The 1st World Maritime Education and Training Multidisciplinary Congress (WMETMC2025)

The 1^st World Maritime Education and Training Multidisciplinary Congress (WMETMC2025) – a major event eagerly anticipated in the Black Sea Region!

Constanta Maritime University, in collaboration with The Nautical Institute, is excited to announce the 1^st World Maritime Education and Training Multidisciplinary Congress, titled “Underway at the Seas of Future: Steering the Course to Maritime Education and Training for Sustainable Development.”

This event will take place from October 28 to 30, 2025, in Constanta.

We are thrilled to unveil the distinguished keynote speakers who will be gracing our upcoming Congress, bringing their expertise and insights to inspire and elevate our discussions:

• Mr. ARSENIO ANTONIO DOMINGUEZ VELASCO, Secretary-General of The International Maritime Organization (IMO)
• Capt. JOHN LLOYD FNI CMMar, Chief Executive Officer of The Nautical Institute
• Ms. MAJA MARKOVČIĆ KOSTELAC, Executive Director of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)
• Prof.  DONG-WOOK SONG (Republic of Korea Chair), Head of Shipping Management and Logistics, and Port Management; Director of Academic Publications, World Maritime University
• Capt JOÃO FRADE, FNI, Vice-President of The Portuguese Maritime College (Escola Superior Náutica Infante D. Henrique -ENIDH)
• Prof. GABRIEL MĂRGĂRIT RAICU, Rector of Constanta Maritime University President of the Cyber Security Cluster of Excellence, Director of the Excellence Center in Maritime Cybersecurity

The congress brings together academics, experts, researchers, and professionals from the maritime industry and related fields to discuss the latest advances and trends in education and professional training. The topics of discussion focus on stimulating interdisciplinary debates concerning the use of modern technologies in the learning process, the development of educational curricula, and the importance of practical skills for future maritime professionals.

WMETMC2025 features plenary sessions, interactive workshops, and presentations of scientific papers, providing a valuable platform for exchanging ideas and experiences among participants. Attendees will also have the chance to hear from internationally renowned experts, who will share their research findings and perspectives on the future of Education and Training in the maritime sector.

We invite everyone interested to participate in this remarkable event and contribute to the development of a collaborative learning and research community in education and training within the maritime industry and related fields.

• Contact information: office.wmetmc@cmu-edu.eu
• We look forward to welcoming you!