(NEWS) Class of 2024 - China Graduations

July

2024

Class of 2024 - China Graduations

The Class of 2024 celebrated their graduation from the China-based Master of Science in Maritime Affairs specializations in International Transportation and Logistics (ITL) and Maritime Safety and Environment Management (MSEM) on 23 and 24 July, respectively. A total of 73 students graduated from the specializations bringing the total number to 1,317 graduates since inception of the programmes in 2005.

In addressing the graduates at each ceremony, Professor Maximo Q. Mejia, Jr., WMU President, noted that education, training and capacity-development on maritime and oceans issues have a critical role to play in ensuring safe, secure and efficient shipping and contribute to the protection of the marine environment and the oceans. “WMU graduates as future leaders in the maritime and oceans sectors are uniquely positioned to effect change. I am certain that you, as highly qualified professionals, will make an invaluable contribution to your industry, your country and the entire global maritime transportation sector in the years to come,” said President Mejia as he welcomed the graduates to the global network of WMU alumni.

ITL Class of 2024 Graduation, Shanghai

The graduation ceremony of WMU’s MSc in Maritime Affairs specialization in International Transport and Logistics (ITL) took place in Shanghai, China on 23 July with a total of 22 graduates, all from China.

Professor CHU Bei-Ping, President of Shanghai Maritime University (SMU), delivered a speech and extended heartfelt congratulations to the graduates on their achievement. He stated that over the past 19 years, the ITL programme has developed a distinctive international educational characteristic, with course content closely aligned with the latest developments in the global shipping and logistics industry. The quality of education has been widely recognized by the international shipping community. Professor Daniel Moon, Vice President (International) of WMU, Professor SHI Xin, Vice President (International) of SMU, and Professor RUAN Wei, the Director of SMU’s International Office also participated in the ceremony, as well as representatives of the WMU faculty and the SMU faculty involved in the delivery of the ITL programme.

Mr. YANG Hao-Hao received the Award for Academic Excellence, and made a speech on behalf of the Class, thanking both WMU and SMU, as well as the faculty and the staff for the excellent delivery of the programme.

The ITL programme commenced in 2005 and is offered in cooperation with Shanghai Maritime University. To date, there are 579 graduates from the programme. To learn more about the MSc in Maritime Affairs with a specialization in International Transport and Logistics programme offered in Shanghai, click here.

MSEM Class of 2024 Graduation, Dalian

The 2024 graduation ceremony of WMU’s MSc in Maritime Affairs specialization in Maritime Safety and Environmental Management (MSEM) took place in Dalian, China on 24 July with a total of 51 graduates, all from China.

Professor SHAN Hong-Jun, President of Dalian Maritime University (DMU), congratulated the graduates and expressed gratitude to the faculty and the representatives of China’s Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) attending the graduation ceremony. He encouraged the graduates to participate enthusiastically in global maritime governance, injecting more innovation and dynamics into the sustainable development of the global maritime industry. Mr. LIU Li, Deputy General Director of Liaoning MSA, also delivered a message congratulating the graduates on their achievements. Professor Daniel Moon, Vice President (International) of WMU, Professor ZENG Qing-Cheng, Vice President (International) of DMU, Professor ZHANG Jin-Lei, the Dean of College of International Collaboration and Professor Proshanto Mukherjee, also participated in the ceremony, as well as representatives of the WMU faculty and the DMU faculty involved in the delivery of the MSEM programme. Representatives from different MSA offices and family members of the graduates were also in attendance.

Mr. ZHENG Kai-Jie received the Award for Academic Excellence. Mr. ZHAO Xing-Lin made a speech on behalf of the graduating class and Mr. CHANG Jian on behalf of the Class of 2025.

The MSEM programme commenced in 2005 and is offered in cooperation with Dalian Maritime University. To date, 738 graduates have completed the MSEM programme. To learn more about the MSEM programme offered in Dalian, click here.

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