Facts 2015 by World Maritime University

FACTS 2015

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The benefits of the education provided by WMU are not limited to the students or the countries they came from, but extend to those whose livelihood or business depends on international seaborne trade.â&#x20AC;?

Mr. Koji Sekimizu IMO Secretary-General WMU Chancellor

ABOUT WMU

The World Maritime University (WMU), in Malmö, Sweden, is a postgraduate maritime university under the United Nations, founded by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 1983 as its premier institution for maritime postgraduate education, research, and capacity building.

VISION

WMU aspires to be the world’s leading maritime university for postgraduate education and research.

MISSION

As a 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: •

Contributes to maritime capacity building and the development of effective policies for the global maritime community

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Helps build a sustainable world through maritime education and research

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Educates future global maritime leaders, experts and professionals

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Provides a forum for international collaboration on maritime transportation

GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE

WMU is governed by a Charter, approved by IMO Assembly, which is made up of delegations from 170 IMO Member States and 3 Associate Members. The WMU Board of Governors (BoG) is appointed by the IMO Secretary-General, Mr. Koji Sekimizu, and consists of 30 members, who each serve two-year renewable terms. The Board of Governors usually meets annually, chaired by WMU’s Chancellor, who to date has been the IMO Secretary-General. The BoG reports to IMO Council which consists of the 40 leading maritime states. An 11-person Executive Board (EB) is appointed by the IMO Secretary-General to help facilitate the work of WMU, provide oversight between sessions of the BoG, give directions and guidelines as necessary, consider draft plans of work and budgets, report to the BoG, and meet no less than three times a year. Members of the EB serve renewable two-year terms. The current EB Chairman is Torben Skaanild, Secretary General/CEO of BIMCO (ret.).

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

PhD IN MARITIME AFFAIRS MALMÖ, SWEDEN

Designed as a flexible research degree related to the IMO mission of safety, security, and environmental protection, the PhD program offers specializations in: • • • • • •

Marine Environmental Research (MER Group) Maritime Energy Maritime Administration: Law, Policy & Security Maritime Risk & System Safety (MaRiSa Group) Maritime Technology & Education Shipping & Port Management

There is no deadline to apply and candidates are considered for enrollment throughout the year. Consisting of 240 ECTS credits, the program involves 3-6 years of study on a full-or part-time basis at WMU or elsewhere. Candidates who have completed part of a doctoral program at another institution may be granted advanced standing, in which case the minimum 12-month period of enrollment includes registration, one progression seminar, and the dissertation (120 ECTS credits). The PhD tuition is a credit-based university fee that includes supervision, access to the library and research laboratories, and IT support. Application forms are available at www.wmu.se. PhD Program Registration Research Methods Course Progression seminar 1 Progression seminar 2 Progression seminar 3 Progression seminar 4 Dissertation Total 4

credits 20 20 30 30 40 40 60 240 credits

fees (USD) $3,000 $3,000 $4,000 $4,000 $5,500 $5,500 $8,400 $33,400

MSc IN MARITIME AFFAIRS MALMÖ, SWEDEN

The MSc program in Malmö is designed for mid-career maritime professionals and meets the current needs of the maritime sector through six specializations: • • • • • •

Marine Environmental & Ocean Management Maritime Education & Training (and Organizational Leadership) Maritime Safety & Environmental Administration Maritime Law & Policy Port Management Shipping Management & Logistics

The standard 14-month program begins in September and from the 2015 intake, consists of 95 ECTS credits. The first term, (24 ECTS credits) including research methodology, lays the foundation for successful graduate studies. Throughout the second and third specialization terms (45 ECTS credits), the program integrates academic subjects with real-world applications through the field study program and Visiting Professors from the maritime sector. In the fourth and final term (26 ECTS credits), students deepen their knowledge in their main field of study while simultaneously broadening their knowledge base through exploration of the other specializations. MSc Program

fees (USD)

Tuition, including requisite insurance (medical, life, accident) Field Study Program

$22,500 $4,100

Total University Fee

$26,600

Student costs for the 14-month program are around USD $26,900 to cover accommodation in the student residence, basic living expenses, and airfare home. An accelerated program of 10 months is available to students at a cost of $23,600 which covers the same benefits. Applications are considered by the Admissions Board on a competitive basis. Entry requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject (science, law, technology, social sciences) or a Master Mariner/Chief Engineer certificate of competency, plus computer skills, and good English language ability, demonstrated by a standard, international test of English. Application forms and more information are available at www.wmu.se. Admission to the WMU ESSP: TOEFL: 61-79, IELTS bands 5.0 and 5.5

Admission to the standard MSc program: TOEFL: 80+, IELTS band 6.0+

English & Study Skills Program (ESSP) - Malmö, Sweden The ESSP is a 3-month program that begins in June. Open to students joining WMU’s standard MSc program, or to independent students, the curriculum is designed to upgrade the English language competencies of the participants to postgraduate level. Roughly 30% of Malmö MSc students join ESSP. Fees for the program, including tuition and the requisite insurance (medical, life, accident), are USD $5,500. An additional USD $4,700 is required to cover accommodation and basic living expenses. Donor Fellowships A limited number of full fellowships are available to Malmö MSc students annually on a competitive basis. The fellowships are generally awarded to employees of maritime administrations. A full 14-month fellowship is valued at USD $53,500. In addition to full fellowships for the 14-month program, some donors provide ESSP fellowships valued at USD $10,200 to cover both university fees and student costs for the ESSP program. Some fellowships cover university fees only, with a value of USD $26,600. In the Class of 2015, students are supported by fellowships offered by the following donors: • • • • • • • • • • • •

Ocean Policy Research Foundation of Japan (22) American Bureau of Shipping (6) International Maritime Organization (6) TK Foundation (4) Government of Germany (3) Government of Korea (3) ITF Seafarers’ Trust (3) BP Shipping (2) Lloyd’s Register Foundation (2) Gard AS (1) IMO - WMU Women’s Association (1) International Chamber of Shipping (1)

Gender WMU is actively working towards the UN Millennium Development Goal 3 regarding the empowerment of women. Until the late 1990s, female students made up less than 5% of the Malmö intake. A recruitment strategy with strong support from fellowship donors has resulted in the proportion of female students rising to around a third of the annual intake. Almost a quarter of WMU faculty are female. Women in the Class of 2014 established the WMU Women’s Association (WMUWA) that aims to support the advancement of female maritime professionals worldwide.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The field studies program fulfills many purposes that complement classroom lectures. Paramount amongst these is that it allows WMU to move the venue for the exchange of ideas on maritime affairs from the classroom to the real world, thus affording students the opportunity to connect theory with practice.â&#x20AC;? Dr. Max Mejia Jr. MSc 1994 MSA(N) Administrator, MARINA Philippines

Field Study Program Students in the Malmö MSc in Maritime Affairs benefit from a unique program of field studies at host organizations such as shipping companies, port authorities, maritime administrations, and other governmental and nongovernmental organizations around the world. Cooperation with a range of global institutions offers students a unique opportunity to experience the application of the latest theories and technologies in real-life maritime situations, and to forge bonds with a network of maritime professionals worldwide. Field studies are a highlight of the WMU experience and vary each year by specialization. Typical destinations include: Marine Environmental & Ocean Management • Canada • Germany • Malta • The Netherlands Maritime Education & Training (and Organizational Leadership) • Philippines • The Netherlands • Portugal • United Kingdom Maritime Law & Policy • Chile • Denmark • Germany

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United Kingdom

Maritime Safety & Environmental Administration • Argentina • Germany • Korea • Turkey • United Kingdom Port Management • Denmark • Germany

Poland

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Singapore

Shipping Management & Logistics • Denmark • Germany • Greece

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Norway

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MSc ITL PROGRAM SHANGHAI, CHINA The MSc in International Transport & Logistics (ITL) is intended for maritime professionals. Established in 2005, the program is delivered on the campus of Shanghai Maritime University utilizing WMU’s entry requirements, grading, and quality assurance processes. The intensive program begins in July each year. Delivered in English, the program consists of 43 credits (~86 EC) delivered over 15 months. Tuition is RMB 85,000 (~US$ 13,800). At least RMB 70,000 is required to live in Shanghai for the 15-month study period, including accommodation, food, and study materials. MSc MSEM PROGRAM DALIAN, CHINA The MSc in Maritime Safety & Environmental Management (MSEM) in Dalian is aimed at professionals involved in Maritime Safety and Marine Environment Protection. Established in 2005, the program is delivered on the campus of Dalian Maritime University utilizing WMU’s entry requirements, grading, and quality assurance processes. Beginning in July each year, the program consists of 43 credits (~86 EC) delivered over 15 months. The program is taught in English and tuition is RMB 85,000 (~US$ 13,800). At least RMB 50,000 is required to live in Dalian for the 15-month study period, including accommodation, food, and study materials.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS (PgDip) WMU collaborates with internationally renowned partners to deliver a variety of Postgraduate Diplomas (PGDip) that are structured on the European Credit and Transfer System (ECTS). 1 ECTS credit (EC) is approximately 26 to 28 study load hours. Successful students earn credits that can be transferred into other programs, at WMU and elsewhere, pending approval of the receiving institution. All graduates of WMU diploma programs are invited to take part in the annual WMU Graduation Ceremony. More information for all PgDip programs, including tuition fees, can be found through visiting wmu.se/distance-learning. Executive Maritime Management by Blended Learning (40 EC) New in 2015 and delivered in collaboration with DNV GL’s Maritime Academy, this innovative PgDip is designed to provide a “boot camp for managers”. The 11-month program consists of 5 modules and addresses current topics of critical importance in the maritime industry. The program begins in September and is delivered using a blended learning approach with a focus on operational, commercial, and technical issues. Marine Insurance by Distance Learning (40 EC) Delivered in collaboration with Lloyd’s Maritime Academy, this distance learning PgDip enables students based anywhere in the world to study marine insurance at the highest educational level. Now in its tenth year of delivery, this 11-month program begins in September and provides the knowledge to better understand the way marine insurance markets function, including the terms of standard insurance cover available. Maritime Energy by Distance Learning (42 EC) Introduced in 2014 and delivered in collaboration with Lloyd’s Maritime Academy, this distance learning program is a unique opportunity for maritime professionals to benefit from up-to-date analyses of current initiatives and future developments in maritime energy management. The 12-month program is comprised of five modules and begins in July.

"WMU has shaped my life and destiny with a world family from 46 countries, all networked through WMU, and with a world class maritime education." Fredrick Karia MSc 2014 MSEA Senior Marine Watch Officer Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority United Republic of Tanzania 11

EXECUTIVE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES WMU has led Executive and Professional Development Courses (EPDC) around the world, training thousands of maritime professionals. These courses provide an opportunity for mid-career updating and knowledge sharing for maritime professionals. EPDCs range in length from a few days to several weeks and the blend of academic expertise and hands-on practical experience can be immediately applied in the workplace. Topics addressed meet current and future needs of the maritime market, particularly in key IMO-mandated areas. EPDCs can be tailor-made to meet the educational requirements of a particular organization. A close relationship is established between the client and WMU’s executive education staff from the initial course design to ensure that challenges encountered by the organization are thoroughly analyzed and key issues are clearly identified. This allows for the learning objectives, corresponding course curricula, location of delivery, and instructors selected to effecively meet the needs of the client. WMU’s educational expertise, high-calibre instructors, and international environment provide the leading edge for any organization looking to meet the varying educational needs and challenges of the maritime industry. Contact details and more information can be found at wmu.se/professional or via email PDC@wmu.se

List of Indicative Courses Coastal Zone Environment Management Container Terminal Performance Planning & Simulation Technique Current Environmental Issues in the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry Economic Modelling of Shipping Markets Energy Efficient Ship Design and Operation Freight Derivatives and Risk Management Improving the Implementation of the ISM Code Maritime Casualty Investigation Maritime English – Upgrading Teaching Competencies Maritime Safety and Security Protection and Preservation of the Marine Environment and Law of the Sea Ship Finance and Investment Training Course for the Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers Training Course for the Simulator Trainer and Assessor 12

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES Since 2008, WMU has organized and hosted a range of successful international maritime conferences, often co-hosted with international organizations, such as IMO, UNEP, and the EU. These events attract distinguished keynote speakers and participants from government, industry, and academia from around the globe. Previous conferences include: Emerging Ballast Water Treatment Systems, Oil Spill Risk Management, Piracy at Sea, Ship Recycling, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Maritime Women: Global Leadership. 2015 Conferences Regional Alumni Conference, Myanmar Maritime Education and Training Shipping in the Arctic (ShipArc)

27-28 January 19-20 May 25-27 August

ALUMNI

With 3,923 alumni from 165 countries, WMU has a remarkable presence in the maritime sector. WMU graduates hold key positions in ministries, as heads of ports, heads of maritime education institutes, director generals, and many represent their countries at international organizations such as the IMO. The alumni maintain close ties with each other creating a unique maritime global network that increases by ~200 graduates annually. Prominent alumni include Nicolaos Charalambous (MSc 1986 MSA(E)) from Cyprus, Director of the Technical Cooperation Division at IMO; GAO Deyi (MSc 1995 MET(N)) from China, Deputy Director, Shanghai Municipal Education Commission; HE Ambassador Dwight C.R. Gardiner (MSc 1990 MSA(N)), Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the IMO, and Director & Registrar General of the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Marine Services and Merchant Shipping; Vice Admiral Rodolfo D. Isorena (MSc 2002 MSEP) Commandant, Philippine Coast Guard; Dr. Maximo Q. Mejia, Jr. (MSc 1994 MSA(N)) from the Philippines, WMU Professor and Administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA); John Paul Muindi (MSc 1987 GMA(1)) from Kenya, IMO Regional Coordinator for Eastern and Southern Africa; Margaret Ogbonnah (MSc 1994 PM(C)), Chief Operation Officer, Nigerian Shippers’ Council; Laura Rivera Carbajal (MSc 2001 SM) from Honduras, Chief of Marine Pollution Prevention and Environmental Protection Department, General Directorate of the Merchant Marine of Honduras. Graduates Malmö Standard Malmö Accelerated Shanghai Dalian Marine Insurance Maritime Energy Mgmt PhD Lund

2015 Projected 105 10 26 54 19 13 2 0*

2014

2013

since 1983

117 7 36 44 18 0 0 0*

101 4 32 41 28 0 0 0*

2,782 177 329 347 184 0 9 95

Total

3,923

*program has concluded

Countries with the most WMU Graduates Country

Graduates

China 855* Nigeria 168 Indonesia 135 Philippines 133 India 129 Viet Nam 105 Islamic Republic of Iran 89 Bangladesh 87 Ghana 86 Kenya 71 Republic of Korea 71 United Republic of Tanzania 71 Thailand 64 Sri Lanka 57 Egypt 56 Malaysia 47 Myanmar 47 Pakistan 46 Saudi Arabia 45 Sweden 43 Algeria 40 Turkey 40 Cameroon 37 Greece 37 Mozambique 32 Ethiopia 31 Colombia 31 Liberia 31 Jamaica 30 Republic of South Africa 30 Chile 29 Japan 29 United Kingdom 28 Malawi 27 Panama 27 Sierra Leone 27 Venezuela 27 Senegal 26

Country

Graduates

Trinidad & Tobago Mexico Tunisia Peru Somalia Cambodia Cape Verde Lithuania Argentina United States of America Cote dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ivoire Ecuador Russian Federation Benin Germany Jordan Cyprus Guinea Sudan Uganda Morocco Brazil Gambia Ukraine Yemen Fiji Guyana Haiti Honduras Mauritania Angola Republic of Congo Dominican Republic Maldives Bahrain Eritrea Namibia Romania

26 25 25 24 22 21 21 21 20 20 19 19 19 18 18 17 15 15 15 15 14 13 13 13 13 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 10 10 10 10

*Includes the 676 MSc graduates from the outreach programs in Shanghai and Dalian 15

FACULTY WMU has an international faculty of 24 members, plus research associates, from countries spanning the globe. There are also more than 150 Visiting Professors and Guest Lecturers from around the world, of which 110 came to Malmö in 2014. Professors

Year of joining Country

N. A. Bellefontaine, MMM L. Hildebrand, PhD, Canadian Chair O. Lindén, PhD, Nippon Foundation Chair S. Ma, PhD M. Mejia, PhD (leave of absence) S-H. Moon, PhD, INMARSAT Chair T. Nakazawa, PhD (Part-time) J-U. Schröder-Hinrichs, Dr-Ing, Nippon Foundation Chair A. Ölçer, PhD

2006 2013 2004 1995 1998 2008 2004 2000 2012

Canada Canada Sweden China Philippines Korea Japan Germany Turkey

M. Baldauf, Dr-Ing 2009 R. Baumler, PhD 2010 C. W. Cole, BEd (Hons) 1984 P. Donner, LLM 1995 A. Fakhry, PhD, LLM, MMM 2014 M. Manuel, PhD, Nippon Foundation Chair 2013 M. C. Romero Lares, Dr-Iur 2011 Y. Takei, PhD, LLM (leave of absence) 2014 I. Visvikis, PhD 2012

Germany France UK Finland Lebanon/ Canada Ghana Venezuela Japan Greece

Associate Professors

Assistant Professors D. Dalaklis, PhD 2014 L. Froholdt, PhD 2013 M. Kitada, PhD, Nippon Foundation post 2011

Greece Denmark/ New Zealand Japan

Lecturers J. Bolmsten, MSc A. Pazaver, MA J. DeWitz, MBA (seconded from the US Coast Guard)

2005 Sweden 2004 Canada 2014 USA

Research Associates

Year of joining Country

F. Ballini, PhD A. Kataria, MBA J. Madjidian, PhD H. Nilsson, BSc G. Praetorius, PhD

2013 2013 2013 2011 2013

Italy India Sweden Sweden Germany

Professors Emeriti 2013 P. Muirhead, PhD P. K. Mukherjee, PhD Adjunct Professors

S. Cross, PhD C. Cushing, PhD B. Leonard, MEd G. Muller, MSc H. Staniland, PhD K. Zeya, MSc External Examiners A. Chircop, PhD W. Ritchie, PhD

Australia Canada

2012 2010 2013 2013 2014 2013

Netherlands USA Canada USA South Africa Myanmar

Canada UK

RESEARCH Research is part of WMU’s mission and was prioritized in the Strategic Vision Plan 2014 - 2018. Research projects in 2014 generated a significant gross income to WMU. Besides EU funding, WMU is a contractor for IMO and UN agency projects, as well as other maritime organizations worldwide. Funds from research projects support Research Associates and Research Assistants, and have extended WMU’s publication record, reputation, and international impact.

Current projects ACCSEAS, 2012 - 2015, ACCessibility for Shipping, Efficiency Advantages and Sustainability. BMSP Oil Spill Forum, 2014 - 2016, Baltic Marine Science Park’s oil spill contingency platform for information sharing in the Baltic Sea. CyClaDes, 2012 - 2016, Crew-centered design and operations of ships and ship systems. e-CME, 2014 - 2015, Ballast water compliance monitoring and enforcement. HERRING, 2012 - 2015, Sustainable management of the South Baltic region’s ecosystem resource herring. IAMU Project on Energy Efficiency, 2014 - 2015, Aims to develop a Decision Support System (DSS) to improve energy efficiency of ship operations within SEEMP. IAMU EEE, 2014 - 2015, E-learning educational exchange for IAMU members and their partners. Invasives in the Arctic, 2012 - 2015, Assessing and mitigating environmental impacts of shipping in the Arctic. (Total Foundation) MARENDA, 2014 - 2016, Support to the maritime transport sector in Africa. MARE-WINT, 2012 - 2016, New MAterials and REliability in offshore WINd Turbines technology.

MG & CSR, 2013 - 2016, A concept of Maritime Governance (MG) in maritime administrations of developing nations and lessons from Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the maritime industry. (Danish Maritime Fund and Shipownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association) MONALISA 2.0, 2013 - 2015, WMU leads sub-activity to integrate environmental sensitivity data and dynamic route planning within Marine Spatial Plans. MSIIPA, 2014 - 2015, Review of maritime spill incidents intervention policies and approaches. (Transport Canada) OnTheMosWay Network Project, 2014 - 2015, Understanding the pros and cons of LNGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use as a marine fuel. PACE Sri Lanka, 2013 - 2016, Population assessment of whales in areas of intensive ship traffic in the Bay of Bengal. (Total Foundation) PGMS, 2014 - 2015, A Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) awareness program to enhance capacity building in good governance of multi-cultural employees and safe operations. PROMERC, 2014 - 2016, Aims to reduce vulnerability of EU merchant fleets and maritime supply lines to criminal abduction and extortion. SAFEPEC, 2014 - 2017, Innovative risk-based tools for ship safety inspection. SAIL, 2012 - 2015, Sustainable Approaches and Innovative Liaisons aimed at exploring and promoting merchant wind assisted sailing in a Triple Helix (science, economy, public) approach. SeaTalk, 2013 - 2015, Creation of a qualification framework for effective communication at sea.

RESOURCES

University Building WMU’s building is a gift-in-kind from the City of Malmö and the University’s current 2,600m2 home dates from the 1960s. During the first quarter of 2015, thanks to the continued generosity of the City of Malmö, WMU will move to the historic Tornhuset building in the city center. Combined with a dramatic new addition designed by renowned architect Kim Utzon in partnership with Tyrone Cobcroft, the new location will provide WMU with nearly 6,000m2 of outstanding facilities for growth and expansion including a large auditorium and new research facilities. The City of Malmö is generously providing the building, yet additional support is needed to equip the facilities to the highest standard. For more information see page 29 or visit www.wmu.se. Library The WMU Library offers a specialized resource for the university’s core activities. The print collection consists of more than 20,000 titles, including books, reports, and documents from IMO and other UN agencies, audio-visual materials, and over 1,700 WMU dissertations. The library maintains a core of 350 periodical print titles, and has access to thousands more in electronic format via database subscriptions and commercial maritime websites. The library portal address is www.wmu.se/library. WMU Journal & Book Series The WMU Journal of Maritime Affairs has become a well-recognized, leading maritime journal. In 2010, WMU signed a publishing and distribution contract with Springer Verlag to increase the subscription and publication impact. In 2012 an additional contract was signed with Springer establishing the book series WMU Studies in Maritime Affairs. Dr. Jens-Uwe Schröder-Hinrichs and Dr. Larry Hildebrand serve as co-editors. Each electronic issue of the Journal contains at least four open access articles, increasing citations and expanding the global impact of the Journal. Henrik Smith Residence The majority of WMU students in Malmö live at the Henrik Smith Residence (HSR), located 3 km from WMU. HSR has 216 single study-bedrooms, each with a private bathroom and access to cooking facilities. Rooms at HSR may be rented by non-students during low residency periods.

FINANCES WMU’s total budget in 2015 showed a 3% increase over 2014, resulting in a net budget surplus for the past three years. WMU relies on voluntary contributions without any guarantee of continued support from year to year. In contrast, universities worldwide receive the majority of their income from their government, as OECD figures demonstrate (stats.oecd.org/index.aspx). Sweden, WMU’s host country, contributes 23 - 26% annually. Japan is a vital contributor, both to the operational budget (Nippon Foundation Professorial Chairs) and in the form of student fellowships (Ocean Policy Research Foundation). WMU’s sources of funding according to country of origin are shown below: Origin of Income by Country

2014 2015 (% of Gross Income (% of Gross Income $14,397,000) $14,805,000)

Sweden Japan Nigeria Republic of South Africa People’s Republic of China IMO Technical Cooperation United Kingdom Republic of Korea Germany Canada Republic of India Republic of the Philippines EU SAFEMED Project Others Malmö City (in-kind, equivalent to) United States (in-kind, equivalent to)

26% 15% 7% 6% 5% 2% 2% 2% 2% 1% - 1% 31%

23% 13% 3% 3% 7% 2% 3% 1% 1% 1% 2% 40%

6% 2%

5% 2%

“Sometimes I’m asked, what has kept me at WMU for three decades? The simple answer is ‘the students.’ Essentially I’m a teacher; a teacher of mature, motivated, and dedicated international students. They’re thirsty for knowledge, and highly appreciative of those who provide it. So why would I ever want to give up the best teaching job in the world?” Clive Cole Associate Professor

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The foremost significant and lasting impressions which made an impact on me during my tenure at the World Maritime University were the lifelong network of learning and relationships established that contributed to the growth, successes and achievements in my career.â&#x20AC;? HE Ambassador Dwight C.R. Gardiner MSc 1990 MSA(N) Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the IMO, and Director & Registrar General of the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Marine Services and Merchant Shipping

DONOR FOCUS - ITF Seafarers’ Trust The ITF Seafarers’ Trust has now celebrated the funding of the education of 100 WMU graduates, and a further three students have enrolled for 2015. Each award is worth at least USD $52,500 at current rates and covers study, travel and living costs for the 14-month programme in Malmö. It has also funded a number of students to follow the pre-sessional English & Study Skills Program. The ITF Seafarers’ Trust additionally offers fellows a week-long field study at the International Transport Workers’ Federation headquarters in London. This also includes ship visiting in Tilbury Port, visits to seafarer welfare charities and the IMO. The Trust has awarded fellowships to students from 38 different countries since they were first established in 1987. Alongside The Nippon Foundation, the ITF Seafarers’ Trust is the longest-standing donor of fellowships to WMU and its contribution now totals over USD $4,535,000. The Trust was established in 1981 by the ITF as a charitable fund to provide funds for organisations which work for the benefit of seafarers, irrespective of nationality, race or creed. It aims to make seafarers healthier, less isolated, better represented and more connected with their loved ones and the people and organisations that care for their well-being, both at sea and in port. It prioritizes seafarers’ health, communications and transport, as well as mitigating the effects of criminalization and piracy.

GIVING TO WMU WMU depends almost entirely on voluntary contributions to support student fellowships. Donations can be made to support partial or full fellowships as well as Professional Chairs. Academic Donations USD •

University fee student fellowships covering tuition and field studies

$26,600 each

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Full student fellowships covering tuition, field studies, accommodation and living costs

$53,500 each

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Limited-term Professional Chair for 5 years

$1,000,000

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Commemorative Professorial Chair, endowed in perpetuity

$2,500,000

In addition to the donor opportunities above, unrestricted gifts at all levels are welcome to support the University’s education, research, and capacity building mission. In 2015, WMU will move to the center of Malmö. The City is generously providing the building, yet additional support is needed to equip the facilities to the highest standard. Naming opportunities are available for spaces such as the library, classrooms, and research labs, to commemorate the generosity of donors. The China Classification Society, Korean Register of Shipping, Shindong Digital, BP Shipping, and others have already contributed to the new WMU facilities.

“The days at WMU inspired in me both the ability to achieve success and the character to withstand tremendous disappointment. This place gave me the chance to do what anybody wants to do, which is, follow their passion, follow their heart and do the things that they’re excited about. And the great thing about this university, unlike almost all the other ones I know of, is that nobody gets in your way when you try to do it. At WMU, I find that the commitment to excellence, that passion to struggle for success and to carve out a career, that this university has instilled in me served me well all the days that have followed.” Professor Gao Deyi MSc 1995 MET(N) Deputy Director-General Shanghai Municipal Education Commission

WMU NEW BUILDING 2015

After more than three decades of increased growth and activity, WMU has outgrown its current facilities. During the first quarter of 2015, the University will move to Tornhuset, the historic Old Harbour Master’s Building in the center of Malmö. The century-old Tornhuset is a major city landmark that will be supplemented with a dramatic new addition. In total, the nearly 6,000m2 will essentially double WMU’s current floor space providing a multi-purpose academic complex enabling WMU students, faculty, researchers, and staff, the opportunity to collaborate in state-of-the-art facilities. An architectural competition was held by the City of Malmö to select the best possible design for the extension The winning proposal was submitted by the renowned Danish architect, Kim Utzon, of Kim Utzon Architects in collaboration with the Australian architect Tyrone James Cobcroft, of Terroir Architects. Centered on the concept of an “urban hinge,” the architects’ approach to the extension was to link the historic city center of Malmö to the docklands. WMU is honored to be offered a home in the landmark Tornhuset that played such a vital maritime role and contributed significantly to the economic development of the city and region. As an integral part of the Malmö skyline, and with a stunning new addition, the academic complex will substantially enhance WMU’s ability to serve the global maritime community. The new premises offer immense opportunities for academic growth with cuttingedge research labs, modern teaching spaces, and video-conferencing facilities. The library will quadruple in size and the MSc and PhD programs will be able to grow alongside WMU’s Professional Development Course portfolio. In addition, with world-class auditoria and seminar rooms, the University will be able to host international conferences in-house. The City of Malmö is generously providing the building and furnishings, and WMU is responsible for equipping the facilities to the highest standard with research equipment, GIS, database development, and e-learning technology. For information on how to contribute to the new facilities visit www.wmu.se.

CONTACT INFORMATION Acting President Professor Neil Bellefontaine, MMM nab@wmu.se Acting Vice-President Academic Associate Professor Patrick Donner, LLM pd@wmu.se Vice-President International Director of WMU Shanghai Centre Professor Shuo Ma, PhD sm@wmu.se Director of Research Professor Olof Lindén, PhD ol@wmu.se Director of Administration Anders Ihr, MBA ai@wmu.se Finance Leo Viajar, Atty, CPA, MBA lv@wmu.se Human Resources Manager Marco Batista, BA mb@wmu.se Librarian Chris Hoebeke, MA ch@wmu.se Registrar Student Admissions / Fellowships Sue Jackson, MA sj@wmu.se Student Services Lyndell Lundahl, BA ll@wmu.se Communications Maia Brindley Nilsson, MSc mbn@wmu.se

World Maritime University Visiting Address: (until 1 May) Citadellsvägen 29 (after 1 May) Fiskehamnsgatan 1 211 18 Malmö, Sweden Postal Address: P.O. Box 500 SE 201 24 Malmö, Sweden Phone: +46 40 356 300 Email: info@wmu.se www.wmu.se WMU Shanghai Centre Room 308, Huoshan Road 150 Shanghai 200082 People’s Republic of China Phone: +86 21 65800358 Mobile: +86 1371 8723459 Email: sm@wmu.se / p1203@wmu.se www.wmush.org Shanghai ITL MSc Program Shanghai Maritime University No.1336 Dongming Road Pudong District Shanghai 200126 People’s Republic of China Phone / Fax: +86 21 5860 5519 Mobile: +86 1381 8630996 Email: zfjiang@shmtu.edu.cn www.itl.wmu.se Dalian MSEM MSc Program Dalian Maritime University 1 Linghai Road Dalian, Liaoning 116026 People’s Republic of China Phone: +86 41 184727540 Email: iceodmu@yahoo.com.cn www.msem.wmu.se International Maritime Organization 4, Albert Embankment London SEI 7SR United Kingdom Phone: +44 20 7735 7611 Email: info@imo.org www.imo.org

2015 KEY DATES

All dates refer to Malmรถ unless otherwise noted 12 January 27 - 28 January 07 April 11 - 22 May 18 May 19 May 19 - 20 May 15 June 22 - 31 July 03 August 7 - 11 September 22 August 23 August 25 - 27 August 14 September 24 September 30 October 01 November 14 December 2015 - 08 January 2016

Class of 2015 Second Term Begins Regional Alumni Conference, Myanmar Class of 2015 Third Term Begins Non-Teaching Period Annual Board of Governors Meeting Inauguration of New WMU Building Maritime Education and Training Conference English & Study Skills Program (ESSP) Begins Non-Teaching Period (excluding ESSP) Class of 2015 Fourth Term Begins Non-Teaching Period for ESSP Graduation, Shanghai Graduation, Dalian Shipping in the Arctic Conference Class of 2016 Inauguration and First Term Begins World Maritime Day Class of 2015 Fourth Term ends Class of 2015 Graduation Non-Teaching Period

The University gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the following for the use of their photographs: Linda Andersson, Malmรถ: Front Cover, Page 6 (Bottom Right), 7, 21 (Top Right), 23. 26 Danny Cornelissen, Portpictures.nl: Page 2, 24, 27. Photos Courtesy of the Swedish Sea Rescue Society, Page 8 (Center), Back Cover. The owners of all photos retain the copyright.