IMPACT: Integrated Maritime Promotion ACTion

The IMPACT project will promote the results of a number of completed maritime vocational education and training (MVET) projects which directly address particular problems or deficiencies in MVET throughout Europe, and represent innovative use of ICT in lifelong learning. Initially, IMPACT will disseminate and transfer the innovative practices developed in several selected EU funded LLP projects to MVET providers across Europe in order to support their valorisation. The long term vision for IMPACT is to expand its reach and valorise other innovative ICT projects developed for MVET through its network.

By raising standards in the field of European MVET, and providing institutions with tools to improve the quality of the education that they provide, the employability and mobility of European seafarers will be increased.

The consortium has considerable experience in developing educational programmes and innovative ICT resources for MVET institutions.

The IMPACT project aims to bring together the results of successfully completed projects and promote them under one banner with the ultimate aim of spreading good practice and innovative ICT tools to MVET providers.

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MariFuture - European Platform for Maritime Education, Research, and Innovation

MariFuture is committed to identifying the key education and training needs of the maritime industry (termed water transportation by the EU) and responding to these needs by developing innovative and sustainable solutions. MariFuture continuously contributes to an ever expanding knowledge base through a number of innovative research and development projects. The MariFuture platform supports and actively integrates education, research, knowledge, and innovation in the maritime sector. On the MariFuture website, International and European maritime news, progress reports and development papers are produced on a monthly basis. MariFuture also provide various types of publications such as articles, papers and newsletters.

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MarEdu – Maritime Education Partnership

MarEdu, an extensive network of maritime institutions across Europe, was developed to harmonise the education and training of merchant navy officers and address various deficiencies and problems in maritime vocational education and training. The network has instigated several international projects to address specific deficiencies or problems in the maritime sector. MarEdu was founded by C4FF and TUDEV, and is constantly seeking innovative new ways to improve the quality and effectiveness of maritime education and training with a number of European Union funded projects.

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