It aims to bridge the gap between educational options available in relation to the marine and maritime sectors and labour market needs, especially in relation to technological developments and innovation, by building on the “Mentor/Blue Career Centre” and “Sea of Experience” projects. Furthermore, it seeks to strengthen cooperation between industry, academia and public authorities, encourage mobility of students, teachers and professionals and raise public awareness about blue professions through blue career fairs, ocean literacy programs and other events in collaboration with other CMMI centres, such as the “Blue Schools” and “Blue Youth Camps”. It also plans to examine aspects relating to the operators of the remote-controlled or autonomous vessels of the future.

MHEC is also responsible for coordinating the ‘Our Sea’ enabler of CMMI.

Contact information: MHEC@cmmi.blue