WMU Alumni Webinar // CONTEMPORARY MARITIME GOVERNANCE: Bridging Global Standards with Strategic Public Management

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CONTEMPORARY MARITIME GOVERNANCE: 

Bridging Global Standards with Strategic Public Management

📅 3 February 2026 | ⏰ 13:30–14:30 CET

This open access webinar will address:

✔ How countries can overcome recurring IMO audit deficiencies

✔ Governance solutions across shipping, ports, fisheries, tourism & offshore energy

✔ Practical strategies for modern, agile public management in the ocean sector

🌐 Plus, enjoy a true “Global Handshake” and receive an exclusive post-webinar executive summary.

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Contemporary Maritime Governance: Bridging Global Standards with Strategic Public Management.

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.

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