WMU PgDip Brochure 2016

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Distance Learning Postgraduate Diplomas
Personal Development, Global Impact

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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
2005. We are also pleased to announce our
partnership with DNV GL with a Postgraduate
Diploma in Executive Maritime Management
covering topics of critical importance for
today’s maritime managers, including global
maritime and ocean regulatory and management
issues. This partnership is now extended with
the development of the new Postgraduate
Diploma in Maritime Safety and Security.
These programmes are offered through
distance learning and e-learning modalities,
complementing our other academic programmes,
particularly the M.Sc. programme, 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.
Message from the President
Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry
President, World Maritime University

Table of Contents
Message from the President 02
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Introduction by the Director 04
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Postgraduate Diplomas & Distance Learning 05
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Postgraduate Diploma in Marine Insurance 06
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Programme Information 06
Programme Outline 06
Programme Coordinator 07
Programme Fees 07
Applications 07
Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Energy 08
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Programme Coordinator 09
Programme Fees 09
Applications 09
Postgraduate Diploma in Executive Maritime Management 10
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Programme Coordinators 11
Programme Fees 11
Applications 11
Postgraduate Diploma in International Maritime Law 12
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Programme Fees 13
Applications 13
Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Safety & Security 14
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Programme Fees 15
Applications 15
Customised Distance Learning Solutions 17
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Graduation Ceremony at WMU 17
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About WMU 18
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About Lloyd’s Maritime Academy 19
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About DNV GL 19
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Introduction by the Director of Executive Education
and Professional Development
Tanya Nystedt
Senior FacultyAssistant,
Postgraduate Diplomas
& Distance Learning
+46 40 356 358
ten@wmu.se
Dr. Ilias Visvikis
Professor,
Director, Executive
Education &
Professional Development
iv@wmu.se
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.
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. Finally
the Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Safety
and Security extends the partnership with
DNV GL to explore contemporary issues of
maritime safety and security.
You can contact me or my associate Ms.
Tanya Nystedt, the Senior Faculty Assistant,
along with the coordinators of each of the
four Postgraduate Diplomas, to discuss your
maritime distance-learning 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.

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 usually consists 40 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 only 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.

Postgraduate Diploma in Marine Insurance
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, as well as access to the
WMU e-library.
• Credits: The programme consists of 40 ECTS.
Programme Outline:
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 goods 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.

Programme Coordinator
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: £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, tutorial support and feedback, as well as
WMU e-library access 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:
www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/mi

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.
• 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 the WMU e-library.
Programme Outline:
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.
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.
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.

Professor Aykut I. Ölçer (MRINA MIMarEST) is a naval architect and
marine engineer, who is a Professor at the World Maritime University
(WMU), Malmö, Sweden. 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 and
Marine Engineering. He is the head of “Maritime Energy Management”
specialization in WMU. Dr Ölçer has extensive experience in developing
research objectives and proposals and in managing grants through life-
cycle management of research projects. Dr Ölçer was involved in numerous FP5, FP6 and FP7
funded EU projects. He is presently leading the Maritime Energy (MarEner) Research Group in
WMU, which secured funding from EU and IAMU to date. Dr Ölçer has been publishing results
of his research in internationally leading peer-reviewed journals with high impact factors. His
recent areas of research are: Maritime energy management and energy efficiency; Renewable
energy (wind assisted ship propulsion in particular) 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 and shipyards;
Life-cycle cost/environment impact models of green solutions for ships, ports and shipyards;
Decision making for trade-off situations of cleaner seaborne transportation.
Programme Fees
Fees for the programme cover course study materials, the examination in Malmö or London,
tutorial support and feedback, as well as WMU e-library. 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.
www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/em

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.
• 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: The programme consists of pre-recorded videos on an e-learning
platform, self-assessment exercises, collaboration tools and discussion forums.
Programme Outline
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.

Programme Coordinators
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 managerial-
level 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 a 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 nine 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 Maritime Safety & Security he is the Project Manager from DNV GL.
Programme Fees
Programme fees: EUR 6,900.
The fees include access to the e-learning platform, recorded lectures and the WMU e-learning
library. The fees do not cover the costs of any special arrangements.
Applications
For the online application and detailed information visit:
www.maritime-executive-diploma.com

Postgraduate Diploma in International Maritime 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.
• 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 papers.
• Tutorial Seminars: During the programme you will be invited to attend three optional
seminars that provide additional support and the opportunity to meet the course
coordinator, module authors and fellow students.
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,
• Trade Finance
• Litigation, Arbitration, Mediation
• Conflicts of Laws and Forum Shopping
Specialist Modules:
• Ship Finance Law
• Oil and Chemical Pollution
• European Union Competition Law in Shipping
• The Four Pillars of Maritime Regulation

Award and continuation to an LL.M.
Upon passing all assessments at the required standard, the student may be awarded a
Postgraduate Diploma in International Maritime Law. Alternatively, the student may continue to
follow a programme leading to the degree of LL.M. in International Maritime Law.
The LL.M. programme will, in addition, be offered as a stand-alone degree programme, to
students who have not followed the Postgraduate Diploma programme but meet equivalent entry
requirements.
Associate Professor George Theocharidis: Before joining WMU,
Dr. Theocharidis was responsible for the legal support of the Shipping
& International Division of a large Greek bank in the areas of Shipping
Litigation, Ship Finance, Corporate & International Disputes. Prior to that,
he acted as in-house and external legal counsel for Greek interest ship-
owning companies. He is a Member of the Piraeus Law Bar and a qualified
advocate before Areios Pagos (Supreme Court), practicing extensively in
the special field of maritime law. His research interests concentrate on Carriage of Goods by
Sea, Marine Insurance, Conflict of Laws. He is the author of the books “Tort Liability of the Sea
Carrier under Hague-Visby Rules” 2000, “The Co-ownership on Vessel as legal form for the
exercise of maritime commercial activity” 2008, and co-author of the book “Greek Maritime Law”
2015. He has also published several articles (“Mechanisms of Protection From Non-Contractual
Modes of Recovery in Sea Carriage – A Comparison Between Common Law and Civil Law
Systems”, “Relationship between forum shopping and flag in satisfaction of security rights on a
ship”, “Jurisdiction for Provisional Relief under the Brussels Convention in Maritime Context” et
al.) His published research work in international referred periodicals (J.Mar.L&C., R.H.D.I.) has
received numerous citations from jurisprudence and theory (Heidelberg Report).
Programme Fees
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.
www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/ML

Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Safety & Security
Within the maritime industry the focus is always on safety, with security recently gaining
increasing attention given the global context. Within the maritime sector this covers the headline
issue of piracy and terrorism but also incudes trafficking, illegal fishing, port security and marine
environmental protection, including the dumping of toxic waste. Furthermore there is the
successful implementation of the ISPS provisions and how to respond to the continuous flows of
irregular migrants and/or refugees using various means of transport and related infrastructure.
Capacity for dealing with contemporary safety and security issues is essential not only for the
numerous government officials responsible for performing tasks related to safety and security,
but also for profitability and maintaining a good reputation in general of the sector.
• The Modules: The 11-month programme consists of 5 different 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: The programme consists of pre-recorded videos on an e-learning
platform, collaboration tools, self-assessment exercises, discussion forums for interaction
with instructors and fellow students, a final assessment of each module and access to the
WMU e-library.
Programme Outline
1. Maritime Transport & Shipping Operations: To offer a comprehensive understanding of the
contemporary maritime transport system, including the role and significance of different types
of ports. To provide fundamental knowledge in shipping operations. To provide an overview of
modern shipping management, including commercial, technical and crew functions. To meet
and exchange views with practitioners from the industry in order to provide the opportunity to
discuss and evaluate the contemporary concepts and principles that govern the maritime
world. To discuss specific real-world scenarios where a broad understanding of marine
activities is needed to identify the solution to interdisciplinary problems.
2. Safety and Environmental Protection Issues: To examine the various environmental
protection standards with emphasis on MARPOL provisions and provide an understanding
for the contemporary measures namely: ship-generated waste management, oil and
hazardous cargo operations, ballast water management, biosecurity, anti-fouling systems and
the recycling of ships. To study current approaches to contingency planning and response to
marine pollution, as well as related issues, such as places of refuge and PSSA.
3. Maritime Safety: Requirements and Implementation: To introduce key aspects of ship
design and safety principles as related to SOLAS requirements. To highlight the concepts of
seaworthiness, active and passive fire protection and lifesaving appliances. To provide
a broad overview and appreciation of IMO’s enforcement and implementation issues. To
introduce the fundamental precepts of safety and risk assessment, safety and reliability
related to enforcement and its application. To provide an overview of risks involved in
maritime safety systems and operations and possible risk control options, such as vessel
traffic management, pilotage, systems and tools to ensure safety of life at sea, etc.; and
examine safety measures in applied practice. To examine related administrative concepts
and tools, such as the ISM Code, Port State Control and Flag State implementation and
performance regarding the SOLAS convention.
4. Legal and Operational Aspects of Maritime Security: To thoroughly discuss the ISPS
Code, with special emphasis on implementation issues. To identify and briefly discuss all
contemporary maritime threats. To analyse the concept of managing security risks at Sea.

Programme Coordinators
Assistant Professor Dimitrios Dalaklis joined WMU in the summer of
2014, upon completion of a twenty-six years distinguished career with the
Hellenic Navy. His expertise covers navigation (techniques, training and
equipment), as well as maritime safety & security issues. Upon graduation
from the Hellenic Naval Academy (HNA), he followed the normal career
path of a naval officer; soon he qualified as a Navigator and has more
than seventeen years of sea-service, to include the Command of H.S.
NIKIFOROS. He has also served as the STCW Director (Standards of
Training, Certification and Watch-keeping) of the Hellenic Fleet and has conducted numerous
audits/inspections of vessels (QHSE activities). He has performed, coordinated and supervised
many series of training involving the use of simulators, as well as on-board practical workout
programs. At the same time he has maintained an intense academic activity. He has been
lecturing in the HNA in many aspects of Navigation and has served as an adjunct lecturer in
the Hellenic National Defence College in the domain of Geopolitics and Maritime Security. Dr.
Dalaklis holds a Bachelor in Maritime Sciences from the HNA. His postgraduate studies took
place in the Naval Postgraduate School of the United States, during which he was awarded
with two different Masters’ degrees (MSc in Information technology Management & Defence
Analysis). He then conducted his PhD research at the University of the Aegean, Department of
Shipping, Trade and Transport. He is the author/co-author of many books, articles & studies in
both the Greek and English language.
Bernhard Löbermann is a Senior Training Advisor for DNV GL Maritime
Academy where he has been working for over nine 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 Maritime Safety & Security he is the Project Manager from DNV GL.
Programme Fees
Programme fees: EUR 6,900.
These fees include access to the e-learning platform and recorded lectures. The fees do not
cover the costs of any special arrangements that may be requested.
For further details and information please visit:
www.wmu.se/distance-learning
To examine the implementation of maritime security in different contexts by comparing
traditional law-enforcement approaches under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the
Law of the Sea with other multilateral, regional, bilateral or unilateral implementation
strategies permitted under international law.
5. Leadership & Best Practices in Port Management: To provide fundamental knowledge in
port management. To analyse the framework for introducing change to complex organizations.
To examine the key concepts of port security through studies of its regulation and relevant
instruments, and to discuss the current application of these regulations and instruments,
leading to both theoretical and practical knowledge of how to manage port security threats.

“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

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.

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 promoting 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.
WMU’s Academic Engagement:
• WMU, with its specialised maritime faculty and expertise in postgraduate maritime and
oceans education and with highly specialized and internationally renowned visiting faculty,
represents all core maritime fields.
• WMU can attract students from around the world, using its unique brand name and
international reputation. Founded by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), who
has a strong global network and connection with the commercial shipping sector. With over
4,000 alumni from 165 countries, serving in maritime positions including 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 new building opened 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 2005.

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 www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com 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 www.dnvgl.com/maritime-academy. 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.

World Maritime University
PO Box 500
S 20124 Malmö
Sweden
pgd@wmu.se
wmu.se/distance-learning
This brochure is compiled and published annually by the World Maritime University
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