Seafarers Experience Appealing For Shore
Seafarers Experience Appealing For Shore
SEA4SHORE National Conference – Türkiye
Bridging the Gap from Sea to Shore
The SEA4SHORE National Conference in Türkiye presented the project’s results to local stakeholders and facilitated discussion on realistic and sustainable transition pathways from sea-going roles to shore-based careers. The event brought together maritime professionals, sector representatives, and education stakeholders to explore the value of transferable skills, the role of digital guidance tools, and the long-term sustainability of maritime careers.
Hosted by MARITIME INNOVATORS
Conference Programme & Sessions
The conference programme brought together maritime professionals, sector representatives, and education stakeholders to discuss realistic sea-to-shore transition pathways and to present the main outcomes of the SEA4SHORE project.
Participant Arrival & Welcome
Conference Framing
Mr. Uğurcan Acar – Founder & Managing Director, MARITIME INNOVATORS
SEA4SHORE Vision: From Seafaring Experience to Shore-Based Value
Mr. Uğurcan Acar – Founder & Managing Director, MARITIME INNOVATORS
SEA4SHORE Digital Tool: Practical Demonstration
Mr. Furkan Kaya – Software Developer, MARITIME INNOVATORS
Sea-to-Shore Transition: Industry Reality & Practical Solutions
Moderator: Tugay Hocek – Oceangoing Chief Officer
- SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE GİSBİR – Turkish Shipbuilders’ Association Attorney-at-Law & Mediator Sevda Zübeyde ÇETİN — Chair of the Human Resources Committee
- SEAFARERS’ PERSPECTIVE Turkish Seafarers’ Union Capt. Tuncay Yeniay — City Lines Branch President
- RESEARCH AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVE Piri Reis University Prof. Dr. Cüneyt EZGİ — Dean of the Faculty of Maritime Studies
Closing Remarks
Conference Archive Notice
This page presents the completed national conference held in Türkiye as part of the SEA4SHORE project results. The original registration page published before the event is preserved as an archive record and can still be accessed for documentation purposes.
Registration is no longer active. To review the pre-event registration and announcement page, use the archive link below.
Conference Outputs & Materials
The Türkiye national conference contributed to the dissemination of SEA4SHORE project results and supported discussion on sustainable sea-to-shore career pathways, digital guidance tools, and the recognition of transferable maritime skills.
Conference News
A dedicated news article was published to communicate the purpose, key discussions, and outcomes of the SEA4SHORE National Conference in Türkiye.
Read Conference NewsAbout 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.