From 1 to 5 September 2025, Mr. Ayo Olusola Pacheco, PhD Candidate at the World Maritime University (WMU)-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (GOI), attended the 2025 Summer Academy on International Maritime Law held at the Sasakawa Auditorium of the World Maritime University (WMU).
2025 summer academy
on international maritime law
The programme was inaugurated and concluded by The Right Honourable Sir Julian Flaux, Chancellor of the High Court of the United Kingdom, who delivered both the welcome and closing remarks. Throughout the week, sessions explored diverse subjects such as fraudulent registration, maritime cybersecurity, decarbonization, and the electronification of commercial documents, reflecting the multifaceted transformation currently shaping the maritime sector.
opportunity:
Understanding the opportunity in the maritime energy transition is especially important to nations of the global south where the building of required infrastructure for this transition is still in the nascent stages. In many cases, the awareness is non-existent. The opportunity is thus multidimensional: the opportunity to gain expertise which translates into better port facilities, cleaner shipping, and greener environments.
The conference was thus helpful in creating the awareness for the energy transition, and highlighted the inherent opportunities therein. WMU remains poised to offer capacity building opportunities to develop the expertise required for this transition.
For more information please contact the WMU-GOI at goisecretariat@wmu.se
About the World Maritime University
The World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmö, Sweden is established within the framework of the International Maritime Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations. The mission of WMU 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. WMU is an organization by and for the international maritime community and is committed to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
About wmu-goi
The World Maritime University (WMU)-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (GOI) is an independent focal point for the ocean science-policy-law-industry-society interface where policymakers, the scientific community, regulators, industry actors, academics, and representatives of civil society meet to discuss how best to manage and use ocean spaces and their resources in accordance with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Institute was inaugurated in May 2018 and made possible through generous support from The Nippon Foundation of Japan, the Governments of Sweden, Canada, and Germany, as well as the City of Malmö.
About the wmu summer academy
The World Maritime University (WMU) is a unique academic institution, founded within the framework of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations. The University has a reputation for bringing together stakeholders such as academics, researchers, professionals, and industry experts to explore cross-cutting topics faced by the maritime industry. The WMU Summer Academy provides a unique opportunity for these stakeholders to gather and share knowledge, as well as collaborate on potential solutions that will directly benefit the maritime industry.