Cyprus brought 95 students from lyceums and technical schools in Limassol and Paphos closer to the shipping industry on Tuesday, as the Deputy Ministry of Shipping held the educational day ‘Getting to know the world of Shipping’ at the Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement Maritime Education Centre in Limassol Marina.

Held for the third consecutive year in cooperation with the counselling and vocational education service of the ministry of education, sports and youth, the event aimed to give students a first-hand look at a sector that remains one of the island’s most important industries, while also pointing to the range of career opportunities it offers.

The students were introduced to shipping professions and future career prospects, while also learning more about the structure and operation of shipping companies.

At the same time, they were given an overview of modern branches of the blue economy, an area gaining increasing attention as the maritime sector broadens beyond its traditional activities.

A central part of the day was the practical element. Students took part in experiential workshops using bridge and engine room simulators, giving them a more direct sense of the working environment and technical demands of maritime jobs.

The event was hosted at the Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement Maritime Education Centre, with the deputy ministry expressing warm thanks to the company for making the training facilities available.

Thanks were also extended to the deputy ministry’s long-standing partners and associates for their continued support and participation in the initiative.

These included the Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC), the Cyprus Union of Shipowners (CUS), the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI), as well as Cyprus’ maritime offices in Athens and the United Kingdom.

The initiative forms part of the deputy ministry’s broader effort to strengthen maritime awareness among younger generations and encourage more students to consider careers in shipping, an industry that continues to play a central role in the Cypriot economy.

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis also referred to the event in a post after the workshop, thanking all those involved and describing the day as another successful opportunity for students to get to know the dynamic world of shipping at first hand.