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MPA, World Maritime University to Continue Strengthening Maritime Education, Leaders

Jul 06, 2026

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and World Maritime University (WMU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), reaffirming their commitment to nurturing and developing maritime leaders and contributing to capacity development for the international maritime community…

188 Merchant Marine, Military Officers Graduate from USMMA

Jun 22, 2026

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) graduated 188 new merchant marine and military officers during its 90th commencement ceremony.U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy, whose department oversees the Academy, one of the Nation’s five service academies…

Congressman Suozzi Delivers Keynote at Webb Graduation

Jun 22, 2026

Webb Institute celebrated the Commencement of its newest class of naval architects and marine engineers, sending another group of exceptional graduates into the maritime and defense industries that depend on them. U.S. Representative Thomas…

USMMA Honors Top Graduates of Class of 2026

Jun 11, 2026

The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) announced its valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2026, recognizing two midshipmen who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and perseverance throughout their time at Kings Point…

Lloyd’s Register Announces Nigerian Future Navigators Schools Program Pilot

May 28, 2026

Lloyd’s Register (LR) is launching its Future Navigators Schools Programme pilot in Lagos, Nigeria, aimed at inspiring young people to explore maritime and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers through in-person interactive workshops and a bespoke mobile game…

Singapore Developing Master Maritime Plan

Mar 08, 2026

Amidst a more complex and uncertain operating environment, Singapore’s MPA is charting the long-term direction for Maritime Singapore. This includes developing strategies to seize growth opportunities and strengthen Singapore’s position as a key node in global trade…

LR, Mawani Celebrate Completion of Training Program

Dec 18, 2025

Lloyd’s Register (LR) and the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) have celebrated the successful completion of a training and advisory program, designed to strengthen capability, leadership, and operational performance across the Kingdom’s port network…

Anglo-Eastern Debuts Methanol Bunkering Simulator, Courses

Nov 05, 2025

Anglo-Eastern Univan Group introduced its methanol bunkering simulator in October, developed in collaboration with Wärtsilä, a system that delivers both theoretical and practical training for the safe handling of methanol as a marine fuel. This…

DP World Launches New Science Laboratory to Strengthen Education in Somaliland

Oct 27, 2025

DP World Berbera has handed over a new, science laboratory to Sheikh University of Science and Technology, fulfilling a USD$250,000 commitment made in 2022 to advance education and empower future generations in Somaliland.The facility will enhance…

Peninsula, the University of Gibraltar Launch Education and Professional Development Facility

Oct 16, 2025

Building on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Peninsula and the University of Gibraltar earlier this year, the two organizations have taken their collaboration to the next level with the creation of the Peninsula Maritime Simulation Suite…

Training Seafarers on Alt Fuels Focus of IMO

Oct 02, 2025

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is stepping up efforts to prepare seafarers for shipping’s energy transition, to help ensure personnel are properly trained to work safely on ships using zero or near-zero emission fuels, in line…

Singapore Maritime Foundation Hosts MaritimeONE Scholarship Award Ceremony 2025

Sep 12, 2025

A total of 60 MaritimeONE Scholarships were awarded by sponsors from the maritime industry, unions, associations and foundations at the MaritimeONE Scholarship Award Ceremony 2025 held by the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF). Mr. Baey Yam Keng…

BSM Launches Methanol Bunkering Simulator

Jul 31, 2025

As the global shipping industry accelerates toward decarbonization, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has unveiled its first methanol bunkering simulator at its Maritime Training Center in Kochi, India. Developed in partnership with Wärtsilä…

NYK-TDG Maritime Academy Celebrates 80 Graduates

Jul 07, 2025

On July 4, the NYK-TDG Maritime Academy (NTMA), a merchant marine academy jointly operated by NYK and the Transnational Diversified Group (TDG) near Manila, Philippines, held a commencement ceremony for 80 students, the academy’s 14th batch of graduates…

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