The Metropolitan University of Education, Science and Technology (UMECIT), through students of the Bachelor's Degree in Maritime and Port Administration, participated in the forum "The future of seafarers and the new challenges in the maritime sector", organized by Columbus University, through its Faculty of Marine and Technological Sciences.

The meeting became a space for reflection, exchange of knowledge and analysis on the transformations facing the maritime sector, as well as on the new challenges and opportunities that the evolution of the industry presents for the professionals who are part of it.

The participation of UMECIT students represented a valuable experience of academic and institutional engagement, allowing them to broaden their perspectives on the reality of the sector and strengthen their preparation in the face of the challenges posed by the national and international maritime environment.

These types of meetings help strengthen the relationship between higher education institutions and create spaces where knowledge, experience, and different academic perspectives converge, benefiting the training of future professionals in the sector.

For UMECIT, these experiences reaffirm its commitment to providing training connected with the needs and transformations of the industry, promoting opportunities for its students to learn, exchange experiences and get closer to the realities that will shape the future of the maritime sector.

This meeting also represents an opportunity to continue strengthening academic and institutional cooperation with Columbus University and to explore new initiatives in training, research and outreach, aimed at developing professionals prepared to respond to the challenges of the maritime industry.

In this way, UMECIT reaffirms its commitment to a relevant, innovative maritime education linked to the needs of the sector, promoting experiences that complement academic training and contribute to the professional development of its students.