Cyprus Shipping Chamber, University of Technology get closer

In an effort to enhance even more the Shipping infrastructure in Cyprus, the Cyprus Shipping Chamber signed an “Alliance of Cooperation” (AoC) with the Cyprus University of Technology on Friday in Limassol that aims to boost their cooperation and plans to set up a marine engineering course.

The Protocol of the Alliance of Cooperation was signed by CSC President Capt. Eugen Adami and the Rector of the CUT, Dr. Elpida Keravnou-Papailiou.

The AoC aims to facilitate the further strengthening of the already existing cooperation, the further development of new innovative technologies and accomplished human resources, and the further development and enhancement of Cyprus as an all embracing international maritime centre of excellence.

As part of the AoC, both parties have agreed to cooperate in fields such as students’ practical orientation learning experience, maritime training and education, research & development, information exchange & knowledge sharing, and joint public relations activities. In particular, one of the first areas for collaboration will be to examine the possibility of the establishment and development of a Marine Engineering Department, which will boost the University’s image and may also act as a catalyst for students to choose a career in shipping.