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The International Association ofPorts and Harbors (IAPH)
Port of Barcelona

President:

Mr. Santiago Garcia-Milà,Dy. Managing Director of Strategy & Development,
Autoritat Portuària de Barcelona,
Spain

What is IAPH?
The International Association of Ports andHarbors (IAPH) was founded in November
1955. Today, IAPH has grown into a global
alliance of the world port community,
representing some 180 ports and 140
port-related organizations of about 90 countries
worldwide. The member ports together handle
over 60% of the world’s sea-borne trade cargoand nearly 70% of global container traffic. It is a
non-profit making and non-governmentalorganization headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

world port summit. The last IAPH World Ports
Conference was held in Hamburg, Germany,
June 2015, attracting nearly 1,000 participantsfrom across the world. It provided an excellent
stage for us to debate where the port industry
will be heading in the near future, covering such
topics as megaships and their impacts, trends ofglobal economy, global port competition, clean
port air solutions, cruises, etc.

What we do?
As our vision and mission statements clearly
show, we strive to be the Global Ports’ Forumfor Industry Collaboration and Excellence. To
that end, we make efforts to promote the interestof ports worldwide through strong member
relationships, collaboration andinformation-sharing that help resolve common
issues, advance sustainable practices andcontinually improve how ports serve themaritime industries.

We will next meet in Bali, Indonesia, May
7-12, 2017, at the 30th IAPH World Ports
Conference, where we will address suchstimulating topics as “Greenfield Port Project:
Challenges and Opportunities”, “Port
Hinterland Connectivity and Multimodal
Logistics”, “Evolution of Global Shipping
Industry & Shipping Routes”, “Effects ofSpecial Economic Zone and Port Growth”
and “Indonesia Maritime Transformation”.
We expect nearly 1,000 participants willattend this big event from across the world forsharing best practices on port management
and operations.

Conferences
More specifically, IAPH meets every two years
in odd-numbered years at its IAPH World Ports
Conference, the largest gathering of the world
port community, which is often referred to as the

Between the IAPH World Ports Conferences,the IAPH Mid-term Conference is held ineven-numbered years to discuss common issues
externally and household matters internally. In
May 2016, we met in Panama City, Panama,for the IAPH Mid-term Conference to discussvarious issues, including the expanded Panama
Canal and its implications to the world
maritime trade. The ensuing conference sessions
turned out to be an excellent forum to learn
more about the Panama Canal
expansion
Photo:IMO
program and the latest trends in port
management and operations, not only inPanama but also in Colombia and Mexico. For
the next Mid-term Conference, we will meet in
Baku, Azerbaijan in 2018.
Technical Committees
More on a routine basis, we proactively addresscritical issues and challenges facing the port
industry through its technical committees thatare regarded as the backbone of IAPH.
Currently, there are nine technical committees:• Communication and Community Relations
Committee• Port Finance and Economics Committee• Cruise Committee• Port Safety and Security Committee• Port Environment Committee• Legal Committee• Port Planning and Development Committee• Port Operations and Logistics Committee• Trade Facilitation and Port Community
Systems Committee

The Forum is open to any women, both IAPH
members and non-IAPH members, who areinterested in networking, examining bestpractices, solving professional challenges andworking together towards reaching the goals of
this Forum. Needless to say, the Forum is only
led by women.

Conference in Hamburg, 2015

Cooperation with UN agencies
They play such a critical role in studying topicalissues, identifying their implications to the port
industry and recommending possible policies
and measures for the benefit of the entire
membership. In so doing, we often cooperatewith other industry stakeholders such as theInternational Maritime Organization (IMO),
United Nations Conference on Trade andDevelopment (UNCTAD), and otherinternational organizations in tackling common
issues such as global warming, port workers’
safety and security, etc.
In recognition of our longstanding contribution
to their efforts and works, IAPH is granted
special status as a non-governmentalorganization (NGO) by IMO, UNCTAD, theUnited Nations Center for Trade Facilitationand Electronic Business (UNCEFACT),
United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP), World Customs Organization(WCO), International Labour Office (ILO)
and Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
It is testimony to the fact that IAPH is truly the
only international organization representing thevoice of the world port industry, which morecritically enables us to attend their meetings,
speak for ports and harbors in the world, andfinally protect the interests of the port industry.
World Ports Climate Initiative (WPCI)
Let me now give you some concrete examples ofissues we have focused on in recent years.
IAPH is committed to the protection of theenvironment, as it is an indispensable factor insustainable economic growth. IAPH has
addressed and tackled a wide range ofenvironmental issues, including the handling of
hazardous and noxious substances in a port,
prevention of air, water and soil pollution in
ports, treatment of harmful aquatic organisms inballast water, etc., as they affect ports and theirneighborhoods.

As the protection of the environment cannot beeffectively achieved without an active
participation of all those having a sharedinterest, IAPH has strived to support andpromote international cooperation programs inaddressing and tackling a number ofenvironmental issues at an international level.
More than 60 world ports have become united
in initiating their fight for the reduction ofgreenhouse gases (GHGs) under the World
Ports Climate Initiative (WPCI), launched in
November 2008. Four projects are alreadyfi n a l i z e d r e g a r d i n g c a r b o n f o o t p r i n t
management, onshore power supply,
environmental ship index, and tool box for port
clean air programs, while four projects are still inprogress regarding LNG-fueled vessels, clean
cargo handling equipment, lease agreement
template and intermodal transport.
IAPH Women’s ForumIn an effort to advance and empower women in
the maritime industry, we established the IAPH
Women’s Forum in 2012 as a platform fordiscussing women’s issues in the maritime
industry, ways to encourage women to join theindustry and to promote training programs
enabling women to better compete for positions
at all levels, including those previously not open
to them.

Delegates at Panama Canal, May 20162

IAPH Awards
Over the past three decades, IAPH has offeredassistance to the needs of its member ports indeveloping countries in the context ofinternational port development cooperation.
Started in 1975, the IAPH Training
Scholarship Program has enabled more than
100 people from IAPH developing member
ports to receive advanced port training programs
overseas.
Similarly, the IAPH Essay Contest, started in
1978, has encouraged personnel employed at
our member ports in developing countries tolook into port efficiency and productivity for the
benefit of their own ports. This biennial award
contest is known as the Akiyama Award named
after the late Mr. Toru Akiyama, one of thefounding fathers of IAPH.
In addition to human resources development,
the IAPH Information Technology (IT) Awardhas, since 1994, been presented biennially todemonstrate its commitment and leadership in
promoting the use of IT in ports, by organizing
a biennial contest for the membership tocompete for excellence in IT application in a
port. Furthermore, since 2013, two new award
categories, “Communications” and“Environment” have been added to the award
program, allowing IAPH member ports tocompete for excellence respectively in public
relations/corporate communications and inenvironmental management, protection orsustainability.
Conclusion
As explained above, I am confident that IAPH
will further strengthen the voice of world ports
and contribute to the healthy and sounddevelopment of the world maritime community.

No Matter
How Distant
We Are...

The Sixth Tokyo International Conference on
African Development (TICAD VI) was held in
Nairobi, Kenya on August 27-28, and Dr. Yohei
S a s a k a w a , C h a i r m a n o f Th e N i p p o nFoundation, visited on this occasion. It was
unbelievable that nine Kenyan Sasakawa Fellows
out of ten traveled 600km one way from
Mombasa to see him. The following are words ofappreciation from each Fellow to Dr. Sasakawa
during the meeting:Musa Hassan Musa (2000)
At the World Maritime University we gained
the requisite knowledge to form a formidablegroup of experts who are able to guide ourmaritime sector in line with emerging maritime
issues of our world. Currently, we have two
actively involved in policy development under the
Kenya Maritime Authority (the regulatory armof the government), while the rest are involved ineconomic activities in and around the Port ofMombasa. This has inspired us to go out of ourway to affect not only the maritime industry but
also the lives of many, for whom we can be
instruments of change through charity works.
This is among the many virtues that we learnt
and have inherited from you, Sir.
Stephen Mwamure Toya (2002)
I was at the point of giving up and being just an
Assistant Marine Engineer at the Kenya Ports
Authority (KPA) when I got the prestigious
Sasakawa Scholarship for the WMU Master
Program 2001/2002. This was a game changer in
my career, and it has resulted in a totaltransformation in my approach towards life andhumanity. I am now the Principal Marine
Engineer (D) in charge of ship-repairs, and am
involved in ship survey, pollution control, theresource person at Bandari College, and researchand development of technical specifications ofmarine equipment to be purchased by KPA.
Samwel Kipkosgei Kiptoo (2003)
I was appointed as a change agent arising fromthe expected changes in the implementation ofsystems for Conventional Cargo and the Security
Department, and I carried out the sensitizationof staff with zeal. They were able to accept thesubsequent changes, and currently I have beenplaced on the Change Management committee.
Today service delivery has improved drastically asa result of the rollout of the cargo management
system, and revenue collection has continued toi n c r e a s e . Th i s s u c c e s s i s a t t r i b u t e d t o
combinations of minds nourished by the training
acquired from generous sponsors at The Nippon
Foundation and others.
Elsie Nyabonyi Bikondo (2012)
Since my graduation from WMU in 2012, I
have been performing higher duties of Principal

HR Officer in charge of organizational
performance and change management. I am also
involved in policy development, training
facilitation, monitoring and evaluation oforganizational performance, offering advice on
maritime education and organizationaltransformation among others. I wish to highlightthat the Kenya Ports Authority has made great
strides in port expansion. For instance,
construction of phase one of the second container
terminal has recently been concluded, and plans
are underway for its commissioning in September
2016 by his Excellency, President Uhuru
Kenyatta.

lectures are on a pro bono basis, as I feel
obligated to make an impact in the industry. Thisis my small way of saying thank you to Dr.
Sasakawa for investing in me.

Julius Matusia Okindo (2014)
At the time of joining WMU, I was working at
the Legal Department as a Legal Assistant.
Upon my return to Kenya, I was reassigned to
the RMRCC as an Administrative Assistant. In
June, 2016, my services were transferred to LamuCounty in the same capacity. Besides providing
administrative services, I also represent the
Branch Inspector of the Border Management
Committee. The Committee is mandated to
Fiona Syovata Mbandi (2013)provide coordination of border operations atUpon graduation with a MSc Maritime Affairs points of entry and to advise on emerging trends
degree in 2013, I got promoted to Senior Human and possible solutions to border challenges
Resource Officer. I specifically organize activities among other terms of reference.
for different teams by training, by communicationand other interventions that facilitate adapting, Juma Ahmed Ali (2015)
controlling and affecting change in the I wish to thank you for sponsoring my Mastersorganization by adopting the balanced scorecard Programme at the World Maritime University;
framework and culture change to high performing truly the exposure and the skills we gained haveteams. I also train staff in maritime courses in port broadened our understanding of the maritime
productivity at Bandari college. I am the Vice industry, and we are now joining other experts in
Chairperson for the Association of Women in the building our maritime sector. Kindly let me echo
Maritime Sector, East and South Africa- some of your words during our visit to Japan in(WOMESA) Kenya Chapter, for a two-year 2015, when you said that what we will obtainterm. Our main objective is to empower women from WMU is not just a Masters, but a global
managers to aspire to higher maritime managerial network of friends and experts in the maritime
positions, and our community project is sector, which is very valuable. After graduating,mentoring girls in secondary school to appreciate we now have friends - or let me call them a poolof experts - across the world who we can sharethe maritime industry.
information and collaborate with in resolving a
Revy MATI Malikanzi (2014)
number of issues affecting the maritime sector.
I am currently working as a Safety Officer at the
Kenya Ports Authority. This is a middle Said Mata Khamis (2015)
management position, covering the investigation Prior to joining WMU, my main goal was togain knowledge on global maritimeof incidents/accidents within the port.
developments. The program surpassed my- Safety Inspection of work places- Training of employees, contractors/port users to expectations. WMU was able to equip me witha practical application of best practices in theenhance safety
maritime industry and in my core professional- Risk assessments in Health & Safety- Enforcement of safe working systems to comply role as an internal auditor and a certified public
accountant. Upon returning from WMU, mywith HSE rules and regulations.
In addition, I lecture on a part-time basis at roles and responsibilities at the Kenya Ports
universities and colleges located in the port city of Authority have been expanded. This could not
Mombasa. My areas of interest are marine have been possible without the unconditional
insurance, maritime safety and security, and s u p p o r t g i v e n t o m e b y Th e N i p p o nFoundation.
maritime education and training. Some of the3World Maritime Institutes of Sasakawa Fellows
Pakistan Maritime Training Complex

Muhammad Ashraf Zafar (Pakistan, 1994)

Historical Background: Seaman Training
Centre (STC): Originally established in 1960 at
the Asiatic Club Keamari, Karachi, its function
was pre-sea training of different categories ofseafarer ratings to serve on national and foreign
flag ships. It was moved to the Old Carlton
Hotel near Cantonment Railway Station
Karachi. Later on, it was moved again to theHaji Camp barracks. Thus, STC was working
under makeshift conditions in different
locations.
Mercantile Marine Academy: It wasestablished in 1963, under the Colombo Plan,
at Chittagong, Bangladesh (formerly East
Pakistan). It was then named Juldia Mercantile
Marine Academy Chittagong, and its function
was to induct boys with intermediatepre-engineering academic qualifications, andtrain them as pre-sea cadets for two years in the
Nautical and Engineering Branches.With thecreation of Bangladesh, this Academy was lost.
Consequently, it was temporarily set up in HajiCamp barracks Karachi in 1972 and renamed
the Pakistan Martine Academy (PMA)
Karachi.
Pakistan Maritime Training Complex(PMTC): Both STC and PMA continued
functioning in Haji Camp but lacked proper
training facilities. Therefore, a permanent
campus spread over 139 acres with all thetraining facilities was established at Mauripure

Karachi. It was completed in 1978 and named
the Pakistan Maritime Training Complex.
Eventually, STC and PMA were shifted fromHaji Camp to the present location, to share andmake optimum use of all the facilities at PMTC.
It is subordinate to the Directorate General
Ports & Shipping (DGPS) Wing, Ministry ofCommunications. As per DGPS Circular No. 5(1) /77-PC(STC) dated April 3,1978, andcommandant office order No. 1 dated December
6, 1978, PMTC was established as a permanent
campus to house four training institutions:
I. Pakistan Marine Academy (functioning)
II. Seamen Training Centre (functioning)
III. Marine College Nautical Wing (proposed)
IV. Marine College Engineering Wing
(proposed)
Training facilities include a waterfront jetty,
instructional, administration and residential
blocks, engineering workshop, dispensary,
simulator buildings, computer lab, STC
buildings, swimming pool, tennis court,
playgrounds, parade ground and residential
bungalows for officers and staff. The PMA
Model School functions as a high school.
In 1986, PMA was affiliated with Karachi
University and started awarding degrees of B.Sc.
Maritime Studies in Marine Engineering andNautical Sciences.
In 1997, STC and its budget were mergedwith PMA and renamed the Seaman Training

Wing (STW). Now it functions as part ofPMA.
In 2012, NED University of Engineering andTechnology became affiliated with the Pakistan
Marine Academy. As per the revised
regulations of the Higher Education
Commission (HEC) Pakistan, the two-year
B.Sc. degree program was replaced by a
two-year Associate Degree program(Equivalent to a Higher National Diploma).
Henceforth, NED University of Engineeringand Technology has been approved to award
this associate degree in Ship Management orMarine Engineering to the Academy's Nauticaland Engineering cadets respectively, upon the
successful completion of the two-year course.
The following Pre-sea courses are conductedby the academy:
1. Two-year Associate Degree program in
Marine Engineering
2. Two-year Associate Degree program in
Nautical Science
3. Five-Month certificate course for General
Purpose Crew (GP-3) Training

Bangladesh Institute of Marine Technology

Mst. Farhana Diba (Bangladesh, 2014)

Th e B a n g l a d e s h I n s t i t u t e o f M a r i n e
Technology (BIMT) is a government owned
educational institute in Bandar, Narayanganj,
Bangladesh. Originally called the Marine Diesel
Training Centre (MDTC), it was established in
1958 to provide training for those who wereinterested in working as seamen in theinternational and national maritime industry
with a basic level of maritime qualification. At
the beginning MDTC offered a four-monthtraining course, but from December 1976 it
started to offer a three-year diploma in marine
engineering, and the institute was renamed the
Bangladesh Institute of Marine Technology
under the ministry of Foreign Expatriates’
Welfare & Overseas Employment. It is the first
diploma level marine institute in Bangladesh.
The overall objective for the establishment of
BIMT was to promote regional co-operation in
the maritime and shipbuilding industry focusing
on training to ensure the sustained growth anddevelopment of the industry.
Now BIMT offers two diploma engineeringcourses: Marine technology and Shipbuilding
technology. The diploma degree in bothtechnologies is multidimensional; technicalsubjects are combined with languages,
economics, marine safety and international law.
The institute also offers four trade courses (2 years
duration): Marine Diesel Engine Artificer(MDEA), Ship Fabrication (SF), Shipbuilding
Welding (SBW) and Shipbuilding and
Mechanical Draftsmanship (SB&MD). BIMT
has to comply with the regulations set by the local
education authorities. All courses are conductedby the Bangladesh Technical Education Board,and admissions are made through the Bureau of
Manpower Employment and Training.
BIMT has four workshops with well equipped
machineries: IC Engine workshop, Mechanicalworkshop, Mold loft shop and Turbine shop. The
IC engine workshop has approximately 17 diesel
engines and petrol engines with different
specifications, along with models of diesel andpetrol engines and testing modules. BIMT has
laboratories that include a Hydraulic lab,
Electronics lab, Electrical lab, PLC lab,
Computer lab and Safety & Fire Fighting lab.
The institute has a library stocked with books andjournals.
BIMT provides training to approximately 160
marine cadets each year to give them the basic

4skills necessary for employment as seafarers on
ships and as engineers in shipbuilding industries.
After completing the degree, most of thestudents generally work in Singapore in different
shipyards & dockyards, some of them go on
board ships and some join the power plant
sector. Almost 10 percent of the students lookforward to attending higher education in theworld’s different maritime institutions, especiallyin Germany, South Korea, China and Australia.
Currently, BIMT is facing some challenges toprovide world class standard training due toinconsistencies in coping with modern
technology. However the government of
Bangladesh is very much concerned aboutmaritime growth and is trying to ameliorate thissituation. Therefore, the government has taken
steps to move towards a blue economy for thebest utilization of our water resources andshipbuilding sector.

Gathering Orientation 2016

The orientation event for new Sasakawa
Fellowship recipients took place on September
23, 2016, in the Sasakawa Auditorium at theWorld Maritime University. Annually, theoutgoing Fellows are given the opportunity towelcome the new recipients. The occasion wasvery important, as it supports one of the coreaims of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF),
which is to foster integration among Fellows in
a network that promotes and facilitates lifelongcommunication. Forty-nine Fellows were inattendance; 21 from the class of 2016 and 28
newbies from the class of 2017.
The evening programme began with a group
photograph outside WMU, after which Mr.
Eisuke Kudo and Mr. Shinichi Ichikawa
formally addressed the event. Mr. Kudo’s warm
words of welcome and encouragement were
well appreciated. He also brought greetingsfrom Dr. Yohei Sasakawa, our wonderfulbenefactor.
Mr. Ichikawa followed with a very
informative presentation on SPF and The
Nippon Foundation. He highlighted thefunctions of both entities and further explained
how they work together to deliver the
fellowship program. In addition, he gave us an
insight on how ‘boat racing’ contributes to thefunding of the fellowship. He also presented adetailed description of the vision behind the
Sasakawa Fellows’ Network, which is todevelop and maintain professional and social

relationships among Fellows, independent of
those activities cultivated by SPF.
Th e c l a s s o f 2 0 1 6 w a s t h e n g i v e n a nopportunity to share their experiences at WMU.
Presentations were made by representatives fromthe different course specializations: Maritime
Education & Training, Shipping Management& Logistics, Port Management, Maritime Law& Policy, and Marine Safety & Environmental
Administration. There was no presentation forstudents specializing in Maritime Energy
Management & Ocean Sustainability,
Governance and Management, as they were thefirst group to enroll in these courses. An apology
was therefore given in that regard.
They further shared valuable suggestions andpractical recommendations for coping with ourstudies and life in Malmö. However, thehighlight of all their accounts was the coveted
trip to Japan, where they met with Dr.
Sasakawa. Everyone shared how meaningful andmemorable the experience had been. We alllistened with heightened anticipation andenthusiasm for the day - next year in May when we will make the same trip.
The presentations were then followed by adiscussion facilitated by Mr. John Paul Rodolfo
Palattao, Class of 2016, on ways to improve andstrengthen the fellowship network. The
suggestions included the use of various online
platforms for sharing research and businessn e t w o r k i n g . Th e s e p l a t f o r m s m u s t b e
independent from the current Facebook page,
which is mostly used for social networking. All
suggestions were noted for future consideration,and Mr. Mohammed Azizul Moula (Class of2017), was tasked with the responsibility ofcreating the 2016/2017 Facebook group page, as
has been done in previous years.
Thereafter, as the Class of 2017, we wereinvited to give a short introduction, whereby
each of us offered details of our country of origin

5and our selected specialization at WMU. This
paved the way for the final session of the night,
where we were treated to a lovely reception.
The atmosphere was filled with the sounds ofpleasantries, chatter and laughter. Indeed, it
was a sure sign that we were not only enjoying
the food, but also using the opportunity tocreate new friendships that will hopefullytranscend our studies at WMU and beyond.
We were also graced with the presence of Ms.
Lyndell Lundhal (Assistant Registrar), whoworks closely with SPF. We, the new students,
were delighted to have her dining with us
because she has been a pillar of support fromthe moment we entered WMU, both in our
curricular and co-curricular activities.
The closing remarks were given by Mr. Afif
Armullah, who thanked everyone for attending.
He made special mention of the wonderful staffof the World Bistro for their great service andthanked Ms. Lundahl for her continued
support. Lastly, he extended gratitude to Mr.
Kudo and Mr. Ichikawa for their guidance andsupport. He further sent special thanks to The
Nippon Foundation & SPF for their kindness
in providing the life-changing opportunity to
study at WMU.
Abigail Yanique Bryan(Jamaica, 2017)

Description:
28 new Sasakawa Fellowship Students in the class of 2017 joined the WMU Academic Program in the middle of September, 2016.
These students are experts in their own right and are expected to excel in their chosen maritime courses under the stringent
supervision of the best experts in the world in the maritime field.
Upon the completion of their course, their new knowledge and skills shall contribute further to enhance their countries' community.

Aynur Maharramova

Johana Paola Solórzano Ardón

Studying at WMU is a golden opportunity for me. In order to
get higher positions in my future career, I’m sure that the
support I receive will play an undeniable role. Moreover, I willtalk about The Nippon Foundation fellowships to every personin the maritime field. I thank you for assisting me to realize mydream.

As a WMU student I will obtain the necessary knowledge toactively participate in finding a solution for the current problems
that my country is facing in the maritime field.

Head Specialist, Control and Standard of Ships
The State Maritime Organization of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan
S17067(MSEA)

Ship Registry Assistant, Ship Registry Department
General Directorate of the Merchant Marine

Honduras
S17072(SML)

Mohammad Azizul Moula

Mohmmed Shahnawaz

Deputy Secretary, Secretariat Department
Chittagong Port Authority

Bangladesh
S17070(PM)I believe that enriching my knowledge about the goals of IMO& its conventions at WMU will make me competent to allocate
resources, to operate in an international environment and todevelop a strong work force to achieve sustainable maritime
goals for Bangladesh.

Commandant (JG), Indian Coast Guard

I would like to gain valuable knowledge and experience regarding
the maritime field during my studies at WMU. Upon completionof my MSc programme, I am committed to sharing my acquired
knowledge with my colleagues and juniors. At the same time I
will share my knowledge about maritime safety, security andenvironmental protection in my country. The knowledge gainedIndia
at WMU will augment the efforts for effective SAR, anti-piracy
S17069(MSEA) and pollution response capabilities back home.

Akah Judith Ewo Epse Ndze

Eko Maja Priyanto

Maritime challenges are enormous due to fast-changing
globalization. Studying at WMU will encourage me to face
today's challenges. It will also be a great opportunity for me tointerconnect with people from different cultures, and I will do
my best to keep in touch with WMU / SASAKAWA alumni.

I aim to gain not only deeper theoretical knowledge but also
practical know-how on ways that maritime sustainable energy
has been initiated and maintained in Sweden. Afterwards, I
would like to use this knowledge to improve my organizational
capabilities and to support my government, especially inmaritime energy efficiency.

Surveyor and Researcher, Research and Development Division
Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia (Persero)

Head of Cooperation Unit / Foreign Affairs Officer
Cooperation Unit, Ministry of Transport

Cameroon
S17054(OSGM)

Indonesia
S17071(MEM)

Ciro Alfonso Reyes Hernandez

Haitham Kadhim Al-jazaeri

It is an honor to study at WMU and to be a part of thisprestigious group of the fellowship. I know that with dedication,
discipline and motivation we will achieve our goals successfully.
Therefore we will be one more link in this chain for thedevelopment of maritime affairs.

My main aim is to acquire more information about themaritime field, in particular port management. WMU will giveme the scientific know-how to help develop Iraqi ports.

Maritime Chief Engineer, Follow-up and Planning Department
General Company for Ports of Iraq

Lieutenant, Colombian Navy

Colombia
S17019(SML)

Iraq
S17016(PM)Mohamed Shawki Mohamed El Khadrawi

Abigail Yanique Bryan

The Nippon Foundation, which is dedicated to helping people
worldwide achieve their academic dreams, has offered me thisgreat opportunity to study at WMU. Afterwards, I hope to
conduct a comparative study between the Egyptian judicial
system and the systems of some advanced countries, because it is
not acceptable that maritime law does not keep up with
contemporary issues.

My goal is the take the knowledge gained at WMU andtranslate it to the Caribbean in order to improve Maritime
Training and Assessment.

Judge, President of the Court of First Instance
The Egyptian Ministry of JusticeEgypt
S17062(MLP)

Examination Officer, Directorate of Safety Environment & Certification
The Maritime Authority of Jamaica

Jamaica
S17060(MET)

Yaser Bayoumy Abdelwahab Farag

Yuki Morimasa

Studying for my MSc degree at WMU is an opportunity that I
am intending to take advantage of. During my stay, I will focus
not only on the knowledge which is offered, but also developing
my skills & attitude in such a rich maritime community.

I am sure that the knowledge I am learning here contributes tomy country, and this is a great opportunity to become friends
with people who come from various countries.

Coast Guard Officer / Ensign, Education and Training Division
Administration Department Headquarters, The Japan Coast Guard

Lecturer, Maritime Upgrading Studies Institute - Engineering Studies
Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Technology

Egypt
S17063(MEM)

Japan
S17017(MLP)

Prosper Senyo Bediako

Kazuhisa Takumi

I confidently look forward to utilizing the opportunities that
WMU and Dr. Sasakawa offered me to take my personal andcareer development to the next level. I shall bring the knowledge
and expertise to bear in dealing with the numerous maritime
security concerns that face my country and sub-region.

This is a great opportunity for me to study at WMU. During
my studies, I'd like to improve my knowledge of the maritime
field and to build good relationships with my classmates.

Security Officer - Intelligence, Port Safety and Security
Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority

Ghana
S17058(MSEA)

Official, Maritime Bureau
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

Japan
S17021(MSEA)

2017Specialization
Courses

M E T : Maritime Education & Training

OSGM: Ocean Sustainability, Governance and Management

MEM: Maritime Energy Management
M L P : Maritime Law & Policy

MSEA: Maritime Safety & Environmental Administration

P M : Port Management
S M L : Shipping Management & Logistics

Omar Soud Aleteiwi

Mellit Lucile Pantolla Mahinay

Operation Staff Officer, Operation Department
Royal Jordanian Navy

JordanS17015(SML)

My priorities are gaining as much as possible from WMU
and transferring this knowledge to my country, especially to
the Jordanian Navy, as well as building bridges by making
friends, which will be helpful in solving national andinternational problems.

Senior Maritime Industry Development Specialist (Senior MIDS)
Department of Transportation (DOTr)
Maritime Industry Authority Regional Office XIII (CARAGA)

Philippines
S17068(MET)

Roger Mengistu Teah

Rachel Kosalu Bare-Anita

Enrolling at WMU has been a dream for quite some time,
until the offer came and it became a reality. It has allowed
me to further my studies in the field that I am so passionate
about. For me, this is the beginning of a new day and I am
truly grateful.

It is an honour to be sponsored by The Nippon Foundation
to study at WMU. I believe that the knowledge and skills
acquired at WMU will be utilized for the enhancement of themaritime field in my country as well as internationally.

Administrator, Department of Monitoring, Surveillance & Rescue
Liberia Maritime Authority

Liberia
S17073(MLP)

Senior Marine Officer
Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA)
Ministry of Infrastructure Development

Solomon Islands
S17057(OSGM)

Mark Philip Cassar

Yapa Rajapriya Serasinghe

In view of the future maritime field, I look forward tocontributing to the maritime industry in Malta andworldwide following this unique opportunity of studying
Energy Management at WMU.

I am looking forward to gaining knowledge and experience.
I am sure that I will be able to play a vital role in maritime
safety and the environment in the future.

Flag & Port State Control Inspector
Merchant Shipping Directorate, Transport Malta

Malta
S17061(MEM)

Regional Director Western Region / Captain
Sri Lanka Coast Guard

Sri Lanka
S17020(MSEA)

Leena Ndahafa Kagola

Nadeeka Priyangani Kumari Wijegunawardhana

To excel in my studies until I complete my PHD. The
knowledge that I gain at WMU will ensure it is transferred toothers as well.

By being a member of the WMU family, I look forward to
obtaining knowledge in every aspect of Shipping Management& Logistics Services for the development of current businessactivities in my organization after graduating. What I gain at
WMU will be helpful to uplift my life and my career prospects,
too.

Human Resources Business Partner, Human Resources
Namibia Ports Authority

Namibia
S17066(MET)

Junior Executive, Liner / NVOCC Operation
Ceylon Shipping Corporation LTD

Sri Lanka
S17065(SML)

Taoheed Olalekan Folami

Firat Bolat

My academic sojourn at the renowned WMU will enable me todevelop lifelong learning capabilities and networking
opportunities to assist me in contributing to deepening themaritime capacity and blue economy potentials of Nigeria, as
well as promoting a global agenda for ocean sustainability,
governance and management.

It's a good opportunity for me to be a Sasakawa Fellow at theWorld Maritime University. I can build new maritime andenergy related contacts from all over the world. I would like toconsolidate my academic knowledge at WMU and prepare
important articles and books on maritime and energy related
issues.

Principal Accountant, Financial Services Department
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency

Nigeria
S17064(OSGM)

Deputy Harbour Master of Istanbul, Harbour Master Office of Istanbul
Turkish Republic Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications

TurkeyS17059(MEM)

Mirza Zeeshan Baig

Nguyen Viet Phuong

I am indeed very obliged to the Sasakawa Fellowship forallowing me this auspicious opportunity to fill the woeful gap
in my country concerning the global maritime industry, whichis arguably the largest and the most all-encompassing sphere ofhuman endeavours.

It is a great opportunity for me to be here at WMU to gain
knowledge about maritime safety and the environment. My
goal is taking the valuable knowledge I acquire here tocontribute to the development of the Vietnam Register andthe Maritime Industry of Vietnam.

Executive Officer, Coastal Bases
Pakistan Maritime Security Agency

Pakistan
S17056(MET)Surveyor, Industrial Department
Vietnam Register

Vietnam
S17018(MSEA)

Dii Mek Thomas

Tran Viet Hai Dat

Authorities lack the drive to regulate maritime conventions andrequirements. This energizes me to elevate myself in up-skillingin order to be on par with the developments of the industry.
My motivation is to be a decision maker in maritime
administration, policies and governance with the skill sets
gained from WMU.

I promise to conduct my studies well prior to transferringknowledge to my colleagues in Vietnam. I also want to build a
network amongst students to help each other in maritime
fields.

Manager Navigation Safety Services, Maritime OperationsPNG National Maritime Safety Authority

Papua New Guinea
S17074(MSEA)

As a student of WMU, I will study hard in accordance with
WMU’s systematic ways of teaching, build my professional
network with my classmates, and I will apply the theoretical andapplied knowledge learned to enhance Philippine Maritime
education in line with international maritime standards.

Operator, Vessel Traffic Service
Maritime Administration of Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam
S17075(MET)Aji Vasudevan is elected as the Chairman of IMO’s
sub-committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III4)
for the year 2017

The global decision-making on most maritime regulatory matters is taken at IMO, and it is a proud moment
for the Sasakawa Peace Foundation and all the Sasakawa Fellows that one of the Fellows has reached a major
position at IMO. During the plenary session of III-3 on July 22, 2016, Shri.Aji Vasudevan of India, a Sasakawa
Fellow, (WMU, 2010) was elected as Chairman of the IMO’s Sub-committee on Implementation of IMO
Instruments (III4) for the year 2017. His election was based on a nomination from the Bahamas, seconded by
the UK, and supported by Panama, the Republic of Korea, Russia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Jamaica. A hostof other countries also supported his candidacy.
Aji Vasudevan, after his election as Chairman of III4, with Mr. Ki Tack Lim, Secretary
General of IMO, and outgoing chair Capt. D. Hutchinson (Bahamas).

New Member of the Family
Christine Pauline B Diciano (Philippines, 2015)

Creating and nurturing a family is truly a continuous learning experience--a way of life that requires a great sense ofkindness, integrity, resilience and more! As Coast Guard parents, we have come to embrace the blessings and challenges thatgo with the life we are both called to serve. Just as I am grateful for the constant support of my husband LT. Euphraim
Jayson H Diciano, PCG (Engineering Officer, SARV 002) and the love, prudence and discipline of my daughters, Alliah
Aisha (9, 4th Grader who enjoys art and music) and Ariannah Ameera (8, 2nd Grader who indulges in science andtechnology), our family welcomed our youngest member and first son, Alexander Attila, on 30 September. Our
long-awaited blissful gift, he has all our love, and we are looking forward to many wonderful adventures with him.
The Sasakawa fellowship has truly impressed a unique bond built on mutual respect in promoting a kind of international
understanding, exchange and cooperation for the best interests of the maritime community and the world. As a growing
family, may we all endeavor to live by the examples set forth by the fellowship in embracing every opportunity for us to better
ourselves and to help as many people as we can. And while we strive to be the best, let us not forget to simply be good.
Let us be grateful and hope for great things to come. This has truly been an honor, my Sasakawa family!

Happy Wedding

Tomoya Shimizu (Japan, 2004)

I would like to thank all of my friends for their warm congratulations on my marriage. When some of you found out
about it on Facebook, many of you thought I was just joking, as I announced it on the day of April Fools. Well, as
unbelievable as it sounds (even to me), it is true: I got married on April 1 this year.
This new life somehow seems similar to my days in Malmö, where we all lived together with someone who grew up in adifferent culture, background, with a different choice of foods and lifestyle. These days, I often find myself talking with mywife, Maiko, again and again to find the best situation for our new, communal life. During these “critical” discussions, I havelearned lots of new viewpoints from her.
At the same time, since April 1, I have been assigned to work at the JCG Search and Rescue Division. I had several
experiences in rescue operations on scene as an officer of a JCG Patrol Vessel, but this is a new challenge, involving SAR
from an administrative position. I am really enjoying these two new challenges in my private and professional lives.
Lastly, but not least, I am looking forward to seeing your updates, especially happy news.

Recent News from the Of f ice

The new address for the Friends of WMU Japan website and Fellows’ Directory were released this April.

http://www.wmujapan.net/ for Friends of WMU Japan

https://web5.sec4u.jp/wmujapan.net/ for Fellows’ Directory

In addition, we have decided to update and publish the Directory of WMU Sasakawa Fellows next January, from the class of 1989 to the class of 2017.
This is a FINAL CALL. If you have not checked it, please kindly check / modify it at the Friends of WMU Japan website by the end of December, 2016.
If you have any questions, please contact the Secretariat by email at: wmujapan@spf.or.jp

It is my pleasure to become an editorial board member of this Newsletter. I graduated from the World Maritime University in2014 with a Master of Science, specializing in Maritime Education and Training. I had been working for 12 years at the Japanese
Agency of Maritime Education and Training (JMETS), which provides on-board training, then I was assigned as a Section Chiefof the PSC office, Japan, at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on April 1, 2015. As a Section Chief, I
work on PSC matters, especially related to MLC and STCW. Through my job, I had many opportunities to see Sasakawa Fellows
and WMU alumni at IMO or even PSC events held in Japan. And in April of this year, thanks to WMU, I became an editorial
board member! I promise to work hard to establish better networking among Fellows through the Newsletter and further activities.
Furthermore, as I will be staying on shore in Tokyo, I can welcome you anytime you come to visit my country. Without WMU, I
would never have come upon this role. I am proud to do my part, and I send my best to all Fellows and alumni of WMU.
To conclude, I would like to ask you not to hesitate, but to eagerly contribute to the Newsletter.
Cheers!

Mr. Yusuke Mori, Mr. Yasufumi Onishi,
The Sasakawa Peace Foundation Bldg., 1-15-16 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8524 Japan
Tel: +81-(0)3-5157-5263 Fax: +81-(0)3-5157-5230 URL: http://www.spf.org/e/

Yusuke Mori
MLIT