CONTEMPORARY MARITIME GOVERNANCE
WMU Webinar
The maritime sector is evolving from traditional public administration toward New Public Management and agile governance models. Progress now depends on how effectively nations move beyond compliance to implement governance frameworks that enhance efficiency, accountability, and international cooperation.
DATE: 3 February 2026 at 14:30
VENUE: Virtual (Zoom)
FORMAT: Webinar
COST: Free
This webinar forms part of WMU’s commitment to academic excellence and curriculum modernization, ensuring the next generation of maritime leaders is equipped to manage the complex realities of the 21st-century blue economy. Participants will engage in a high-level dialogue that bridges academic insight with real-world operational experience.
Why Attend:
◼︎ Address Global Governance Gaps: Learn how states can respond to common deficiencies identified through IMO audits.
◼︎ Cross-Sector Relevance: Governance principles applicable across shipping, ports, fisheries, marine tourism, offshore energy, and renewables.
◼︎ Global Networking: Connect with WMU alumni, students, faculty, international experts, and maritime professionals worldwide.
◼︎ Influence Future Leadership Education: Your participation helps shape the evolution of maritime governance education.
Special Participant Benefit
All registered attendees will receive an exclusive Post-Webinar Executive Summary: Best Practices in Modern Maritime Governance, consolidating key insights and lessons from the expert panel for practical application.
MODERATORS
◼︎ Dr. Aref Fakhry, Associate Professor, World Maritime University
◼︎ Dr. María Carolina Romero, Associate Professor, World Maritime University
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