EMship Alumni Association
The EMship Alumni Association is the official alumni network of the EMship programme. It brings together graduates from diverse cultures, disciplines, and professional backgrounds who share a common educational journey and a passion for innovation in maritime engineering. at its core its connecting the global EMship community through the spirit of Erasmus Mundus.
Our Story
Vision & Mission
To strengthen the lifelong bonds of the EMship and Erasmus Mundus community by fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and global impact. We strive to strengthen the EMship community through four key pillars:
- Connect: Building meaningful lifelong relationships across alumni, students, universities, and industry.
- Inspire: Sharing knowledge, research, innovation, and professional experiences that encourage continuous learning.
- Support: Creating opportunities through mentoring, career guidance, collaboration, and professional networking.
- Give Back: Contributing to the continued success of the EMship programme while supporting future generations of students
Executive Board | EMship Alumni Association
The Association is led by an Executive Board, operating in close collaboration with the EMship Consortium and academic advisors within the Erasmus Mundus framework.
Evert Lataire
Advisor | Alumni Association
Philippe Rigo
Advisor | Alumni Association
Tufail Shahzad
President | Alumni Association
President's Message
Dear EMship Community,
Welcome to the EMship Alumni Association: a community built on lifelong connections, shared experiences, and a passion for shaping the future of maritime engineering.
Every journey leaves us with memories, friendships, and lessons that continue to shape who we become. For many of us, EMship was not simply a master’s programme; it was the beginning of lifelong connections with people, ideas, and opportunities that span continents.
As alumni, we share a common responsibility to strengthen these connections, support current students, and create opportunities for one another. Whether through mentoring, research collaboration, professional networking, or simply staying connected, every member has something valuable to contribute.
It is a privilege to serve this community and to help strengthen the bonds that connect us. Together, we can ensure that the EMship experience continues long after graduation and remains a source of inspiration, collaboration, and opportunity for generations to come.
Tufail Shahzad
President, EMship Alumni Association
Become Part of the Community
At the alumni association, we aim to collaborate and grow, thus we always welcome more and more alumni to take active participation in the association’s day-to-day working and join the executive board.
We welcome you to contact us and be part of the growing community.