Maritime & Superyacht Academy News

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…

Despite the pandemic situation and the restriction measures, yachting remains a field that keeps flourishing and offering new job opportunities and perspectives. Captain George Parissis, Superyacht Academy Development Advisor and Trainer is sharing valuable information and career tips. He is also explaining yachting’s reliability, resilience and growth rate through this unprecedented situation. What makes Yachting…

What is working on a yacht like and how to figure out if it is appropriate for you. Fresh air and sun light throughout the day, travelling around the world in the most idyllic landscapes, elite experiences, direct contact with nature, happy people and positive vibes by the sea. It may seem like a scene…

Supporting ideas and initiatives delivered by young entrepreneurs related to the Greek Shipping sector, Metropolitan College sponsored “YES to Shipping Forum 2020”. Additionally, Metropolitan College was represented by Capt. George Tsouris, Professor of Metropolitan College’s Maritime Academy who was one of the Forum speakers. “YES to Shipping Forum 2020” , themed “Young Generation of Greece…

This year’s SAFETY4SEA Awards ceremony was held virtually and the winners were announced at a special virtual event. It is worth reminding that the awards focus exclusively on initiatives and individuals who foster Safety Excellence & Sustainable Shipping, following a combination of open nomination and audience-vote. In this context, Kongsberg Digital company received the SAFETY4SEA…

Metropolitan College had the honor to support as a sponsor the 11th Hydra Shipping Conference, organized by the Fraternity of the Athenian Hydriots. The Conference, which is being held on an annual basis, took place in the island of Hydra, under the auspices of the Ministry of Shipping, the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, the Hellenic Marine…