Project Kick off and Stakeholders Conferenceย
As the coordinator for the GREENPORT Alliances project, Piri Reis University hosted the nine project partners from seven countries on February 28-29 2024. The kick off meeting which was held on the first day of the two days, covered the whole consortium meeting and discussed the work plan and the way forward for the duration of the project.ย
The Stakeholders Conference marked the projectโs first milestone, and witnessed engagement from key stakeholders spanning the maritime industry and educational institutions alike. During the conference, each project partner presented their roles and responsibilities within the project, and the commitments that would be undertaken over the course of the 36 months of the project. . Representatives from the Turkish maritime sector such as Sanmar Shipyards, the Turkish Shipbuildersโ Association (GISBIR), Yanmar Holding, Sakura Marine, Kilyos Shipping, Kamer Marine, GDS Engineering, CSS Turkey, NAVTEK, Gรผbretaล Port, GISAล Port, and the Turkish Pilots Association actively participated in the conference. Insights into innovative strategies for reducing carbon emissions within the sector were shared through presentations delivered by representatives from Turkon Line and GISAล.