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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SEA4SHORE Final Conference Agenda
12:30 – 13:00
Registration & Welcome
13:00 – 13:15
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Welcome & Institutional Opening
Conference Framing
Vija Jurševica – SEA4SHORE Project Leader (Latvia), Riga Technical University
13:15 – 13:30
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Keynote Expert: Skills Transferability from Sea to Shore
Recognising and Valuing Seafarers’ Competences in Shore-Based Careers
Vija Jurševica – SEA4SHORE Project Leader (Latvia), Riga Technical University
13:30 – 14:00
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SEA4SHORE Project Overview & Platform Demonstration
SEA4SHORE Project Overview (15 min)
Mr. Ugurcan Acar – Founder & Managing Director, MARITIME INNOVATORS
SEA4SHORE Tool Demonstration (15 min)
Mr. Matej Super – M.Sc. Eng. in Nautical Studies, University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies
14:00 – 14:45
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Authority Perspective & Former Seafarer Testimonials
Latvian Maritime Association
Jānis Brūnavs – Professor, Latvian Maritime Academy
Latvian Ship Crewing Companies Association (LATCREWCOMPASS)
Aleksejs Sidorenko – LSC Representative
Maritime Administration of Latvia
Jurijs Gilners – Senior Inspector, Convention Control Division
Riga Port Pilot Service
Marina Nikolajeva – Riga Freeport Pilot
Latvian Maritime Association
Imants Burvis – Former Member of the Latvian Parliament (Saeima)
14:45 – 15:30
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Moderated Partner Panel Discussion
“From Sea to Shore – National Perspectives”
Moderator: Dagne Prikule – SEA4SHORE Project Associate, Riga Technical University
Panel Participants:
Vija Jurševica – Field Expert, Riga Technical University
Mr. Ugurcan Acar – MARITIME INNOVATORS
Capt. Djani Mohovic – University of Rijeka
Ms. Rima Mickiene – Vilnius Tech
Prof. German De Melo – Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Mr. Aris Chronopoulos – IDEC
Q&A Session (15 min)
15:30 – 15:40
Key Takeaways & Sustainability
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 | Focus | Location |
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| MARITIME INNOVATORS View event details | Completed | Local Dissemination Event | İstanbul, Türkiye |
| UPC – Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya View event details | Completed | Local Dissemination Event | Barcelona, Spain |
| University of Rijeka (UoR) View event details | Completed | Local Dissemination Event | Rijeka, Croatia |
| University of Athens – IDEC | January 9, 2026 | Local Dissemination Event | Athens, Greece |
| Vilnius Tech | February 23, 2026 | Local Dissemination Event | Vilnius, Lithuania |
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.