Skills Acquisition for Sea

The Skills4Sea project aims to develop, implement, and certify a standardized non-formal skills training
framework for maritime professionals. It enhances workforce mobility, safety, and employability by integrating
assessment tools into maritime education and training (MET). The project ensures long-term recognition of
non-formal skills and competences aligning with IMO, STCW, and EU Qualification Framework using CEDEFOP
reference system to modernize maritime vocational education.
Activities
The project will develop a competency framework for non-formal skills and competences, create digital
assessment tools, and pilot the training in partner MET institutions. Train the trainer workshops will ensure
instructor readiness, while industry engagement events will secure employer recognition. Dissemination efforts,
including policy dialogues will promote long-term sustainability and certification alignment with maritime
qualification frameworks.
Impact
The project will produce a validated non-formal skills training framework, digital assessment tool, and certification
guidelines for maritime VET. At least 100 trainees and 30 expert will participate, and 3+ maritime employers and
2 certification bodies will endorse the framework. A sustainability roadmap will ensure long-term adoption, making
non-formal skills and competences training a recognized standard in maritime education.