- History
WMU Maritime Affairs Conference 2025
- Title
- WMU Maritime Affairs Conference 2025
- Date
- 26-28 August 2025
- Venue
- World Maritime University, Malmö, Sweden
- Hosted by
- World Maritime University (WMU)
- Co-Hosts
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Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO)
Korea Maritime Institute (KMI)
- Sponsors
- Korean Register (KR)
DAY 1 Programme
World Maritime University, Central European Summer Time (CEST)
| 09:00-09:40 | Conference Opening Session |
|---|---|
| 09:00-09:10 | Arsenio Dominguez Secretary-General, International Maritime Organization (IMO), (Video Message) |
| 09:10-09:20 | Maximo Q. Mejia, Jr. President, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden |
| 09:20-09:30 | Jung-Hee Cho President, Korea Maritime Institute (KMI), Republic of Korea |
| 09:40-10:10 | Coffee Break (Group Photo)* |
| 10:30-11:50 | Opening Session of Day 1 |
| 10:10-10:30 |
(Keynote Speech) Digital Advantage: Maritime Transformation as a Business Imperative
Matthew Duke
Chief Executive Officer, Grieg Maritime Group, Norway
|
| 10:30-12:40 | Session 1. Maritime Digitalization Ⅰ |
| Moderator & Session Chair: Chong-Ju Chae Chair of Steering Committee, WMU Maritime Affairs Conference, Sweden | |
| 10:30-10:50 |
Enabling a Harmonized Digital Infrastructure for International Ship Transport
Ørnulf Jan Rødseth
Director, Maritime Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Norway, Norway
|
| 10:50-11:10 |
Situational Awareness for MASS: Progress and Strategic Steps for Rapid Commercialization
Hyun Choi
Principal Researcher, Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO), Republic of Korea
|
| 11:10-11:30 |
Towards Probabilistic Safety Metrics in Scenario-Based Testing of Autonomous Ships
Meriam Chaal
Senior Researcher, Aalto University, Finland
|
| 11:30-11:50 |
Cyber Resilience of Ship: Practical Approach to IACS UR E26 Compliance
Jinho Yoo
Senior Surveyor, Korean Register (KR), Republic of Korea
|
| 11:50-12:10 |
Assurance of Autonomous Navigation Systems
Øystein Engelhardtsen
Team Lead R&D, Ship Autonomy, DNV, Norway
|
| 12:10-12:40 | Panel Discussion and Q&A: 30 minutes |
| 12:40-13:40 | Lunch |
| 13:40-16:25 | Session 2. Maritime Digitalization Ⅱ |
| Moderator & Session Chair: Aref Fakhry Associate Professor, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden | |
| 13:40-14:00 |
How to Configure Your MASS? - Technical Building Blocks for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship
Hans-Christoph Burmeister
Head of Department Sea Traffic and Nautical Solutions, Fraunhofer Center for Maritime Logistics and Services (Fraunhofer CML), Germany
|
| 14:00-14:20 |
Addressing Operational and Risk Challenges of Digitalization: Augmented Legal Solutions
David Cowan
Assistant Professor, School of Law and Criminology, Maynooth University, Ireland
|
| 14:20-14:40 |
Ship Trajectory Prediction Based on AIS Data Using a Hybrid Deep Learning Model
Wonhee Lee
Senior Researcher, Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO), Republic of Korea
|
| 14:40-15:10 | Coffee Break |
| 15:10-15:30 |
The Curious Case of MASS: Liability Implications
Zuzanna Pepłowska-Dąbrowska
Assistant Professor, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Poland
|
| 15:30-16:00 | Panel Discussion and Q&A: 30 minutes |
| 16:00-16:05 |
Close of Day 1 Aref Fakhry Associate Professor, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden |
| 17:30-20:30 |
Welcome Dinner (Invitation Only) Location: WMU 5th Floor, Bistro |
DAY 2 Programme
| 09:00-09:30 | Opening Session of Day 2 |
|---|---|
| 09:00-09:15 |
(Keynote Speech) International Shipping Decarbonization by 2050: Opportunities and Challenges
Harry Conway
Chair, MEPC / Alternate Permanent Representative, Liberia Permanent Mission, International Maritime Organization (IMO), United Kingdom
|
| 09:15-09:30 |
(Keynote Speech) Global Collaboration for Marine Carbon Neutrality in the Era of Green Shipping Corridors
Hee Jin Kang
Senior Director, Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO), Republic of Korea
|
| 09:30-10:00 | Coffee Break |
| 10:00-12:10 | Session 3. Maritime Decarbonization Ⅰ |
| Moderator & Session Chair: Fabio Ballini Associate Professor, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden | |
| 10:00-10:20 |
Strategies for Decarbonizing Shipping
Sveinung Oftedal
Chief Negotiator – Green Shipping, The Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment, Norway
|
| 10:20-10:40 |
Clean Seas Ahead: Technological and Regulatory Strategies for Maritime Decarbonization
Ivana Melillo
Energy Efficiency Director, GNV Group Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), Italy
|
| 10:40-11:00 |
Strategic Responses for Sustainable Arctic Shipping: The Korean Perspective
Umji Kim
Director, Korea Maritime Institute (KMI), Republic of Korea
|
| 11:00-11:20 |
Capacity Building for Climate Change Mitigation in the Shipping and Maritime Industry: Case Study MTCC Africa’s Implementation of market-ready Technologies supporting Maritime Decarbonization and Economic Impacts in Africa
Lydia Ngugi
Head of Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre for Africa (MTCC-Africa), Kenya
|
| 11:20-11:40 |
A Green Future: Decarbonising Ports Under IMO’s Net-Zero Pathway
Rhona Macdonald
Policy & IMO Liaison Officer, International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), United Kingdom
|
| 11:40-12:10 | Panel Discussion and Q&A: 30 minutes |
| 12:10-13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30-16:15 | Session 4. Maritime Decarbonization Ⅱ |
| Moderator & Session Chair: Claudio Aporta Professor, Canadian Chair, Marine Environmental Protection; Head, Ocean Sustainability, Governance and Management, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden | |
| 13:30-13:50 |
Decarbonization in Shipping – An Insurer’s Perspective
Andreas Brachel
Head of Environmental Claims, Gard AS, Norway
|
| 13:50-14:10 |
Operational Data Analysis and ESD Performance Estimation
Kanghyun Song
Head and Senior Vice President, Korean Register (KR), Republic of Korea
|
| 14:10-14:30 |
Lifecycle Assessment as an Enabler for Maritime Fuel Transition: Bridging Policy and Industry Perspectives
Ann O'Connor
Head of LCA and Environmental Impact, Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, Denmark
|
| 14:30-15:00 | Coffee Break |
| 15:00-15:20 |
The Second National Plan for the Development and Popularization of Green Ship in the Republic of Korea
Chybyung Park
Assistant Professor, Korea Maritime & Ocean University (KMOU), Republic of Korea
|
| 15:20-15:40 |
Partnering for Impact: Advancing Action Through IMO GHG Projects
Sukhjit Singh
Technical Officer, International Maritime Organization (IMO), United Kingdom
|
| 15:40-16:10 | Panel Discussion and Q&A : 30 minutes |
| 16:10-16:15 |
Close of Day 2 Claudio Aporta Professor, Canadian Chair in Marine Environmental Protection; Head of Ocean Sustainability, Governance and Management, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden |
DAY 3 Programme
| 09:00-09:20 | Opening Session of Day 3 |
|---|---|
| 09:00-09:20 |
(Keynote Speech) The Comprehensive Review of the STCW Convention and Code in Relation to Technological Developments
Haakon Storhaug
Chair, HTW Sub-Committee, International Maritime Organization (IMO) / Senior Advisor, Norwegian Maritime Directorate, Norway
|
| 09:20-09:50 | Coffee Break |
| 09:50-11:50 | Session 5. AI Application in the Maritime Sector, The Challenge of AI |
| Moderator & Session Chair: Enrico D'agostini Assistant Professor, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden | |
| 09:50-10:10 |
Maritime AI for Digitization & Decarbonization: Emerging Trends
Prateek Gupta
Research Scientist, SINTEF Ocean & Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway
|
| 10:10-10:30 |
AI-Based Fuel Consumption Prediction and Ship Operation Strategy Optimization Framework Under Carbon-Neutral Regulations in Maritime Transport
Dowon Kim
Assistant Professor, Pusan National University, Republic of Korea
|
| 10:30-10:50 |
Data-Centric Engineering for the Decarbonization of Maritime
Adam James Sobey
Mission Director/Professor of Data-Centric Engineering, the Alan Turing Institute/University of Southampton, United Kingdom
|
| 10:50-11:20 |
From Keel to Cloud: AI Adoption in Shipping Chartering, Hurdles and Horizons
Agnieszka Nowinska
Associate Professor, Aalborg University Business School, DenmarkGisele Msann Postdoc, Aalborg University Business School, Denmark |
| 11:20-11:50 | Panel Discussion and Q&A : 30 minutes |
| 11:50-13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30-16:10 | Session 6. Seafarers in the Era of Technological Development |
| Moderator & Session Chair: Johan Bolmsten Assistant Professor and Information Manager, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden | |
| 13:30-13:50 |
Understanding the Impact of Decarbonization on Seafarers’ Wellbeing
Simon Grainge
Chief Executive, The International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN), United Kingdom
|
| 13:50-14:10 |
Navigating the Future Skills Gap: How Learning Technologies Enable A ‘People First’ Strategy
Catherine Logie
Director, Professional Development & Certification, Ocean Technologies Group & Lloyds Register One Ocean, United Kingdom
|
| 14:10-14:30 |
Seafarers in Transition: Ensuring a Just and Inclusive Future. Role, Perspective, and Challenges
Lydia Ferrad
ITF Accredited Representative to the IMO, International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), United Kingdom
|
| 14:30-15:00 | Coffee Break |
| 15:00-15:20 |
Simulating the Future of Maritime Transportation to Train the Future Maritime Operators
Michael Baldauf
Professor, Hochschule Wismar, University of Applied Sciences, Germany
|
| 15:20-15:40 |
Upskilling Maritime Instructors Through Train-the-Trainer on Alternative Fuels
Momoko Kitada
Nippon Foundation Professorial Chair in Gender and Innovation; Head, Maritime Education & Training, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden
|
| 15:40-16:10 | Panel Discussion and Q&A : 30 minutes |
| 16:10-16:35 | Conference Closing Session |
| 16:10-16:20 | Keyyong Hong President, Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO), Republic of Korea |
| 16:20-16:30 | Maximo Q. Mejia, Jr. President, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden |
| 16:30-16:35 |
Close of Day 3 Johan Bolmsten Assistant Professor and Information Manager, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden |
Day1
Conference Opening Session
09:00 - 09:40
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Opening RemarksArsenio DominguezSecretary-General
International Maritime Organization (IMO), (Video Message) -
Opening RemarksMaximo Q. Mejia, JrPresident
World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden -
Opening RemarksJung-Hee ChoPresident
Day1
Opening Session of Day 1
10:10 - 10:30
Keynote Speaker
Matthew Duke
Chief Executive Officer, Grieg Maritime Group, Norway
Day1
Session1
10:30 - 12:40
Maritime Digitalization Ⅰ
Moderator & Session Chair
Chong-Ju Chae
Chair of Steering Committee, WMU Maritime Affairs Conference, Sweden
-
Ørnulf Jan RødsethDirector
Maritime Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Norway, Norway -
Hyun ChoiPrincipal Researcher
Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO), Republic of Korea -
Meriam ChaalSenior Researcher
Aalto University, Finland -
Jinho YooSenior Surveyor
Korean Register (KR), Republic of Korea -
Øystein EngelhardtsenTeam Lead R&D
Ship Autonomy, DNV, Norwayof Korea
Day1
Session2
13:40 - 16:25
Maritime Digitalization Ⅱ
Moderator & Session Chair
Aref Fakhry
Associate Professor, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden
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Hans-Christoph BurmeisterHead of Department Sea Traffic and Nautical Solutions
Fraunhofer Center for Maritime Logistics and Services (Fraunhofer CML), Germany -
David CowanAssistant Professor
School of Law and Criminology, Maynooth University, Ireland -
Wonhee LeeSenior Researcher
Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO), Republic of Korea -
Zuzanna Pepłowska-DąbrowskaAssistant Professor
Nicolaus Copernicus University, Poland
Day2
Opening Session of Day 2
09:00 - 09:30
Keynote Speaker
Harry Conway
Chair, MEPC / Alternate Permanent Representative, Liberia Permanent Mission, International Maritime Organization (IMO), United Kingdom
Keynote Speaker
Hee Jin Kang
Senior Director, Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO), Republic of Korea
Day2
Session3
10:00 - 12:10
Maritime Decarbonization Ⅰ
Moderator & Session Chair
Fabio Ballini
Associate Professor, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden
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Sveinung OftedalChief Negotiator – Green Shipping
The Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment, Norway -
Ivana MelilloEnergy Efficiency Director
GNV Group Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), Italy -
Umji KimDirector
Korea Maritime Institute (KMI), Republic of Korea -
Lydia NgugiHead of Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre for Africa (MTCC-Africa), Kenya -
Rhona MacdonaldPolicy & IMO Liaison Officer
International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), United Kingdom
Day2
Session4
13:30 - 16:10
Maritime Decarbonization Ⅱ
Moderator & Session Chair
Claudio Aporta
Professor, Canadian Chair, Marine Environmental Protection; Head, Ocean Sustainability, Governance and Management, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden
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Andreas BrachelHead of Environmental Claims Gard AS, Norway -
Kanghyun SongHead and Senior Vice President
Korean Register (KR), Republic of Korea -
Ann O'ConnorHead of LCA and Environmental Impact
Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, Denmark -
Chybyung ParkAssistant Professor
Korea Maritime & Ocean University (KMOU), Republic of Korea -
Sukhjit SinghTechnical Officer
International Maritime Organization (IMO), United Kingdom
Day3
Opening Session of Day 3
09:00 - 09:20
Keynote Speaker
Haakon Storhaug
Chair, HTW Sub-Committee, International Maritime Organization (IMO) / Senior Advisor, Norwegian Maritime Directorate, Norway
Day3
Session5
09:50 - 11:50
AI Application in the Maritime Sector, The Challenge of AI
Moderator & Session Chair
Enrico D'agostini
Assistant Professor, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden
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Prateek GuptaResearch Scientist
SINTEF Ocean & Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway -
Dowon KimAssistant Professor
Pusan National University, Republic of Korea -
Adam James SobeyMission Director/Professor of Data-Centric Engineering the Alan Turing Institute/University of Southampton, United Kingdom -
Agnieszka NowinskaAssociate Professor
Aalborg University Business School, Denmark -
Gisele MsannPostdoc
Aalborg University Business School, Denmark
Day3
Session6
13:30 - 16:10
Seafarers in the Era of Technological Development
Moderator & Session Chair
Johan Bolmsten
Assistant Professor and Information Manager, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden
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Simon GraingeChief Executive
The International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN), United Kingdom -
Catherine LogieDirector, Professional Development & Certification
Ocean Technologies Group & Lloyds Register One Ocean, United Kingdom -
Lydia FerradITF Accredited Representative to the IMO
International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), United Kingdom -
Michael BaldaufProfessor
Hochschule Wismar, University of Applied Sciences, Germany -
Momoko KitadaNippon Foundation Professorial Chair in Gender and Innovation; Head, Maritime Education & Training, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden
Day3
Conference Closing Session
16:10 - 16:35
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Closing RemarksKeyyong HongPresident
Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO), Republic of Korea -
Closing RemarksMaximo Q. Mejia, Jr.President
World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden
(Day 1) Registration
(Day 1) Conference Opening Session
(Day 1) Coffee Break
(Day 1) Session 1
Maritime Digitalization Ⅰ
(Day 1) Lunch
(Day 1) Session 2
Maritime Digitalization Ⅱ
(Day 1) Welcome Dinner
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