The Kick-off meeting and Stakeholders Conference was held by Piri Reis University on February 28-29 2024. The Stakeholders Conference marked the project’s first milestone, and witnessed a strong engagement from key stakeholders spanning the maritime industry and educational institutions.

During the event, the delineation of roles and responsibilities to be undertaken by project partners over the course of the project duration was unveiled. Representatives from the Turkish maritime sector including Sanmar Shipyards, the Turkish Shipbuilders’ Association, 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 GISAȘ.