Cyprus pushes maritime skills focus at Brussels forum

Cyprus used its participation in the European Maritime Skills Forum in Brussels this week to push for stronger maritime education and workforce development, as the country continues to place seafarers at the centre of its EU Council Presidency agenda. 

The Deputy Ministry of Shipping said it had contributed actively to discussions on maritime education and the development of human resources in the European shipping industry, while stressing that investment in people remains essential to the sector’s resilience and competitiveness.