The first partner meeting of the SEA4SHORE project was successfully held at Riga Technical University (RTU) in Riga, Latvia, marking a key milestone in the project’s mission to support career mobility for seafarers.
Key Focus Areas
The two-day meeting brought together project partners from across Europe to align strategies and advance the project’s early outputs. Discussions centered on:
- Comparative research on offshore vs. onshore careers in the maritime sector
- Mapping competencies across roles and ranks at sea and ashore
- Outlining the framework for career transition pathways
- Planning and assigning responsibilities for content development
- Coordinating dissemination activities to engage maritime institutions, seafarers, and industry stakeholders
Why It Matters
With maritime careers often limited to short durations at sea, SEA4SHORE seeks to bridge the disconnect between sea-based and shore-based opportunities. This meeting helped define the practical tools and guidance that will be delivered through the project’s digital platform, empowering seafarers to navigate career transitions more effectively.
Next Steps
- Conduct a survey and stakeholder analysis
- Begin drafting interactive content modules
- Launch first-phase communication channels and pilot partnerships
The meeting laid the foundation for delivering impactful results in vocational education and long-term maritime workforce development.
