A total of 160 graduates specialized in maritime fields such as maritime law, port management, marine safety, and environmental conservation are joining their fellow members in the World Maritime University Tanzania Alumni Association (WMUTAA) to exchange experiences.

The aim is to produce top-level maritime experts, particularly in developing countries, with over 6,300 graduates from 171 nations having completed their studies at the university.

The association collaborates with Tanzania in academic matters, shares experiences, and applies their expertise to support the development of the maritime sector in the country and the Western Indian Ocean region. It also supports the implementation of ocean policies and strategies and contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 14, which concerns life below water.

The association’s chairperson, Tumaini Gurumo, said WMU has been offering training to students from various countries, including Tanzania, with more than 160 Tanzanians having studied there to date. Countries such as China and several others have been sponsoring these Tanzanian students.

Stakeholders in the maritime sector, ambassadors from donor countries, and government leaders are expected to attend the launch, with the President of WMU, Professor Dr. Maximo Mejia, confirmed as the guest of honor.

The interim leadership of WMUTAA is headed by Chairperson Professor Tumaini Gurumo, who is also the Principal of Dar es Salaam Maritime Institute (DMI), and Secretary General Dr. Gerson Fumbuka.