Former administrator of the MARINA who is credited with pushing sweeping reforms in maritime education, training, and certification system and safety improvement programs has been the new president of the Sweden-based World Maritime University. Know more:
FORMER administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority who is credited with pushing sweeping reforms in maritime education, training, and certification system and safety improvement programs has been named the new president of the Sweden-based World Maritime University.
Mejia is expected to take over the president’s role on June 29, when Dr. Doumbia-Henry’s term expires, according to a posting on the IMO web site. Among others, he served as Commanding Officer of Port State Control Office Manila, Commander of Coast Guard Station Iligan, Deputy Executive Director of the Presidential Task Force on Maritime Development, and Assistant Chief of Staff for Navigational Safety.
The World Maritime University was founded in 1983 by the International Maritime Organization . The mission of WMU is to be the world center of excellence in postgraduate maritime and ocean education, research, and professional training, while building global capacity and effective implementation of the IMO Conventions and regulations and promoting maritime sustainable development. It also promotes the roles of women in the maritime and ocean sectors.
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