Entries by Egbert Hoogstad

Le développement des clusters maritimes régionaux au Maroc

7 April 2026 in /by

Le 31 mars 2026 a eu lieu, à Rabat, une conférence nationale de haut niveau sur « Le Rôle des Régions dans le développement des clusters maritimes » organisée en partenariat entre l’Association des Régions du Maroc (ARM) et l’initiative West MED. L’ARM (Association des Régions du Maroc) regroupe les présidents des 12 régions du […]

WestMED Launches New Technical Group on Blue Skills to Boost a Skilled and Resilient Mediterranean Blue Economy

27 March 2026 in /by

In early 2026, the WestMED Initiative launched a new Technical Group on Blue Skills, strengthening cooperation among Western Mediterranean countries to develop the skills needed for a sustainable, competitive, and innovation‑driven blue economy. The group responds to the mandate of the 2023 Malta Ministerial Declaration, where Ministers identified Blue Skills and Jobs as a top […]

Major milestone for youth and the blue economy in Tunisia with a certified training program in naval welding – A Tunisian-Italian partnership

29 May 2025 in /by

The Tunisian Maritime Cluster is proud to celebrate a major milestone for youth and the blue economy in Tunisia! On May 19, 2025, an official ceremony was held to award certificates to 20 young “naval welders,” the first beneficiaries of the “Building the Future” project — a pioneering and innovative cooperation initiative between Tunisia and […]

WestMED Tunisia presents maritime cluster actions during CallmeBlue event

15 October 2024 in /by

On 14 October 2024, WestMED’s National Hub Tunisia particpated in a workshop organised by the Cluster Maritime Tunisien, titled  ‘Maritime clusters, catalysts for the development of the blue economy’. This workshop was part of the European CallmeBlue project, which aims to strengthen synergies between maritime clusters in the North and South and to promote regional […]

Service Portal Mission Ocean and Waters launched!

20 December 2023 in /by

The Mission Ocean and Waters service portal serves as a comprehensive one-stop-shop for stakeholders, offering essential tools, contacts, knowledge, matchmaking, financing, and support for the successful execution of the Mission. The platform ensures access to knowledge for all citizens while extending support and technical assistance to Mission Partners actively involved in the Mission Ocean and […]

Bring European Maritime Day to your country in 2024!

14 December 2023 in /by

The European Maritime Day (EMD) 2024 is taking place again as a fully-fledged physical event, in Svendborg, Denmark on 30-31 May 2024. As every year, this will not be the only action to celebrate our seas and oceans and the sustainable blue economy. EMD In My Country 2024 events will also take place all over Europe from […]