Since 2010
Expert Invitations and Public Recognition

Mr. Ugurcan has been invited to present MARITIME INNOVATORS' work at numerous European conferences and Erasmus+ policy events, highlighting the company’s growing influence in maritime education and lifelong learning.

2020-2023
Erasmus+ Strategic Leadership Recognition

MARITIME INNOVATORS has been consistently recognized as a lead organization in high-impact maritime education projects, including:

  • PraC-MARENG
  • SeaSAFER
  • ENDORSEME
  • SEA MENTORS
  • SEA4SHORE

Their work was commended for innovation, digital accessibility, and transferability across maritime education institutions.

2021
European Commission Excellence Score: ecolregs.com (9.1/10)

The Erasmus+ project ecolregs.com, written by Mr. Ugurcan Acar while his time in UK, received a 9.1/10 evaluation from the European Commission, marking it as a best practice example in maritime digital learning.

2010
First Turkish Seafarer to Obtain UK Certificate of Competency via Face-to-Face Route

Mr. Ugurcan became the first Turkish national to earn a UK Certificate of Competency through full-time, in-person education and assessment. This pioneering achievement is a source of national and organizational pride.

2009
Scholarship to Study at Plymouth University

Selected from among dozens of international candidates, Mr. Ugurcan was awarded a prestigious TUDEV scholarship to pursue maritime studies at Plymouth University. This award recognized academic excellence and professional promise in maritime education.

2003
National Maritime Scholarship Award (TÜDEV)

Mr. Ugurcan, founder of MARITIME INNOVATORS, received a full national scholarship from TÜDEV (Piri Reis University), awarded to top-ranking maritime students in Turkey.