Jaime Veiga

Jaime Veiga is a Visiting Professor at the World Maritime University (WMU) and the Portuguese Institute of Economics and Business Administration, alongside his role as Senior Project Officer at the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). He specializes in maritime education evaluation, STCW implementation, and international maritime policy. His career includes a seafaring background (1982–1995), roles as Assistant Professor and Research Fellow at Cardiff University (2000–2005), and R&D leadership at FRESTI (1995–2000).

Education: PhD in Marine Policy (University of Wales), MSc in Maritime Safety Administration (WMU), BSc in Management and Maritime Technologies (Portuguese Maritime Academy), and a Master Mariner certification.

Research focuses on maritime technology adoption, autonomous surface ships (MASS), and social aspects of maritime transport. He has supervised MSc students at Portuguese Maritime Academy, University of Aveiro, and WMU, and served as external examiner for PhD programs at Polytechnic University of Catalonia and University of Évora.

Active in international forums, including IMO meetings and EU Council Shipping Working Parties, and a frequent speaker at global maritime conferences.