If you have registered for the Conference and cannot attend, kindly inform Ms. Flavia Destro via conferences@wmu.se as soon as possible. A full refund may be given if notification of cancellation is received no later than one month before the start of the event. Refunds are not available after this date.

Cancellation or Modification of the Conference due to Force Majeure
In case of force majeure, the Conference organizers have the right to alter or cancel the Conference without prior notice, however a notice of the occurrence shall be given by the World Maritime University (WMU) as soon as reasonably possible. Force majeure shall mean any circumstance beyond the reasonable control of WMU which prevents or impedes the holding of the Conference, including, but not limited to, government action, war or hostilities, riot or civil commotion, plague or other epidemic such as SARS, bird flu, etc, earthquake, flood, hurricane, cyclone, fire or other natural physical disaster, explosion, volcano eruption, accident or breakdown, strike, lack of the usual means of transportation or terrorism or due to events which are not attributable to wrongful intent or gross negligence of WMU. WMU shall not be liable for any direct or indirect, incidental or consequential damages, losses, expenditures or any other inconveniences or costs caused by such modification or cancellation of the Conference.</p>

Yes, Sweden is part of the Schengen Agreement

Yes, access to wireless Internet is available at the venue.

A list of participants (without email addresses) will be made available.

Please inform Ms. Flavia Destro via conferences@wmu.se should you wish to transfer your registration to another individual. Please include your details as well as the details of the person who will be attending in your place. Such requests should be made at least 10 working days prior to the event.

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Once you have registered for the conference, and your registration fee has been paid in full, WMU can prepare a letter supporting your visa application. Please click on the link in your confirmation email to provide the necessary details for the letter. Kindly note that WMU is available to answer questions from the embassy should they inquire with us, otherwise the responsibility for the application and its submission in full rests with the applicant. Kindly note that processing of visa letters may take up to 5 business days.

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