Education and Training the Theme for World Maritime Day
IMO Secretary-General launches 2015 World Maritime Day theme: “Maritime education and training” at World Maritime University International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu has launched this year’s World Maritime Day theme, “Maritime education and training”, telling students and staff at the World Maritime University (WMU) that maritime education and training was essential for the long-term sustainability of the sector, both at sea and on-shore. The World Maritime Day theme provides a focus for year-round activities while
Future Priorities for EU Maritime Transport Policy
Maritime Ministerial Meeting of the EU Member States, which took place on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 in Athens, the Athens Declaration has been adopted. The Member States in the presence of Vice President of the European Commission and Commissioner for Transport Sim Kallas and IMO Secretary General Koji Sekimizu discussed and agreed upon a set of policy priorities for the maritime transport sector which is at the core of the declaration. EU Member States and EEA Countries will give prominence to European maritime industries and aim to support the growth and sustainability of European shipping and
Transas to Participate in ETC-2014
market and new areas of simulator application. Reasons to explore Ukrainian Maritime Crewing and Training Market at ETC Forum: Ukraine is in the list of 5 world leading officer suppliers; 300+ working crewing agencies in Ukraine; Maritime World Best Speakers: this year IMO Secretary-General Mr. Koji Sekimizu will take part with a keynote speech; Top managers of shipping companies, crewing agencies, international associations, maritime institutions and training centers will participate in the Conference; Wide networking opportunities: Conference program contains speeches, panel discussions, round
Date for Diary: N. American World Maritime Day Observance Conference
to “Save our Seas”. The conference and dinner will be held on Wednesday, October 30th aboard the Hornblower Infinity docked at Pier 40 on the Hudson River in New York City beginning at 0800 hrs. Key participants in the day’s events include IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu and USCG Commandant, Admiral Robert J. Papp. The Secretary-General will be delivering the luncheon keynote address and participate on the Risk Management panel; Admiral Papp will provide the conference closing remarks. Both will be present for NAMEPA’s Awards Dinner. &ldquo
February 2024
