 - IMO Secretary-General and WMU Chancellor, Mr. Koji Sekimizu, made a visit to WMU on 7 October. As Mr. Sekimizu was in Copenhagen for the Danish
Published: Oct 16, 2014 - A customized professional development course was delivered at the Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping Makarov Training
Published: Jan 10, 2010 - WMU will begin 2010 with a new Charter. IMO Assembly, at its 26th session in early December, adopted a resolution to update and revise the
Published: May 02, 2018 - From my perspective as the President of the World Maritime University (WMU) and as a former ILO Director closely involved for over 15 years with the
Published: Feb 16, 2015 - From 9-13 February, two Executive Professional Development Courses (EPDCs) were delivered by WMU in Jakarta, Indonesia in collaboration with the
Published: Jun 08, 2015 - WMU Associate Professor, Dr. Aref Fakhry, was recently in Maputo, Mozambique, from 12-15 May. The visit was organised under the framework of
Published: Jul 16, 2013 - Mr. Claes Isacson, Chief Executive Officer of the Gard group for the last 12 years, and a member of the WMU Executive Board for the past two years,
Published: Feb 16, 2016 - H.E. Mr. Jun Yamazaki, Ambassador of Japan to Sweden, was welcomed to WMU on 15 February by Vice-President International, Dr. Shuo Ma on behalf of Dr
Published: May 21, 2015 - IMO Briefing: 21, May 21, 2015 Nippon Foundation Chairman Mr Yohei Sasakawa, speaking at the inauguration of new WMU premises, said the
Published: Aug 15, 2019 - As part of the celebrations for the 100th Anniversary of Peru’s Dirección General de Capitanías y Guardacostas (DICAPI), a conference was held on 9
Published: May 22, 2024 - WMU hosted a cross-disciplinary workshop focused on impacts not currently addressed in existing conventions and regulatory frameworks such as collisions, underwater noise, new routes, contaminants and green/emerging fuels.
Published: Nov 22, 2018 - The World Maritime University (WMU) WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (GOI), with the support of the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management