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43-744: It has a Partnering Relation with World Maritime University (WMU), Malmö, Sweden since 2019 (was a Branch of WMU since 1990 till 2019) and also has an affiliation for Bachelor of Maritime Science /Marine Engineering Degree course for the Pre-Sea Cadets with Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University, Bangladesh. Its training activity and education is recognized by IMO (UN), European Union (EMSA), British Merchant Navy Training Board, Nautical Institute London & Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) London, Global Maritime Education and Training association (Australia) and has ISO 9001:2015 Quality Certificate by DNV-GL. The world

86-685: A Swedish institution. The MSc in Maritime Affairs and the PhD in Maritime Affairs are accredited by the Government of Sweden , as well as the Ministry for Education and by ZEvA (Zentrale Evaluations- und Akkreditierungsagentur Hannover/ Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency Hanover). WMU is operated for all IMO member States and is entitled to conduct activities in Sweden under the agreement concluded between IMO and

129-521: A candidate been voted upon despite a UNSC veto. In 2016, the General Assembly and the Security Council sought nominations and conducted public debates for the first time. However, the Security Council voted in private and followed the same process as previous selections, leading the president of the General Assembly to complain that it "does not live up to the expectations of the membership and

172-652: A dissertation, allowing students to deepen their specialization through research. An important part of the Malmö M.Sc. education is the Field Study programme that provides the opportunity for students to travel and to see what they are learning in class being put into practice. Each student in the M.Sc. Malmö programme spends essentially 2–3 weeks traveling for field studies to host organizations in such countries as Chile, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Korea, Malta, Norway, Portugal, The Netherlands, Singapore, Sweden, Turkey, and

215-982: A doctoral programme in Maritime Affairs within the following research priority areas: The following areas of specialization include: The areas of specialization in Malmö, Sweden include: The following areas of specialisations include: Offered in cooperation with the WMU's sister institution, the IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) in Malta. WMU offers several programmes via distance learning; Executive Maritime Management postgraduate diploma in cooperation with DNV , International Maritime Law LLM and postgraduate diploma in co-operation with Lloyd's Maritime Academy, and postgraduate diplomas in Marine Insurance Law & Practice and Maritime Energy Management offered solely by WMU. The average age of

258-534: A few days to several weeks. Parallel to the academic programmes, research is a priority at WMU with Research Priority Areas in Environmental Impact of Maritime Activities, Maritime Safety, Maritime Energy Management, Maritime Social & Labour Governance, Maritime & Marine Technology & Innovation, Maritime Economics & Business, and Maritime Law, Policy & Governance. WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute The WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute

301-538: A maritime use. In 2016, the building was shortlisted for a World Architecture Festival Award in the category of Higher Education and Research. In addition to the main building, the City of Malmö provides space for the WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute and administrative and research staff in nearby buildings. WMU is governed by a Charter and Statutes, approved by IMO Assembly. The Board of Governors (BoG)

344-528: A particular focus on the implementation of Goal 14 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The work of the institute is supported by The Nippon Foundation of Japan, Sweden, Germany, Canada, the European Commission and the City of Malmö. The WMU Journal of Maritime Affairs (WMU JoMA) was established in October 2002 and since 2011 has been published by Springer. It is an international journal that covers

387-507: A project titled "Development of Marine Academy (1973-1980)" to raise the academy at the forefront of maritime professional excellence in South Asia. The Bangladesh Government has recently established four more Marine Academies in Barisal, Pabna, Sylhet and Rangpur of Bangladesh which commenced in 2021. 4 year Bachelor of Maritime Science 4 years Bachelor of Maritime Science The campus area

430-468: A third of the annual intake. Roughly 80 per cent of the students in the Malmö MSc programme are funded by fellowships provided by donors. Additionally, many governments, organizations and companies provide funding for their own employees. Only a fraction of the students in Malmö pay out-of-pocket. WMU has an international faculty of roughly 40 resident members, plus research associates, from countries across

473-625: Is 100 acres. The campus includes: Presently there are two types of simulators: There are two workshops with various machineries World Maritime University The World Maritime University (WMU) , in Malmö, Sweden , is a postgraduate maritime university founded within the framework of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)—a specialized agency of the United Nations . Established by an IMO Assembly Resolution in 1983,

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516-400: Is also available via distance learning. Customized Executive Professional Development Courses (EPDCs) and international conferences and events cater to the professional maritime community. The University has an active research portfolio that includes maritime and ocean-related projects. WMU is an education provider independent of any individual national education system, meaning that it is not

559-670: Is also the chairman of the United Nations System Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB), a body composed of the heads of all UN funds, programmes, and specialised agencies, which meets twice a year to discuss substantive and management issues facing the United Nations System . Many of the secretary-general's powers are informal and left open to individual interpretation; some appointees have opted for more activist roles, while others have been more technocratic or administrative. The secretary-general

602-533: Is appointed by the IMO Secretary-General, and consists of 30 members, who each serve two-year renewable terms. The Board of Governors meets annually, chaired by WMU's Chancellor who to date has been the IMO Secretary-General. The BoG reports to IMO Council which consists of the 40 leading maritime States. An 11-person Executive Board (EB) is appointed by the IMO Secretary-General to help facilitate

645-448: Is often reliant upon the use of their "good offices", described as "steps taken publicly and in private, drawing upon his independence, impartiality and integrity, to prevent international disputes from arising, escalating or spreading". Consequently, observers have variably described the office as the "world's most visible bully pulpit " or as the "world's moderator". Examples include Dag Hammarskjöld 's promotion of an armistice between

688-433: The 1981 selection , when China cast a record 16 vetoes against a third term for Kurt Waldheim . The selection process is opaque and is often compared to a papal conclave . Since 1981, the Security Council has voted in secret in a series of straw polls ; it then submits the winning candidate to the General Assembly for ratification. No candidate has ever been rejected by the General Assembly, and only once, in 1950 , has

731-652: The Secretary-General of the United Nations take all steps in order to establish a world maritime university. In determining the institution's location, then IMO Secretary-General, Dr. C.P. Srivastava, approached the Swedish Ministry of Transport who welcomed the idea and Malmö was determined as the home of the institution. With the financial support of the Swedish government, the City of Malmö, and private donations,

774-860: The Chancellor, the Board of Governors, the Executive Board, and the Academic Council are detailed in the Charter. Any amendment to the WMU Charter is submitted by the Board of Governors to the IMO Council for approval and thereafter to the IMO Assembly for adoption. WMU offers postgraduate studies, meaning the students must have completed a relevant university education. In addition, students are expected to have worked in

817-644: The Government of Sweden and the provisions of the Charter of the WMU adopted by IMO for the WMU activities in Sweden (A 25/Res. 1030). In the early 1980s, the IMO recognized that there was a shortage of well-qualified, highly educated maritime experts, particularly in lesser developed nations. To address this gap, the IMO endeavored to found an institution to support member States with the high-level education necessary to implement international Conventions. Subsequently, in 1981 it passed Resolution A. 501(XII), which requested that

860-575: The United Kingdom. Field studies are also a part of the M.Sc. programmes in Shanghai and Dalian, China, but are typically more regionally oriented. WMU organizes and hosts a range of international maritime conferences, often co-hosted with international organizations, including IMO, UNEP, and the EU. WMU offers an extensive range of Executive Professional Development Courses (EPDCs) in a variety of subjects with

903-600: The United Nations The secretary-general of the United Nations ( UNSG or UNSECGEN ) is the chief administrative officer of the United Nations and head of the United Nations Secretariat , one of the six principal organs of the United Nations . The role of the secretary-general and of the secretariat is laid out by Chapter XV (Articles 97 to 101) of the United Nations Charter . However,

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946-459: The WMU was inaugurated on 4 July 1983. WMU's headquarters are in the City of Malmö which has always provided facilities for the University. In April 2015, WMU moved to the historic Old Harbour Master's building, Tornhuset, in the center of Malmö . Completed in 1910 and designed by the eminent Swedish architect Harald Boklund, Tornhuset served as the main office for Malmö's harbor administration and

989-953: The aim 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 considered an international university and has been granted the status of a UN institution by its host country, the Government of Sweden . Serving as a center for people of many nationalities to participate in teaching and learning. WMU encourages international co-operation to address international maritime problems and coordinate international action. Programmes offered include Ph.D. and M.Sc. degrees in Maritime Affairs as well as an M.Phil . Post-graduate diplomas are offered via distance education in Marine Insurance Law & Practice, Maritime Energy, Executive Maritime Management, and International Maritime Law. An LLM in International Maritime Law

1032-486: The historic city center of Malmö to the docklands. The new facilities were inaugurated in 2015 and successively received the City Building Prize (Stadsbyggnadspriset), the highest architecture prize awarded by the City of Malmö. The building was also awarded the 2015 Region Skåne Architecture Prize based on its design as well as how it transforms the surroundings and returns the historic Old Harbour Master's building to

1075-462: The industry for at least five years. A solid understanding of English is a requirement of all WMU programmes and students must pass internationally recognized tests of English as a foreign language. Students who need to sharpen their English skills prior to the start of the Malmö M.Sc. studies can enroll in the intensive, three-month English and Study Skills Programme (ESSP) focusing on maritime English. Programmes available as of 2024 include: WMU offers

1118-503: The job have been set by precedent in previous selections. The appointee may not be a citizen of any of the Security Council's five permanent members. The General Assembly resolution 51/241 in 1997 stated that, in the appointment of "the best candidate", due regard should be given to regional (continental) rotation of the appointee's national origin and to gender equality, although no woman has yet served as secretary-general. All appointees to date have been career diplomats . The length of

1161-482: The new standard of openness and transparency". The role of the secretary-general is described as combining the functions and responsibilities of an advocate, diplomat, civil servant, and chief executive officer. The UN Charter designates the secretary-general as the "chief administrative officer" of the UN and allows them to perform "such other functions as are entrusted" by other United Nations organs. The Charter also empowers

1204-619: The office's qualifications, selection process and tenure are open to interpretation; they have been established by custom. The secretary-general is appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council . As the recommendation must come from the Security Council, any of the five permanent members of the council can veto a nomination. Most secretaries-general are compromise candidates from middle powers and have little prior fame. Unofficial qualifications for

1247-476: The potential for tailor-made courses at any location worldwide. WMU has a unique relationship with the IMO that allows for unprecedented access to maritime experts and a close connection to the broad spectrum of key maritime issues. EPDC topics are based on the current needs and projected requirements of the maritime market particularly in key IMO mandated areas of maritime safety, security and environmental management. Led by WMU faculty, EPDCs can range in length from

1290-429: The secretariat; attending sessions with United Nations bodies; consulting with world leaders, government officials, and other stakeholders; and travelling the world to engage with global constituents and bring attention to certain international issues. The secretary-general publishes an annual report on the work of the UN, which includes an assessment of its activities and an outline future priorities. The secretary-general

1333-417: The secretary-general to inform the Security Council of "any matter which in his opinion may threaten the maintenance of international peace and security". These provisions have been interpreted as providing broad leeway for officeholders to serve a variety of roles as suited to their preferences, skill set, or circumstances. The secretary-general's routine duties include overseeing the activities and duties of

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1376-493: The students is around mid-30s with representation from over 50 countries. WMU actively works to implement the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including Goal 5 regarding gender equality. Until the late 1990s, female students made up less than 5% of the Malmö intake. Recruitment strategies and support from fellowship donors have resulted in the proportion of female students rising to around

1419-669: The subject areas of maritime safety, marine environment protection and shipping operations, giving special attention to the human element and the impact of technology. The WMU JoMA is for professionals in maritime administration, industry and education. It aims at serving the international maritime community by presenting fresh ideas and current thinking on subjects of topical interest, reporting on relevant research findings and addressing interrelationships between safety, environment protection and efficiency of maritime transport. As of 2024 , there are 6,340 alumni from 170 countries and territories. The WMU alumni assume positions of prominence around

1462-472: The term is discretionary, but all secretaries-general since 1971 have been appointed to five-year terms. Every secretary-general since 1961 has been re-selected for a second term, with the exception of Boutros Boutros-Ghali , who was vetoed by the United States in the 1996 selection . While the position does not have a formal term limit , incumbent secretary-generals have avoided seeking a third term since

1505-600: The warring parties of Arab-Israel conflict , Javier Perez de Cuellar 's negotiation of a ceasefire in the Iran-Iraq War , and U Thant 's role in deescalating the Cuban Missile Crisis . The official residence of the secretary-general is a townhouse at 3 Sutton Place, Manhattan , in New York City, United States. The townhouse was built for Anne Morgan in 1921 and donated to the United Nations in 1972. Formerly

1548-496: The work of the WMU, provide oversight between sessions of the BoG, give directions and guidelines as necessary, consider draft plans of work and budgets, report to the BoG, and meet no less than three times a year. Members of the EB serve renewable two-year terms. WMU's current Charter was established by IMO Resolution A.1130(30), which took effect on 1 January 2018. The appointment and functions of

1591-421: The world such as prime minister, ministers and senior maritime officials, directors of shipping companies and ports, and as heads of maritime academies and naval organizations. They rise to prominent positions within UN organizations including IMO Secretary-General, IMO Directors, WMU President, and many represent their home countries at IMO and in international forums and organizations. Secretary-General of

1634-540: The world. There are also more than 100 Visiting Lecturers annually. Many of the faculty have backgrounds as mariners, and roughly a third of the WMU faculty are female. In general, courses in the M.Sc. programmes are intensive, 1-2 week long classes allowing students to focus on a particular topic, and facilitating the incorporation of Visiting Lecturers. The first term focuses on Foundation studies that are completed by all students before specialized studies take place during Terms 2 and 3. The final Term 4 focuses on finalizing

1677-471: Was chosen for the planned academy due to its 'ship-like environment'. The geographic location of this facility was unique in the country and was not available to other Suez to South-East Asian countries. (Project Plan – Development of Marine Academy, Phase – II [1973-1980]) The construction of basic infrastructure commenced. Its initial budget was Taka 31.19 lakhs in 1952, which increased to Taka 53 lakhs in 1959 and to Taka 58.3 lakhs in 1961. The initial project

1720-596: Was completed with the objective of training 22 Nautical Cadet Officers and 22 Marine Engineering Cadet Officers. The new-built 'Mercantile Marine Academy' began on 3 September 1962. During the Great Liberation War in 1971, the then Pakistan Government shifted the academy's function to Karachi, abandoning this academy. Immediately after the war, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman resumed it as a Marine Academy with appointing Capt. (Merchant Marine) M L Rahman as its Commandant (first Bangladeshi Commandant). Bangabandhu began

1763-565: Was inaugurated in May 2018. As an independent focal point for the ocean-science-policy-law-industry interface where policy makers, 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 for the sustainable development of present and future generations. The Institute undertakes challenge-led, interdisciplinary, evidence-based research as well as educational and capacity-building training with

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1806-465: Was intended to provide panoramic views of shipping in the Öresund and in Malmö harbor. An architectural competition by the City of Malmö sought the best possible design for the extension to Tornhuset. The winning entry by renowned architect Kim Utzon of Kim Utzon Architects in collaboration with the Australian firm of Terroir Architects, centered on the concept of the building as an "urban hinge" linking

1849-509: Was rapidly changing after WWII (1939–45). West Pakistan along with East Bengal (Bangladesh) became independent from British rule in 1947. The Pakistan Government at the time looked into developing industrial training facilities. A scheme for establishing a marine academy beside the Bay of Bengal was sanctioned in 1952. Juldia Point (valleys of Juldia-Rangadia) at the Karnaphuly river-mouth at Bay of Bengal

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