On November 16 & 17, partners of the LeaderSHIP European Project travelled to Turku – Finland to participate in the Kick-off Meeting for the LeaderSHIP Project (Learning European Alliance for Digital, Environmental and Resilient Shipbuilding).

The main goal of the project is to support the Shipbuilding Pact of Skills Initiative and provide current and emerging competences to reduce the carbon footprint and accelerate the use of renewable energies, new fuels and electric power.

Partners discussed the aims of the project and visited the Meyer Shipyard in Turku where currently the biggest cruise ship in the world is under construction.

Stay tuned for more information on the project!

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