The World Maritime University (WMU) and the DNV GL Maritime Academy have launched a new postgraduate diploma in Maritime Safety and Security (MSS) in Malmö, Sweden.
This new diploma is aimed at helping individuals dealing with shipping operations to develop the vital understanding of all the aspects of safety and security required in the maritime industry. It is also set to shape the associated regulatory framework around these matters.
Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, president of WMU said: ‘The MSS programme directly supports the University’s mission that includes promoting safe, secure and efficient shipping on clean oceans. Offered by distance learning, it further supports the university’s commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goal Four that aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all.
'The MSS diploma is designed for experienced maritime experts who are planning a move from onboard to onshore as well as for people who are already supervising operations. It goes beyond complying with regulations. This programme offers a deeper insight and understanding of the development of regulations, their implementation and application in the day-to-day business operations.’
Examining the contemporary maritime system
For any organization dealing with activities at sea, ensuring safety and security is an essential element of maintaining a solid reputation and retaining profitability. The MSS diploma covers topics of critical importance regarding the quality, safety and security of shipping operations as well as their environmental impact.
The programme examines the contemporary maritime transport system, the fundamentals of shipping operations, the environmental aspects and related liabilities of shipping security and elaborates on the main legal conventions and codes, including the Maritime Labour Convention 2006.
Registration is now open and will close in August. Courses begin on 11 September 2017. For more information visit the MSS diploma website www.maritime-safetyandsecurity-diploma.com or contact MSS.pgd@dnvgl.com
