Seafarers Experience Appealing For Shore
Seafarers Experience Appealing For Shore
SEA4SHORE Project Final Conference
Navigating the Shift: From Sea to Shore Careers
Join us for the SEA4SHORE Final Conference, where we will showcase the project’s key outcomes, including the innovative platform and tool designed to support seafarers transitioning to rewarding careers ashore. This event is a crucial milestone for the Sea4Shore partnership and an excellent networking opportunity for maritime professionals, industry stakeholders, and educational institutions.
Date
Wednesday, February 26, 2026
Time
13:00 – 16:00 (EET)
Location
Riga Technical University Scientific Library
Address
Paula Valdena Street 5, Riga LV-1048, Latvia
Target Audience
Seafarers, Maritime Industry Representatives, Educators, Policy Makers, Project Partners
Expected Attendees
Minimum 50 persons
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Conference Agenda
13:00 – 13:15
Welcome & Opening Remarks
- Welcome speech by Riga Technical University (RTU)
- Objectives of the conference
13:15 – 13:35
Sea4Shore Project Overview
- Introduction of partner institutions
- Project idea, objectives, target groups, and activities
- Expected results, work packages, and implementation challenges
13:35 – 14:25
Presentation of the Sea4Shore Platform and Tool
- Introduction to the platform: availability and usage
- Key features: mapping of shore professions, soft skills assessment, interpretation of results
- Conclusions from case studies and tool testing
- Feedback and suggestions
14:25 – 14:40
Sharing Experience of Former Seafarers Working Ashore
- Testimonials from successful transition cases (TBA)
14:40 – 15:25
Partner Contributions and National Impact
- Short presentations by each partner on their specific contribution and national impact
15:25 – 15:40
Closing Remarks
- Summary and future dissemination strategy
15:40 – 16:00
Networking Reception
National Events
Partners across Europe are hosting national dissemination events to further promote the SEA4SHORE project results in their local contexts.
| Partner | Planned Event Date (Estimated) | Focus | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Athens – IDEC | January 9, 2026 (or second event if needed) | Local Dissemination Event | Athens, Greece |
| University of Rijeka (UoR) | January or February 2026 | Local Dissemination Event | Rijeka, Croatia |
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MARITIME INNOVATORS View event details |
12 February 2026 (Tentative) | Local Dissemination Event | Türkiye |
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UPC – Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya View event details |
Completed | Local Dissemination Event | Spain |
About the SEA4SHORE Project
The SEA4SHORE project aims to bridge the gap between seafaring experience and shore-based employment opportunities. By developing a comprehensive platform and a soft skills assessment tool, the project provides seafarers with the resources needed to identify and pursue new career paths, supporting professional transitions and enhancing maritime labour market mobility.