B4S is a strategic partnership and cooperation project between maritime higher education institutions and stakeholders in the maritime sector, aiming to promote Blue Growth while supporting the prevention of marine pollution and environmental protection.

OBJECTIVES

The primary objective of the B4S Project is to increase environmental awareness among students, focusing particularly on preventing marine pollution and creating a cleaner and more sustainable natural environment. To achieve this goal, a special curriculum will be developed that includes courses and educational content addressing these issues. In addition, a digital e-campus will be created that will provide free access to educational materials for all stakeholders and provide a platform for sharing experiences and resources developed within the scope of the project.

In addition, international articles will be published by the project partners on topics such as environmental risk management, port management, sustainable development and the use of simulation software related to environmental issues. The project will also lead awareness campaigns aimed at increasing environmental safety and protection in the maritime sector.

Another important aim of the project is to establish a strategic partnership between maritime universities, building a bridge between the Baltic, Black and Mediterranean regions.

As part of the Blue4Seas initiative, the project also aims to teach software tools designed to prevent and manage marine pollution, such as PISCES II, GNOME and ADIOS. In addition, competitions will be organized among students to raise awareness of marine pollution and its effects on the environment.

Intensive programs for faculty and higher education studies

“PISCES II software training – exchange of good practices” – intensive programs for teaching staff organized by the Maritime Academy “Mircea cel Batran” in Romania at M7.

“GNOME and ADIOS software training – exchange of good practices” – intensive programs for teaching staff organized by the Piri Reis University in Turkey at M13.

“Applied Chemistry Training in Marine Environment Protection – Exchange of Good Practices” – intensive programmes for teaching staff organised by the Faculty of Maritime and Transport, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, in M19.

“VTS system simulator training – exchange of good practices” – intensive programmes for teaching staff organised by the French Maritime Academy, France, in M10.

“Engineering software in scientific research – simulation of a pollution accident (PISCES II software)” – intensive programmes for higher education students organised by the Maritime Academy “Mircea cel Batran”, Romania, in M7.

“Engineering software in scientific research – simulation of the movement of pollutants (GNOME and ADIOS software)” – intensive programmes for higher education students organised by the Piri Reis University, Turkey, in M13.

“Scientific Research on Applied Chemistry in the Protection of the Marine Environment” – intensive programs for higher education students organized by the Lithuanian Maritime Academy in Lithuania at M22.

“Engineering software in scientific research – Use of the VMA System” – intensive programs for higher education students organized by the French Maritime Academy in France at M10.

Project Team:
•Dr. M. Taner Albayrak – Project Manager/Coordinator
Contact: talbayrak@pirireis.edu.tr | Phone: +90 216 5810050 (ext. 1230)
• Lecturer Pınar Özdemir – Manager
Contact: bozdemir@pirireis.edu.tr | Phone: +90 216 5810050 (ext. 1529)
• Lecturer Alaettin Sevim – Researcher
Contact: asevim@pirireis.edu.tr