MARITIME INNOVATORS, founded in 2017, builds on two decades of maritime research, training, and EU project experience by its founder, Mr. Ugurcan Acar. From early academic trials in Türkiye and the UK to leading Erasmus+ projects such as PraC-MARENG, SeaSAFER, and SEA4SHORE, the company pioneers digital learning, safety training, and career transition tools for seafarers. Aligned with EU goals, it continues to drive innovation, inclusion, and mobility in maritime education and careers.
Since 2017, MARITIME INNOVATORS has led and shaped major Erasmus+ projects like PraC-MARENG, SeaSAFER, ENDORSEME, SEA MENTORS, and SEA4SHORE impacting maritime safety, digital training, career transition, and certificate recognition. With earlier contributions to 15+ EU projects and pioneering mentoring and language tools, the company is recognized across Europe for advancing seafarer education, innovation, and cross-border collaboration.
MARITIME INNOVATORS envisions a smarter, safer maritime future through digital learning, practical knowledge, and global collaboration. We transform real-world seafaring experience into tools, training, and research that support safety, sustainability, and workforce mobility. Our mission is to drive innovation in maritime education, bridge sea-to-shore careers, and lead in policy-relevant development across Europe and beyond.
Sea4SHORE enables short-experienced seafarers to transition to shore careers through an online platform, offering a cost-effective solution for the maritime sector.
SEA MENTORS creates online experiential learning programs to develop seafarer knowledge and link ship and shore duties.
The ENDORSEME Erasmus+ project is a collaborative effort to improve the recognition and validation of maritime certificates.
SeaSAFER project aims to use past incidents to train seafarers, improve safety, and develop intelligent exercises.
Building Sustainable Maritime Careers Beyond the Sea The SEA4SHORE Final Conference, held in Riga, Latvia on 26 February 2026, marked a major milestone in strengthening sea-to-shore transition pathways for maritime …
Istanbul, 13 February 2026 – The SEA4SHORE National Conference was successfully held at Limak Eurasia Luxury Hotel, bringing together representatives from industry, academia, trade unions, and maritime professionals to examine …
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