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Metropolitan College’s Maritime & Superyacht Academy at the 2nd Olympic Yacht Show
Metropolitan College’s Maritime & Superyacht Academy at the 2nd Olympic Yacht Show 1200 720 maritimeacademy.mitropolitiko.edu.gr

Metropolitan College’s Maritime & Superyacht Academy at the 2nd Olympic Yacht Show

Metropolitan College’s Maritime & Superyacht Academy,  one of the largest Maritime and Shipping Education and Training providers in Southern Europe, proudly sponsored as Premium Educational Partner, the Olympic Yacht Show 2022. Olympic Yacht Show is the biggest in-water yacht show in Greece, that aims to promote the quality marine tourism and to prove that our country can boast top professionals in the yachting industry.
Hosting more that 75 exhibitors and nearly 20.000 visitors, this year’s organization turned into a record-breaking event. During the Show, visitors had the opportunity to admire unique creations by Greek shipyards and yachts that made their debut. The event was, also, an international meeting point for the people actively involved in the multidimensional world of yachting. Visitors had the opportunity to talk and exchange ideas with leading professionals of an industry that bolsters the Greek economy.
The potential of Greek yachting was the focus of attention of all the speakers at the opening ceremony of the 2nd Olympic Yacht Show. Among them were the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Yiannis Plakiotakis, who represented Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Deputy Minister of Tourism Sofia Zaharakis and the Secretary General for Tourism Policy Olympia Anastasopoulou.

The opening ceremony was also honoured by the Deputy Minister of Culture and Sports Lefteris Avgenakis, the Commandant of the Hellenic Coast Guard Georgios Alexandrakis, the Secretary General of Ports, Port Policy and Maritime Investments Evangelos Kyriazopoulos, the former Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff Evangelos Apostolakis, as well as Ioannis Rachovitsas, Honorary Deputy Chief of the Hellenic Police. The ceremony was also attended by MPs Vassilis Oikonomou and Katerina Monogiou of the New Democracy party, while the event was honoured by the Mayor of Lavrio, Dimitris Loukas, and the President of the Greek Marinas Association, Stavros Katsikadis, as well as the Managing Director of the Lavrio Port Organization, Georgios Vakondios.

The 2nd Olympic Yacht Show was organized by ON DECK EVENTS at the modern facilities of Olympic Marine in Lavrio under the auspices of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, the Ministry of Development & Investments, the Ministry of Tourism, the Greek National Tourism Organisation, the Prefecture of Attica, the Marine Chamber of Greece, the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Greek Marinas Association, the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Municipality of Lavreotiki.

The 4th International Conference on Maritime Education at Posidonia 2022
The 4th International Conference on Maritime Education at Posidonia 2022 1000 750 maritimeacademy.mitropolitiko.edu.gr

Μetropolitan College participated in the International Shipping Exhibition Posidonia, hosting the 4th International Conference on Maritime Education.

Metropolitan College’s Maritime Academy successfully organized the International Conference on Maritime Education during the International Shipping Exhibition Posidonia, the heart of shipping. “The Impact of Geopolitics on the Future of Shipping” was the conference’s main theme and was widely developed in 2 discussion panels.

Aiming to highlight the new trends and developments in maritime education and the shipping industry, the panel talks were focused on the impact of Geopolitics on the future of Shipping, along with the challenges geopolitical crisis pose on the prioritization process already in progress in the shipping industry, and more specifically on its shift towards decarbonization and Green Shipping.

You may find more information about the theme and its subjects
at Conference’s official page mareduconference.gr

 

The conference was organized by Metropolitan College’s Maritime Academy, one of the biggest educational institutions in maritime and shipping studies in South Europe. International speakers of major shipping companies and industry stakeholders shared valuable and useful inputs. 

Speakers: 

  • George Tsavliris, Principal, Tsavliris Salvage Group
  • Dr. Constantinos Filis, Associate Academic Researcher, Centre for Foreign Policy Planning (KESEP), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hellenic Republic
  • Professor Dinos Arcoumanis, Chairman of the Academic Board, Metropolitan College
  • Antonis Vidalis, Head of Cabinet of the Minister for Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy of Greece
  • George D. Gourdomichalis, President & Managing Director Phoenix Shipping & Trading S.A
  • Lars Lippuner MSC MBA MNI, Director, Warsash Maritime School, Solent University, Southampton, UK
  • Panos Kourkountis, Technical Director, Sea Traders SA
  • Captain Panagiotis Drosos,Chief Operating Officer at Capital Ship Management Corp.
  • Andreas Andrianopoulos, Former Minister of State
  • Dr John Kokkarakis, Director Technical Business Development Southeast Europe, Black Sea & Adriatic Zone Bureau Verita.

Furthermore, Metropolitan College participated in the Posidonia event as an exhibitor too. In our info point, Faculty of Shipping and Maritime Academy representatives were sharing info on our courses and programmes of study to every student, graduate or professional interested either in acquiring or developing his/her skills.

Faculty of Shipping and Maritime Academy is officially Member of the Nautical Institute
Faculty of Shipping and Maritime Academy is officially Member of the Nautical Institute 1200 720 maritimeacademy.mitropolitiko.edu.gr

Faculty of Shipping and Maritime Studies is now an official Member of the Nautical Institute. This new membership confirms the high quality programmes of studies thas Metropolitan College delivers in collaboration with Solent University and Warsash School Of Maritime Science and Engineering, the world’s premier maritime education and training provider.

 

By becoming an official Nautical Institute Member, Metropolitan College commits to improving safety within the maritime industry.

 

The Nautical Institute is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) with consultative status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Its aim is to promote professionalism, best practice and safety throughout the maritime industry, while its vision is to provide inspiration, knowledge and leadership to maritime professionals around the world.

As a Nautical Affiliate partner, Metropolitan College is making an important and highly visible commitment to improving safety within the maritime industry. Additionally, the recognition of powerful organisations reinforces and expands its reputation as one of the largest maritime and naval training centres in southern Europe.

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How to get a job on a yacht
How to get a job on a yacht 1200 720 maritimeacademy.mitropolitiko.edu.gr

Tips for succeeding in a yacht job interview by Metropolitan College Superyacht Academy.

As a trained yacht crew professional, you will find yourself in front of a lot yacht owners or recruiters who search for the right candidate. Sometimes it may occur through placement or recommendations. However, presenting yourself is a skill worth acquiring for every step in your life. Either it is your first or your 20th time, the interview process is definitely can be a very stressful but also challenging process since you are asked to prove your skills, your potential on board, your ability to excel and the reasons that make you are the right one for the job.
However, it helps to keep in mind that an interview remains a conversation between two people who each have something that the other wants. Therefore, the key for the candidate is to come across as competent, confident and friendly.

 

Here are a few tips to upgrade your profile and increase the chances to get the job when it comes to an interview concerning a job onboard!  

 

  • Show up on time.
  • Have your paperwork all sorted out.
  • If you have already worked in the past, include a references section inside your resume sharing contact info of a person who will speak positively for you. If your previous job was a bad experience avoid asking for a reference.
  • Spend time on the interview focused on both speaking and listening.
  • When you speak don’t be distracted with checking at your phone or other devices.
  • Remember to thank the captain or the crew agent for his or her time.
The most frequently asked questions and how to answer them:  

 

  1. Why do you want to work on a yacht?
    Highlight what you can offer to the yacht and talk about how your previous experience in the yachting or the hospitality sector has formed you and how this experience will help you to complete the role.
  1. Why should we hire you?
    Here is the opportunity to sell yourself one last time. In order to convince that you are right for the job make sure to convey that you are a solution to a recruitment problem and to meet the employer’s needs.
  1. Do you have any questions?
    Instead of asking about the salary, ask about the yacht, the crew, your duties and the itinerary.
Except hard skills and experience, soft skills are the ones that can set you apart from the crowd. So, it will be highly appreciated to:

 

  • Convey team spirit and adaptability. This shows you can fit well with others whilst living and working together in close quarters.
  • Show that you are eager to learn.
  • Demonstrate resilience and commitment to the job. This makes clear that you will not quit halfway through the season.
Last, but not least! Since the appearance factor plays a major role when working on luxury yachts, it is important to make a good first impression. 

 

  • Dress properly
  • A clean white polo shirt or t-shirt with beige or navy trousers or skirt is a safe option.
  • Be well groomed
  • Wear your hair up and neat and tidy. Smell good. Also, if you are a woman, look as natural as it gets, leaving heavy make up at home and have clean, shaped nails.
Searching the right training programme for you?See the full list of Metropolitan College Superyacht Academy courses and get ready to enter the yachting industry as a well-trained professional! 

Metropolitan College supported as a Sponsor the Career 4 Sea Virtual Forum 2021
Metropolitan College supported as a Sponsor the Career 4 Sea Virtual Forum 2021 1200 720 maritimeacademy.mitropolitiko.edu.gr

Metropolitan College supported as a Sponsor one of the major events of the shipping industry.

In consideration of the new trends and demands of the Shipping industry, Metropolitan College’s Maritime & Superyacht Academy, supported as a Sponsor the Career 4 Sea Virtual Forum 2021 and, also, participated in the panels’ talks. 

Due to pandemic restrictions, the Career 4 Sea Forum event was held online for the second year in a row. This year’s subjects were inspired by the digitalization era. The panels focused on the ongoing challenges the shipping industry faces, including keeping pace with technology, adapting to changes and meeting the growing demands of stricter regulations, as well as the tools required to respond to these developments successfully.

Metropolitan College participated in the 2nd panel themed as “The perfect applicant” represented by Mrs Vicky Apostolopoulou, Metropolitan College’s MaritimeAcademy Business Development Executive.

Experts of this panel referred briefly to key trends and requirements for the perfect applicant for the maritime industry, highlighting the importance of soft skills. They agreed that it is now time to embrace these with training. Leadership, resilience, teamwork, situational awareness, communication are among the important soft skills which we need to focus on in order to deal with the new generation which comes with a new mindset and new set of requirements and skills. Overall, soft skills influence the way we work and interact with others and they are hard to acquire and develop because they need time and practice. Also, younger generation going onboard is familiar with technology and new roles will emerge. Technology cannot replace soft skills but mainly technical skills.

They also shared their experience with remote training, acknowledging that in no way it will replace face to face training and many people would like to go back to classrooms.

In conclusion, CAREER4SEA Forum was a great opportunity to highlight the shipping industry’s requirements in order to respond to the latest developments successfully: a diverse, multidisciplinary, and well-trained workforce and a strategy to attract new talents.

You may watch the CAREER4SEA Forum 2021 experts’ talks in the video below

 

Superyacht Academy supports as a Premium Educational Partner the Olympic Yacht Show
Superyacht Academy supports as a Premium Educational Partner the Olympic Yacht Show 1400 898 maritimeacademy.mitropolitiko.edu.gr

Participating in the biggest and most luxurious events of the sea tourism sector, Metropolitan College’s Superyacht Academy supports the Olympic Yacht Show as a Premium Educational Partner. This show is organized by ONDECK EVENTS in cooperation with the Olympic Marine and is the only one with a clear orientation in the premium category, as well as in the Mega Yachts.

Olympic Yacht Show is going to host the biggest yachting companies both in the land and in the floating department, capturing the interest of the national and international yachting sector. More particularly, 60–70 luxury yachts, new models over 200,000 € will be exhibited and more than 100 nautical institutions, deckyards and shipyards will be present.

The Olympic Yacht Show 2021 takes place at the renovated facilities of Olympic Marine in one of the leading and well-organized marinas in the whole Mediterranean.

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