The University attaches much importance to the international exchange and cooperation which have promoted the development of Dalian Maritime University.

DMU plays an important role in the following international organization:

International Maritime Organization(IMO)

International Labor Organization(ILO)

International Shipping Federation(ISF)

Asia-Pacific Economics Cooperation(APEC)

International Maritime Lectures Association(IMLA)

International Association of the Maritime Universities(IAMU)

International Association of Claasification Societies(IACS)

Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN)

Association of the Maritime Education and Training Institutes in Asia Pacific(AMETIAP)