Universities
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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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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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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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WMU Contributes to Information Session on UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport 2021
On 15 December, Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, President of the World Maritime University (WMU), participated as a panel expert for the Information Session on the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Review of Maritime Transport 2021. The Review provides an update on the latest trends in maritime trade, supply,…
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IMO : Onboard training for cadets from Asia and Pacific countries
Ten cadets from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand are participating in onboard training on the Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology (KIMFT) training ship, Hanwoori. The training (27 November to 15 December) is being delivered within the framework of IMO’s Integrated Technical Cooperation Programme (ITCP) and funded by the Republic…
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PANAMANIAN SEAFARERS will be able to obtain scholarships & find work onboard ships
After various meetings with shipping companies in Europe, the Panama Maritime Authority managed to obtain various scholarships for Panamanian students to continue their studies abroad, such as two partial scholarships for a maritime university career in the Republic of Cyprus, and upon completion they will be able to opt for…
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WMU Supports Capacity Building to Address GHG Measures
The World Maritime University (WMU) is delighted to note the decisions made by the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) at its 77th Session, which took place from 22-26 November 2021. The MEPC adopted a Resolution on the voluntary use of cleaner fuels in the…
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WMU : President Doumbia-Henry Selected for Lloyd’s List Top 100
Dr Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, President of the World Maritime University (WMU) has been selected for the 2021 Lloyd’s List Top 100 annual ranking of the most influential people in shipping. President Doumbia-Henry is the first female President of WMU, as well as the first from a developing country. Prior to joining…
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Maritime Policy Workshop Delivered for IMLI
From 15-19 November, students from the IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) participated in the sixth annual seminar focused on National Maritime Transport Policy (NMTP). The virtual seminar was facilitated by the World Maritime University (WMU) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and highlighted the importance of policy formulation and…
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WMU : UN SDG Outreach with Malmö Museum
On the occasion of the 76th United Nations Day, the World Maritime University (WMU) and the Malmö Technology and Maritime Museum (Teknikens och Sjöfartens hus) jointly hosted the “Sustainable Development Goals Social Dialogue Series: WMU Advancing a Sustainable Ocean in Support of the United Nations 2030 Agenda” held on 25…
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