Postgraduate Diplomas and Distance Learning

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1 Postgraduate Diplomas and Distance Learning Personal Development ⅠGlobal Impact wmu.se/distance-learning 1

2 Message from the President As President of the World Maritime University (WMU), it gives me enormous pleasure and pride to present our Executive and Professional Development Programme. We have entered a very exciting period in the history of WMU. The WMU Board of Governors and the IMO Council have endorsed the IMO Secretary-General s Study on the Sustainability of WMU, which identifies eight strategic directions for the University. In light of this development, WMU has expanded its offerings to include oceans and energy goals of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and in particular Goals 7, 14 and 17. Goal 7 concerns access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. Goal 14 deals with the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans, seas and maritime resources for sustainable development. Goal 17 deals with strengthening the means of implementation and revitalization of the global partnership for sustainable development. WMU is the global center of excellence for postgraduate maritime education, research and capacity building. With the strength of its solid track record, it is well placed to offer Postgraduate Diploma programmes that meet the educational and capacity building needs of maritime and ocean constituents, including the relevant industry actors. We have, for instance, strengthened our partnership with Lloyd s Maritime Academy to include Postgraduate Diplomas in Maritime Energy and in International Maritime Law. This builds on our existing joint programme on Marine Insurance, which has been running since We are also pleased to announce our new partnership with DNV GL with a Postgraduate Diploma in Executive Maritime Management covering topics of critical importance for today s maritime managers, including on global maritime and ocean regulatory and management issues. These courses are offered through distance learning and e-learning modalities, complementing our other academic programmes delivered at our headquarters in Malmö and campuses in China. It is my hope that you will find our Postgraduate Diploma programmes relevant and responsive to your needs as well as that of the broader marine and ocean constituents. I am therefore inviting you to join one of our programmes as an investment well worth making. We have a commitment to the highest level of academic and professional standards. Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry President, World Maritime University 2 wmu.se/distance-learning

3 Table of Contents Message from the President 2 Introduction by the Director 4 Postgraduate Diplomas & Distance Learning 5 Postgraduate Diploma in Marine Insurance 6 Programme Information 6 The Programme Covers 6 Programme Director 7 Programme Fees 7 Applications 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Energy 9 Programme Information 9 The Programme Covers 9 Programme Director 10 Programme Fees 10 Applications 10 Postgraduate Diploma in Executive 13 Maritime Management Programme Information 13 The Programme Covers 13 Programme Directors 14 Programme Fees 14 Applications 14 Postgraduate Diploma in International Law 15 Programme Information 15 The Programme Covers 15 Programme Directors 16 Programme Fees 16 Applications 16 Customised Distance Learning Solutions 17 Graduation Ceremony at WMU 17 About WMU 18 About Lloyd s Maritime Academy 19 About DNV GL 19 wmu.se/distance-learning 3

4 Introduction by the Director of Executive Education and Professional Development The World Maritime University (WMU) has established a proven track-record of offering Postgraduate Diplomas (PgDips) and distance-learning Executive Education, along with Executive and Professional Development Courses (EPDCs), which meet the educational needs of maritime professionals, organizations and administrations, building maritime capacity globally. Our Postgraduate Diplomas offer a fine blend between academic theory and business practice as they are delivered in partnership with leading providers of maritime training and education: Lloyd s Maritime Academy (LMA) and DNV GL Maritime Academy. The knowledge acquired can be effectively transferred and immediately applied to the work environment. The different Postgraduate Diplomas offered are carefully designed and continuously revised to meet the much changing educational needs in the maritime industry. Our distance-learning programmes are an indispensable investment to our students and a significant contribution to meeting the need for expertise across the international maritime community. The currently offered Postgraduate Diplomas represent all topics of current maritime interest and importance. Our oldest Diploma, Marine Insurance, introduced in 2005 (with LMA), is one of the most established study programmes in the industry in that area. Our innovative Maritime Energy Diploma, introduced in 2014 (with LMA), provides up-to-date analysis of current initiatives and future developments in energy efficient shipping. The Executive Maritime Management Diploma, introduced in 2015 (with DNV GL), provides a boot camp for managers, addressing current operational, legal, commercial and technical topics of critical importance, allowing managers to remain competitive. Finally, the International Maritime Law Diploma, offered since 2002 by LMA and from 2015 in a new partnership with WMU, develops academic knowledge and awareness of international trade and maritime law. You can contact me or my associate Ms. Tanya Nystedt, the Senior Faculty Assistant, along with the Directors of each of the four Postgraduate Diplomas, to discuss your maritime distancelearning education needs and to find the best educational solution from WMU. We welcome your interest in WMU s Postgraduate Diplomas and distance-learning Executive Education and look forward to collaborate with you during our programmes. Dr. Ilias Visvikis Professor, Director, Executive Education & Professional Development iv@wmu.se Tanya Nystedt Senior Faculty Assistant, Postgraduate Diplomas & Distance Learning ten@wmu.se 4 wmu.se/distance-learning

5 Postgraduate Diplomas & Distance Learning Flexibility in the Mode of Delivery Our Postgraduate Diplomas (PgDips) are designed by the maritime industry for the maritime industry. Flexibility in the way you study is vital: Flexibility in your time planning and flexibility in your location. Why Executive Education at WMU Accessible - 24/7 availability from wherever you have an internet connection Flexible - take control of where, when, how and the rate at which you study Professional - industry leading programme directors and instructors Quality - study the same courses used by corporations for internal training Academically excellent - the modules are written by leading academics and industry experts Practical - packed with examples and illustrations Time effective - specially designed for busy working participants Interactive - use our online forums to ask questions and share knowledge Network - with instructors and like-minded professionals from around the world Work smart - learn without time away from home or work Save money - no additional travel or accommodation costs Career enhancement - boost your CV and promotion potential Detail - retain industry leading course material for later reference. Distance learning is a flexible, cost-effective way of studying without the need to take time off work or be away from home. ECTS Our PgDips consist of between 40 to 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) in total, depending on the programme of study selected. Credits earned under the ECTS system can be transferred on to other programmes at WMU and elsewhere, if they are approved by the receiving university. Entry Requirements The basic entry requirement is a Bachelor s degree. Non-graduates with approved professional qualifications or who have sufficient professional experience may also be considered. Competence in English is required, as evidenced by a standard, internationally acceptable examination of English, in order to meet the demands of the course, and applicants may be asked to provide evidence of this. Students who do not have a suitable test of English may be admitted on a probationary basis, and allowed to proceed if their first piece of assessed work demonstrates that their language skills are sufficient. The normal definition of sufficient professional experience for all WMU PgDip programmes is defined as responsible, managerial experience over a period of at least five years duration. wmu.se/distance-learning 5

6 Postgraduate Diploma in Marine Insurance The World Maritime University and Lloyd s Maritime Academy offer the only Postgraduate Diploma in Marine Insurance by tutored distance learning. Designed to be of benefit to anyone involved in insurance, shipping, international trade and commerce, along with professional advisers, brokers and agents in the sector, the programme delivers postgraduate education in the way the marine insurance markets function and the terms of standard covers available. With premium income now often insufficient to cover claims in several categories of marine insurance there is no more important time to study the subject in order to gain personal and commercial expertise to maintain competitive advantage. The course is delivered via a latest generation online learning management system and supports study globally via the internet. Programme Information The Modules: The 12-month programme consists of five modules, each of which is a compulsory element of the course, and which are assessed by four assignments and a final examination. Tutorial Seminar: During the programme you will be invited to attend an optional seminar that provides additional support. Additional materials: Together with the distance study modules participants receive the core textbook Marine Insurance: Law and Practice by FD Rose to support their studies. Credits: The programme consists of 40 ECTS. The Programme Covers: 1. Principles of Marine Insurance Law: Explores the essential features and peculiarities of the law of marine insurance, with particular emphasis on the Marine Insurance Act 1906, as well as an introduction into carriage of good by sea. 2. Special Categories of Marine Insurance Cover: Investigates all main categories of insurance contracts in the maritime field. It deals with basic insurance cover for the maritime property of the ship owner and cargo owner as well as for protection against other economic risks. Comprehensive explanations of the perils insured against, including collision liabilities, are explored. 3. P&I Clubs and Mutual Insurance: This method of providing liability insurance to ship operators continues to dominate the market, and the module studies how the P&I Clubs came into existence and why they continue to operate in much the same way. 4. Marine Reinsurance: Insurance is a way of transferring the economic consequences of a risk to another party, the insurer. Insurers in their turn further transfer and spread the risk to other insurers by reinsurance. This specialised area is comprehensively scrutinised in this module. 5. Claims: The module examines the practical procedures and implications related to filing a claim under a marine insurance policy. 6 wmu.se/distance-learning

7 Programme Director Associate Professor Patrick Donner, LLM (University of Turku), qualified for the Bar in Finland in 1977 and served on the bench as a deputy judge and acting chief judge of the city Court of Mariehamn for several years in the late 1970 s. Associate Professor Donner served the Sally Shipping group for 12 years, advancing from Chief Legal Counsel and company Secretary to Deputy Managing Director with responsibility for the legal aspects of the group, which had ferry operations in Scandinavia and the United Kingdom and cruise operations in the Caribbean. After the Sally Group he was Managing Director for Delfin Cruises Ltd. in Finland operating cruises in the Baltic. He then ran his own law and management consultancy firm for a few years. Throughout these years he taught maritime law (part-time) at the Maritime Academy of Åland and held numerous non-executive positions on boards of directors of shipping and insurance companies as well as having been elected to public office at local level. Since January 1995, Professor Donner has been at the World Maritime University in Malmö, Sweden, currently as an Associate Professor and the Associate Academic Dean, teaching international postgraduate students in all commercial aspects of shipping, with an emphasis of maritime and commercial law. Programme Fees Programme fees for the September 2016 intake are 5,450 / $8,440. Fees for the programme cover course study materials, the core textbook, the seminar, assessments and the examination in Malmö or London, as well as tutorial support and feedback during the course. The fees do not include the costs of personal travel and accommodation for the seminar, examination or graduation. Participants are responsible for the costs of any special arrangements they may request, such as an alternative examination location. Further information and enrolment For the full prospectus, fee information and to apply online visit: wmu.se/distance-learning 7

8 Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Energy With the shipping industry under increasing pressure to meet more stringent environmental rules and regulations while remaining competitive, the Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Energy, offered by WMU in partnership with LMA, delivers the key knowledge and critical understanding needed to drive a more efficient and responsible shipping industry - which at the same time can enhance profitability. In a sector where varying trade volumes, overcapacity, freight rates and bunker costs regularly forcing industry leaders to pursue all cost-saving possibilities to survive, this is an important strategic and operational course. From naval architects and surveyors, to shipping company operations personnel and commercial managers, through to regulators and marine administration personnel, this course is ideal for anyone with a role to shape today s and tomorrow s maritime industry. Programme Information The Modules: The 12-month programme consists of five modules, each of which is a compulsory element of the course, and which are assessed by five assignments and a final examination. Additional Materials: In addition to the core study modules students will also have access to a series of WMU recorded video lectures addressing related subjects. Credits: The programme consists of 42 ECTS. The Programme Covers: 1. Introduction to Energy Management and the International Response in Shipping: Key notions of energy sources and security, the impact of air emissions and the international response, particularly in shipping, are explored. The module builds a common vocabulary and understanding, starting by exploring notions such as externality, management and governance. 2. Energy Efficiency and Ship Design: Fuel consumption in ship design and operation is studied and a complete ship energy system design is examined, including pertinent IMO regulations. Both ship resistance and propulsion are reviewed to establish principles of ship powering in the context of energy efficiency improvement methodologies. 3. Energy Efficient Ship Operations: Optimal ship operation provide by far the greatest opportunities for energy saving and CO2 reduction. This module considers key topics in energy efficiency; from management to legal and commercial issues; from just-in-time and virtual arrival to slow steaming and relevant technical and legal constraints; from weather routing to e-navigation and advanced communication systems; and from ballast water to trim optimisation and port/terminal operations. The module also considers how success depends on a range of stakeholders from charterers and port operators to ship owners and managers, and binding legal contracts that need to be observed. Consideration is given to how these impose constraints and create barriers to the most efficient operation of ships. 4. Energy Management On-Board Ship: The proper management and maintenance of various ship-board systems and technical assets represent an important opportunity for greater energy efficiency and reduced costs. This module deals with ship-board activities and their impact on fuel consumption with a particular focus on the optimal performance of technical systems and machinery. 8 wmu.se/distance-learning

9 5. Alternative Fuels and Marine Renewable Energy: This module investigates alternative fuels, as well as marine renewable energy. It explores whether new fuelling options and renewable energy could have a promising future in the shipping industry. Programme Director Professor Aykut I. Ölçer (MRINA MIMarEST) is a naval architect and a marine engineer holding a Professorial position at WMU. Prior to joining WMU he worked at Newcastle University (England), University of Strathclyde (Scotland), and Istanbul Technical University (Turkey) within the fields of Naval Architecture. Dr Ölçer leads the Maritime Energy Research Group ( at WMU which has secured funding from EU and IAMU to implement, amongst others: wind assisted ship propulsion (SAIL project, EU-Interreg IVB), improving energy efficiency of ships through optimisation of ship operations (IAMU), and development of vocational education for LNG as a marine fuel (OTMW-N project, EU-Marco Polo). For many years, he has conducted research independently/jointly and collaborated with other researchers, academics and students all over the world, in particular from Europe and Asia. His current areas of research are: Maritime energy management and energy efficiency; Renewable energy and alternative fuels (LNG in particular); Real-time decision support systems for energy efficient ship operations; Climate change impact on port infrastructure and its adaptation; Lean, energy efficient and green ports; Life cycle cost/ environment impact models of green solutions for ships, ports and shipyards; and Decision making for trade-off situations of cleaner seaborne transportation. Programme Fees Programme fees for the September 2016 intake are 5,450 / $8,440. Fees for the programme cover course study materials, access to WMU video lectures, and the examination in Malmö or London, as well as tutorial support and feedback. The fees do not include the costs of personal travel and accommodation for the examination or graduation. Participants are responsible for the costs of any special arrangements they may request, such as an alternative examination location. Further information and enrolment For the full prospectus, fee information and to apply online visit: wmu.se/distance-learning 9

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11 Postgraduate Diploma in Executive Maritime Management Managers in today s extremely competitive maritime industry need to cope with on-going technical, regulatory and commercial developments. They must also be able to anticipate future developments and act proactively. It is essential that they have up-to-date skills and comprehensive knowledge if they want to retain their competitive edge. This Postgraduate Diploma, offered by WMU in partnership with DNV GL, has been designed to provide a boot camp for managers. It addresses current topics of critical importance in the maritime industry with a blended learning approach to operational, technical and commercial issues. Programme Information The Modules: The 11-month programme consists of 5 modules, each of which is a compulsory element of the course. Approximately every 8 weeks a module will be completed with a final assessment and a new module will start. Programme Delivery: You can choose between 2 modes of delivery: Distance learning (pre-recorded videos on an e-learning platform, self-assessment, collaboration tools, office hours) and/or classroom learning (live instructors, discussions, exercises, access to online material). Classroom delivery locations are: Pireaus, Dubai and Singapore. o To give you the highest level of flexibility you can select a different mode of delivery o for each module of the programme. Credits: The programme consists of 40 ECTS. The Programme Covers 1. Setting the Scene - Contemporary Global Maritime Regulatory and Management Issues in the Shipping Sector. This module examines the challenges and trends in maritime markets and develops an understanding of maritime corporate and economic driving forces. 2. Remaining Competitive in a Changing Market - Strategic Financial Tools. This module examines the challenges and issues in today s maritime sector in terms of the financial management, investment appraisal, availability of bank finance and bank credit analysis as well as alternative sources of ship finance including Export Credit Agencies, private and public equity, high-yield bond markets and mezzanine ship finance. 3. Managing Resources - Human Resource Management, Organizational Processes and Leadership in a Maritime Context. This module provides a fundamental understanding of the nature of organizations and the processes inherent in them, looking particularly at maritime contexts. 4. Mastering Complexity - Effective Management of Safety and Security. This module covers various safety and security challenges and how to identify them. It will provide the knowledge and tools necessary to competently tackle key issues from port state control to piracy covering all safety, security and risk issues faced by maritime administrations and authorities all around the world. 5. Staying Ahead of the Curve - Maritime Environmental Technology, Sustainability and Challenges. This module focuses on the environmental aspects of the shipping industry along with relevant technologies and challenges faced towards the aim of achieving sustainable maritime development. wmu.se/distance-learning 11

12 Programme Directors Professor Ilias Visvikis is a Professor of Shipping Finance and Risk Management and the Director of Executive Education and Professional Development at World Maritime University (WMU). He has taught at several universities around the world, while he has an extensive international experience in consultancy and executive education, training manageriallevel maritime professionals from numerous organizations around the world. At the same time, he has designed and directed postgraduate academic programmes (M.Sc. and MBA) and also directed and coordinated Professional Development Courses delivered in Asia, Europe and Africa. His research work has been published in international refereed scientific journals, books and magazines, and has received numerous citations. He has extensively presented his work in international academic and business conferences held in USA, Europe and Asia. He serves as an editorial board member of several scientific journals, while he has served as member of conference steering committees, and reviewer for several scientific journals. He holds an Honours Degree in Business Administration from University of Aegean (Greece), a M.Sc. in International Financial Markets from University of Southampton, a M.Sc. in International Shipping from University of Plymouth, and a Ph.D. in Finance from Cass Business School of City University in London. Bernhard Löbermann is a Senior Training Advisor for DNV GL Maritime Academy where he has been working for over eight years. In his current role he is the responsible person for large or complex projects, special training requests from customers and also provides advisory services related to maritime training and education. Before joining the classification society he studied educational science (Masters Degree), and combined this with a nautical and technical certificate (CoC) at a seaman s school. This enabled him to sail and learn seamanship in coastal waters, and also to train young seafarers stepping into their maritime career in international trade. Later he was also involved in crewing and developed in-house training schemes for the entire crew in the fleet. Meanwhile he is recognised as an expert on further education and qualification of maritime personnel. This is also reflected in his advisory role for the German administration at the IMO in London for STCW. Within the Postgraduate Diploma in Executive Maritime Management he is the Project Manager from DNV GL. Programme Fees Depending on the mode of delivery you choose the total cost of the Postgraduate Diploma based on the following fees (in 2015): Distance learning: EUR 6,900 Classroom learning: EUR 8,300 The fees include the full lecture notes for the classroom delivery and recorded videos available online for the distance learning mode. The fees do not cover your travel costs or accommodation for the seminars or examination. Participants must cover the costs of any special arrangements they may request, such as alternative examination locations. Applications For the online application and detailed information visit: 12 wmu.se/distance-learning

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14 Postgraduate Diploma in International Law The renowned part-time distance learning Postgraduate Diploma in International Maritime Law has been offered by LMA since 2002 and is now offered in partnership with, and awarded by WMU. The programme develops leading knowledge and awareness of international trade and maritime law, increasing understanding of how commercial trade ventures may give rise to legal issues. With English law recognised internationally as the dominant legal system providing the basis for maritime and trade contracts, and with London as the single most important forum for settling disputes both through court litigation and arbitration, this programme studies law in relation to how it is applied in practice. This distance learning programme brings together the intellectual rigour of academia with the experience of leading legal practitioners, delivering the best Maritime Law Postgraduate Diploma available. Programme Information The Modules: This 16-month programme comprises of an introductory module, eight core modules and a choice from four specialist modules and is assessed by five written assignments and a final examination consisting of two parts. Tutorial Seminar: During the programme you will be invited to attend three optional seminars that provide additional support and the opportunity to meet the course directors, module authors and fellow students. Credits: The programme consists of 60 ECTS. The Programme Covers Introductory Module: An introduction to the English legal system Core Modules: International Trade Law: An introduction to English Commercial Law and International Sales Bills of Lading Contracts and Charterparties Marine Insurance Law, Admiralty, General Average, and Trade Finance Litigation, Arbitration, Mediation, Conflicts and Forum Shopping Integrated Core Knowledge Specialist Modules: Ship Finance Law Oil and Chemical Pollution European Union Competition Law in Shipping The Four Pillars of Maritime Regulation 14 wmu.se/distance-learning

15 Programme Directors Associate Professor Patrick Donner, LLM (University of Turku), qualified for the Bar in Finland in 1977 and served on the bench as a deputy judge and acting chief judge of the city Court of Mariehamn for several years in the late 1970 s. Associate Professor Donner served the Sally Shipping group for 12 years, advancing from Chief Legal Counsel and company Secretary to Deputy Managing Director with responsibility for the legal aspects of the group, which had ferry operations in Scandinavia and the United Kingdom and cruise operations in the Caribbean. After the Sally Group he was Managing Director for Delfin Cruises Ltd. in Finland operating cruises in the Baltic. He then ran his own law and management consultancy firm for a few years. Throughout these years he taught maritime law (part-time) at the Maritime Academy of Åland and held numerous non-executive positions on boards of directors of shipping and insurance companies as well as having been elected to public office at local level. Since January 1995, Professor Donner has been at the World Maritime University in Malmö, Sweden, currently as an Associate Professor and the Associate Academic Dean, teaching international postgraduate students in all commercial aspects of shipping, with an emphasis of maritime and commercial law. Susan Hawker, Adjunct Professor at WMU and Associate Professor at the London Law Centre of the University of Notre Dame (South Bend, Indiana), and visiting lecturer at Cass Business School (City University) and HST Akademie Hamburg. She also lectures for the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers courses and for the UKSA s MCY Yacht Masters qualification. In addition to her academic work, Ms. Hawker speaks at and chairs commercial shipping seminars and undertakes in-house legal training. She is an executive member of the London Maritime Law & Policy Group (LUMPL), which was established in 2008 as a non-profit making collaborative network of London academic institutions with research interests in maritime law and policy. Ms. Hawker speaks at seminars and conferences for the Women in International Shipping & Transport Association (WISTA) and in addition is academic consultant and examiner for the Grain & Feed Trade Association (GAFTA). She also contributes a chapter on International Sale of Goods to the highly successful textbook Commercial and Consumer Law (2nd edition, 2013). Programme Fees Programme fees for the November 2016 intake are 5,995 / $9,295. Fees for the programme cover course study materials, core textbooks, seminars, the examination in Malmö or London, as well as tutorial support and feedback. The fees do not include the costs of personal travel and accommodation for the seminars, examination or graduation. Participants are responsible for the costs of any special arrangements they may request, such as an alternative examination location. Further information and enrolment For the full prospectus, fee information and to apply online visit: wmu.se/distance-learning 15

16 The course is not only educative and informative but actually it enhances your thinking, absorbing and interacting capabilities. Overall a very pleasurable experience. K.Kapoor, Pacific International Lines 16 wmu.se/distance-learning

17 Customised Distance Learning Courses Distance Learning Courses provide an opportunity for mid-career updating and knowledge sharing for maritime professionals. The topics meet the current and future needs of the maritime market, particularly in key IMO-mandated areas. Participants not only acquire essential contemporary knowledge but also strengthen relationships with colleagues in their organizations. WMU s customised Distance Learning Courses are tailor-made to meet the educational requirements of the client s organization and a close relationship is established between the client s organization and WMU s Executive Education staff, from the initial design of the course. Joint efforts are made to ensure that concerns identified by the organization are thoroughly analysed and the key elements are clearly identified. This allows for the teaching and learning objectives to be well formulated, corresponding programme curricula drafted and the most suitable instructors selected. WMU s educational expertise, state of the art e-learning platform, high-calibre instructors and international environment provide the leading edge for any organization looking to meet the varying challenges of the maritime industry. Graduation Ceremony at WMU All students who have fulfilled all the requirements for their Postgraduate Diploma will be invited to participate in the annual WMU Graduation Ceremony in Malmö, Sweden. At this graduation ceremony you will join the WMU Ph.D. and M.Sc. graduates for the conferral of degrees and awards by the Chancellor of the University, the Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Graduates from WMU have proven to be leaders of tomorrow in the maritime sector. Graduates leave WMU not only with the knowledge they need to succeed but also with an extended network of contacts from around the world. Students having completed our Postgraduate Diploma programmes are invited to join our network of graduates. wmu.se/distance-learning 17

18 About WMU Our Vision: The World Maritime University s vision is to be the world centre of excellence in Postgraduate maritime and oceans education, professional training and research, while building global capacity and sustainable development. Our Mission: As the International Maritime Organization s center of excellence for postgraduate maritime education, our mission is to serve the global maritime community through education, research, and capacity building to ensure safe, secure and efficient shipping on clean oceans. WMU offers a unique postgraduate educational program, undertakes wide-ranging research in maritime and environmental studies, and continues maritime capacity building. Working closely with our stakeholders, including IMO, the maritime industry, national maritime administrations, and NGOs, WMU is positioned to: Help build a more environmentally sensitive and sustainable world through education and research in the maritime sector Educate future global maritime leaders Contribute to maritime capacity building and the development of effective policies of equal opportunity for the global maritime community Provide an international focus and forum for networking and collaboration on critical issues and developments in maritime transportation world-wide WMU offers the degrees of M.Sc. and Ph.D., as well as Postgraduate Diplomas and Executive and Professional Development Courses to the highest standard. Located in Malmö, Sweden, with additional M.Sc. Programmes in Shanghai and Dalian, China, WMU promotes the international exchange and transfer of maritime ideas and knowledge. Areas of WMU distinct contribution include: WMU, with its specialised maritime faculty and expertise in postgraduate maritime education and with highly specialized and internationally renowned visiting faculty, represents all core maritime fields. WMU can attract students from around the world, using (a) its unique brand name and international reputation, by being founded by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and (b) by its global maritime network and strong connection with the commercial shipping sector. With over 4,000 alumni from 165 countries, serving in maritime positions such as ministers of transport, directors of shipping companies and ports, heads of maritime academies and naval organizations. Many serve as representatives of their home countries at international forums and organizations, such as the IMO. WMU alumni are international leaders. A state-of-the art campus launched in 2015 that offers an inspiring academic environment with the opportunity to interact with resident faculty, Ph.D. and M.Sc. students from across the globe, and an up-to-date University library, which is a hub of maritime knowledge with over 20,000 books and printed journals and databases. An up-to-date e-learning platform that follows all latest technological developments. The World Maritime University has been delivering Postgraduate Diplomas by distance learning since wmu.se/distance-learning

19 About Lloyd s Maritime Academy * Lloyd s Maritime Academy has been delivering high quality education and training programmes for the global maritime and transport industry for 40 years. Working independently and in partnership with Universities, Colleges, Organizations and Associations to develop, promote and deliver effective education and training courses - including working in partnership with the World Maritime University for over 10 years. Lloyd s Maritime Academy is well known for providing seagoing and shore-based industry professionals with career enhancing education programmes from short professional development courses to full academic Masters qualifications. Regardless of work commitments or location, Lloyd s Maritime Academy develops and delivers highly effective courses for study by part-time online tutored distance learning via a custom virtual learning management system. Lloyd s Maritime Academy has become the trusted brand for personal and corporate supported education and professional development within the shipping, commercial, legal, insurance, surveying and management sectors. Visit for a full list of currently enrolling courses. Lloyd s Maritime Academy is part of IIR Ltd and Informa PLC, one of the world s leading business intelligence, academic publishing, knowledge and events businesses, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. About DNV GL DNV GL is the world s largest ship and offshore classification society. DNV GL s Maritime Academy provides an extensive portfolio of training courses for the maritime industry. With their global network they are able to exploit best practices and offer comprehensive training programmes. Operating in more than 100 countries they have academy managers in 17 key locations dedicated to assisting clients to find the best solutions for their daily business and to effectively improve their business performance and to become safer, smarter and greener. Their course portfolio is based around 3 core themes: Developing people: Covers a range of training courses focusing on the qualification of persons - developing competence and qualifying people for specific positions and job requirements in the shipping industry. Operating ships: Covers a broad selection of maritime training courses covering all aspects of the daily operation of ships, from efficiency, environmental, safety and security issues, to risk management, ship technology and surveys and inspections. Building ships: Covers a full offer of training courses for designers and shipyards dealing with various aspects of newbuildings - from regulatory and technical requirements to design and production. These themes reflect major fields of activity in the maritime industry and their courses are structured accordingly. Visit for a full list of their currently enrolling courses. *Lloyd s and the Lloyd s Crest are the registered trademarks of the Society incorporated by the Lloyd s Act 1871 by the name of Lloyd s. wmu.se/distance-learning 19

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