On December 12th, the Port Authority of Valencia hosted the Ecoport biannual meeting, gathering around 20 stakeholders from various organizations within the Port of Valencia community. The meeting provided an opportunity to share updates and insights into ongoing projects aimed at fostering sustainability in the maritime sector.

The SEANERGY Conference, held on October 24, 2024, at the Marina Convention Center in Palermo, Italy, successfully brought together industry leaders, academic experts, and policymakers to discuss cutting-edge energy transition technologies for ports and maritime shipping. This high-impact event provided a collaborative platform focused on sharing project progress, showcasing technological innovations, and exploring future strategies for maritime decarbonization.

The SEANERGY Project is now offering a comprehensive set of academic modules designed for students, professionals, and anyone interested in the port, maritime, and renewable energy sectors. These resources aim to build expertise in critical areas like sustainable energy transitions, port decarbonization, circular economy practices, and innovative solutions for clean energy hubs.

On Friday, September 6, DAFNI had the honor of welcoming 8 representatives of island agencies and public organizations of South Korea. During their educational visit to Greece, they met with representatives of the Ministry of Shipping and Insular Policy and representatives from local island authorities. 

The World Maritime University (WMU) participated in the 2024 IMO GHG Smart Project's practical training and study visit, held from November 4 to 8 in Busan, Republic of Korea. The event, hosted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), brought together 50 participants from across the maritime industry to enhance capacity-building efforts for sustainable maritime transport.

On October 30, 2024, Werner Auer from Ennshafen represented the SEANERGY project at the Danube Ports Days in Budapest. This prestigious event, organized by Pro Danube and hosted by the Danube Commission, gathered policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to explore sustainable solutions for inland ports and waterway transport across Europe. Supported by the EU-funded MultiRELOAD, Green Inland Ports Study, SYNERGETICS projects, and the Danube Ports Network, Danube Ports Days emphasized the significance of multimodality, green energy, and digital innovation within the port sector​. 

On November 4, 2024, ATPERSON, a dedicated partner of the SEANERGY project, hosted a virtual event aimed at engaging Spanish universities and raising awareness of the critical need for clean energy solutions in port environments. The event introduced the SEANERGY Academic Programme and the SEANERGY Challenge, both integral to inspiring and empowering a new generation of professionals who will lead the transition towards zero-emission ports by 2050.

The Port of Cartagena is the most profitable port in the Spanish port system and is leading the production and export of renewable hydrogen. It is an EPSO Port and promotes FERRMED standards, which enhance the connections of ports with their respective hinterlands, as well as boosting the Great Scandinavian-Rhine-Rhône-Western Mediterranean Freight Rail Axis.

The SEANERGY Project is proud to announce the official release of the Port Energy Transition Master Plan, a comprehensive strategy designed to accelerate the decarbonization of ports and promote sustainable growth across the maritime sector. This forward-thinking plan, now available at no cost, is accessible in nine languages and can be downloaded from the SEANERGY Project website.

The SEANERGY Summer School, organized under the auspices of the SEANERGY Project and coordinated by Magellan Circle, marked a significant step forward in the journey toward sustainable and decarbonised ports in Europe. Held from September 23rd to 27th, 2024, this week-long intensive program brought together around 100 attendees, both online participants and those attending in person.