Organisations
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WMU : Enhancing Safety and Energy Efficiency of Domestic Passenger Ships in the Philippines
The World Maritime University (WMU) is partnering to enhance the safety and energy efficiency of domestic ferry operations in the Philippines as part of a year-long project funded by the World Bank Group (WBG), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Integrated Technical Cooperation Programme (ITCP).…
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IMO : Keeping the Global South safe and secure
Keeping key maritime trade routes safe is critical to ensuring the economic development and prosperity of the Global South. The first steering committee of a programme to support safe navigation and security in the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans has been held (19-20 January), with participation online and in-person. The…
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ITF warns Patrick Terminals’ approach will cause Australian consumers supply chain pain
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is warning that Patrick Terminals’ bid terminates its long-standing workplace agreement with the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) will be devastating for workers and disruptive for Australia’s supply chains. Canceling the collective agreement would push 1,000 dockworkers in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Fremantle onto…
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IMO : Supporting developing countries during the pandemic
Throughout the pandemic IMO has continued to roll out many varied technical assistance activities around the globe within its Integrated Technical Cooperation Programme (ITCP) and thematic long-term projects. The latest annual technical cooperation report publication covers the impact of the pandemic, new ways of working, and the great spirit of collaboration to continue supporting IMO Member States towards…
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WMU is Authorized to Issue Degrees by the Government of Sweden
The Government of Sweden issued a press release confirming that WMU’s degrees are now accredited by the Swedish authorities. “The entire WMU community is delighted by the successful outcome of the accreditation process which has been ongoing for some years,” said WMU’s President, Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry. “We are immensely grateful…
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EMSA Outlook 2022 – PDF
This publication presents the main steps the Agency plans to take in 2022 to deliver on its multi-annual strategic objectives based on the information contained in the Single Programming Document (2022-2024) as adopted by EMSA’s Administrative Board. [pdf id=’62125′]
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United Nations Continues to Recognize WMU’s Important Role as a Centre of Excellence
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 9 December 2021 adopted Resolution 76/72 on Oceans and the Law of the Sea. The resolution continues, for the twelfth consecutive year since 2009, to recognize the importance of the World Maritime University (WMU) of the International Maritime Organization, as a centre of…
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IMO : Supporting electronic data exchange in Nigeria’s ports
IMO is supporting the Government of Nigeria in its efforts to develop a Port Community System (PCS) for electronic data exchange for its sports complex. From January to June 2022, IMO will work with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to conduct a detailed needs assessment mission. The assessment team will…
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IMO : Implementing electronic data exchange – new data model published
The latest version of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Data Model (version 3.11.0) has been published (read more here). This version includes a new Message Implementation Guide (MIG), providing practical guidance for implementing part of the IMO Compendium on Facilitation and Electronic Business. The IMO FAL MIG provides additional…
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WMU : MarTID 2021 Report Released
The 2021 Training Practices Report presenting the results from the fourth MarTID survey is now available on the MarTID website. The historic survey initiative studies global maritime training practices, investment, and thought. With respect to the pandemic, the 2021 MarTID survey was designed to uncover the challenges that have arisen…
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