Three SafeMed II Project sponsored students graduate from World Maritime University MSc courses

Three SafeMed sponsored students graduated from the World Maritime University (WMU) this year: Mr Abed Al-Dabet from Jordan and Mr Hasan Tarcan from Turkey received an MSc in Maritime Safety and Environmental Administration while Mr Makrem Chouchane from Tunisia graduated MSc in Shipping & Port Management. 

This was the first graduation ceremony for students following the newly structured and streamlined 14-month Malmö-based MSc program in Maritime Affairs, which places higher demands on the intellect and stamina of the students. This year’s graduates include a record number of females (31) while also being the youngest student cohort since the Class of 2001, with an average age of 33.3 years.

Degrees were conferred by WMU’s Chancellor and IMO Secretary General Mr Efthimios E Mitropoulos, at the University’s annual Graduation Ceremony held at the Malmö City’s Concert Hall. This graduation ceremony marked the last time Mr Mitropoulos will act as WMU Chancellor, as he will retire at the end of December 2011.

Thirteen SafeMed II Project sponsored students have graduated from WMU since 2008. Sponsorships are allocated by the SafeMed II Project in order to build capacity in the Beneficiaries' Maritime Authorities. For this reason, the Project ensures that graduates remain within the public sector of their countries so they may share their knowledge and contribute fully to the enhancement of the performance of the National Authorities.

The WMU graduates of 2011 bring the total up to 3,242 graduates, all of whom are now contributing their skills and experience toward the global maritime sector. The World Maritime University is a unique model of international learning and cooperation that meets important needs in both developing and developed countries, as well as in the maritime industry.