Maritime Affairs

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.

WMU:

- contributes to maritime capacity building and the development of effective policies for the global maritime community;

- helps build a sustainable world through maritime education and research in the maritime sector;

- educates future global maritime leaders, experts and professionals;

- provides a forum for international collaboration on maritime transportation.