SEA4SHORE National Event Registration Archive – Croatia
Supporting Seafarers in Transition to Shore-Based Careers
This page is preserved as the original pre-event registration and announcement page published before the SEA4SHORE National Event in Croatia took place. The event has now been completed. To view the conference results, outputs, and photo highlights, please use the results page link below.
Hosted by University of Rijeka – Faculty of Maritime Studies
Conference Archive Notice
This page is retained for documentation purposes as part of the SEA4SHORE project archive. Registration is no longer active. The event has been completed and the corresponding outputs are available on the Croatia results page.
To access the completed event summary, outputs, and photo documentation, please use the results page linked above.
Event Structure (Archived)
This section reflects the original event structure and discussion focus of the SEA4SHORE National Event in Croatia as presented prior to and during the event.
Opening and Project Introduction
The event opened with remarks from the Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Rijeka, highlighting the importance of supporting seafarers in professional transitions and strengthening the connection between maritime education and labour market realities.
The SEA4SHORE project was then introduced, including its objectives, partnership, completed activities, and the developed digital guidance tool.
Main Topics Presented
- Overview of SEA4SHORE work packages and project phases
- Case studies on sea-to-shore transitions
- Identification of 125 relevant onshore occupations
- Development of the online guidance and skills-matching tool
Discussion Focus
The event discussion addressed the realities of sea-to-shore transition, including workforce shortages for specialised maritime roles ashore, the income gap between sea-going and shore-based jobs, and the challenge of geographic availability of suitable positions.
Participants also suggested possible future improvements to the SEA4SHORE tool, including integration with artificial intelligence, employment agencies, and geographic filtering of opportunities.
Registration Is No Longer Active
The SEA4SHORE National Event in Croatia has been completed. This page is preserved as an archive of the original pre-event registration and announcement content.
To review the completed event summary, outputs, and related materials, please visit the Croatia conference results page.
View Conference ResultsAbout 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.