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General information about the project
ID: 101124958 NAME: BLUE CAREERS IN NET ZERO ENERGY PORTS ACRONYM: BLUE PORTS PROGRAMME: European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) CALL: EMFAF-2023-BlueCareers OBJECTIVE: The BLUE-PORTS project aims at supporting the development of blue skills for the human capital involved in port-related activities: administration, operators, competent authorities for small and medium-sized ports. DURATION: 01/11/2023 - 31/10/2025 BUDGET: €1 171 661.56 PARTNERS: 8 organizations from 5 different countries WEBSITE: https://www.blue-ports.eu/
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Project description
The goal of BLUE PORTS (BLUE CAREERS IN NET ZERO ENERGY PORTS) is to improve the skills and capabilities of human capital within the port ecosystem to support their green transition. The project aims at bridging the existing service gap and aligning with the ambitious goals of the European Green Deal (EGD), including the Sustainable Blue Economy Strategy set for 2030 and 2050. By providing a european-recognized training and certification scheme, BLUE PORTS wants to offer a competitive advantage to staff and port authorities. The consortium involves key market players included in the quadruple helix of innovation in a strong network that includes government agencies, civil society organizations, educational institutions, and port as well as economic entities from five different countries: Greece, Spain, Italy, Georgia and Tunisia. Expected results include the creation of a digital training programme, examination and certification scheme, state-of-the-art training materials and a pool of more than 200 qualified professionals in the participating countries. The new BLUE PORTS operational training and certification scheme, compliant with ISO/IEC 17024, will be tested and validated in a number of Mediterranean and Black Sea countries and will be promoted for mutual recognition throughout Europe, providing a professional advantage, increased career and mobility opportunities, creating and sustaining new and greener jobs in the port industry.
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Technical University of Crete (TUC)
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The Technical University of Crete consists of five schools of engineering (Environmental Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mineral Resources Engineering, and Production and Management Engineering) with different postgraduate programs (Environmental Management, Technology and Innovation Management, etc.). The Laboratory on Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems (ReSEL), within the School of Environmental Engineering, covers a wide range of topics in the fields of applied research and technology development for energy planning and sustainable energy management. ReSEL expertise focuses on sustainable energy systems-policy and planning, renewable energy systems and energy conservation, and sustainable cities and communities primarily in Mediterranean island. Its main goals are transforming research and scientific knowledge into mature, economically and technically sound energy solutions and practices, and to support islands and the state in achieving the 2030 and 2050 goals. Its staff aims to create synergies by involving market players, local/regional authorities, government organizations, chambers, professional associations, the energy/RES/EE sector, NGOs, and media representatives. In recent years, ReSEL has established cooperation with UNWTO (World Tourism Organization) and RMEI (Réseau Méditerranéen des Ecoles d'Ingénieurs et de Management). TUC's core competencies are: project management, exploitation of results, scientific excellence in sustainable energy and mobility, experience in coordinating EU-funded projects (more than 1000 projects in the field and thousands of publications in green technologies mainly for islands, coastal areas and the sea). In addition, the university has experience in developing training programs for all educational levels, as well as in vocational training and certification of technical professions. TUC is a member of leading globally recognized university networks.
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Valenciaport Foundation (FV) www.fundacion.valenciaport.com
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The Valenciaport Foundation aims at promoting innovation by fostering the design, implementation and execution of research and innovation projects to improve the competitiveness of companies in the sector. The Valenciaport Foundation also provides value-added training for the continuous professional development of the port community's human capital. As a specialized training institution, FV has strong experience in developing training courses aimed at all types of students and companies. It has implemented with the Valencia Port Authority an innovative and successful dual training program with the collaboration of the city and regional public entities. FV has developed projects in more than sixty countries, mainly in the Mediterranean and the rest of Europe, Asia, and Latin America, where it currently runs postgraduate and management programs in the field of transport and ports. The FV team consists of R&D&I specialists in the fields of ICT, maritime and intermodal transport, logistics, and transport economics. The foundation is a European reference center of excellence that not only carries out its academic research, but is also a tool serving all those involved in the transport and logistics chain, particularly in the maritime and port sectors, which are key competitive elements in supporting the internationalization process of spanish companies.
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Distretto Ligure delle Tecnologie Marine (DLTM) Viale N. Fieschi 18, 19123 – La Spezia This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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The Ligurian District of Marine Technologies promotes research, innovation and training by fostering continuous interaction and synergy between research institutions and businesses. The cluster involves more than 100 organizations - of which 82 are SMEs - the University of Genoa, major national public research institutions based in Liguria (CNR, ENEA, INGV) involved in marine and maritime research and technology development, and large companies (Fincantieri, LEONARDO, Intermarine, Termomeccanica) engaged in the production and development of both software and hardware marine technologies. The cluster also includes medium and large enterprises involved in information technology. The DLTM, which represents Ligurian regional excellence on specific technologies, operates nationally and internationally in naval technologies for both the defense and civilian sectors, in technologies for shipbuilding and yachting, and in monitoring, remediation and safety of marine ecosystems. DLTM is responsible for promoting collaboration between the maritime industry and marine science by supporting research, innovation, education and new synergies between public and private organizations.
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Heraklion Port Authority (HRA)
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GRECIA
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The main purpose of the Heraklion Port Authority, as stated in the legislative texts, is to use and manage the Port of Heraklion and all land and sea spaces within the area it occupies in ways that protect the public interest and are beneficial to the national and local economies, as well as to all users of its services. Its corporate form allows for greater flexibility in strategic planning, financial management, and decision-making, which contributes to higher levels of efficiency and business responsiveness. The company works for strategic planning aimed at achieving stable, long-term development by improving basic infrastructure, facilities, and the capacity of the port and offering high value-added services for customers.
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Maritime Transport Agency (MTA)
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GEORGIA |
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The Maritime Transport Agency, under the aegis of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, represents the National Maritime Authority, responsible for the effective implementation of organizational and legal tools in the maritime sphere arising from national and international requirements in the following areas: regulation of the Georgian maritime sector, ensuring the maritime safety of georgian-flagged ports and merchant fleet; coordination of marine pollution prevention; enforcement of search and rescue operations; monitoring of vessel traffic in territorial waters; proper functioning of the system of training and certification of seafarers; and development of statistical and strategic guidance.
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TÜV NORD HELLAS (ΤΝΗ)
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The TÜV NORD HELLAS has become a leader in the inspection and certification industry, offering services of prestige, reliability, visibility and added value. The organization has managed to link its brand to the largest infrastructure and development projects in Greece, contributing with its services to the quality and safety of products and construction. TNH works in the field of certification of people in private and commercial organizations, in the fields of transport and mobility, energy technology, construction, occupational health and safety, industry and IT, and environment.
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Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy (MMA)
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The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy is Greece's main policy-making body responsible for managing the nation's maritime and naval sectors, as well as developing policies concerning the islands of the country. The Ministry is responsible for implementing policies for sustainable development, social policies on accessibility issues, quality of life education and support for people with special needs, alignment and formulation of integrated maritime policy, and organization and improvement of coastal policy.
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Mediterranean Maritime Professions Training Institute (IMFMM)
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The Mediterranean Maritime Professions Training Institute is a training institution linked to the ministries of transport and vocational training, specializing in the maritime, port, transport and logistics sectors. The Institute offers a wide range of approved training courses in accordance with current Tunisian legislation on vocational training. Since its establishment, IMFMM has trained 588 trainees in various specializations, with a job placement rate over 78%.
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