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The Shipping Deputy Ministry and the University of Central Lancashire, Cyprus (UCLan Cyprus), renewed their cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding. The Memorandum was signed on Thursday 25 January 2024, at the premises of the University, by the Shipping Deputy Minister, Marina Hadjimanolis and the Chairman of the Council of the University of UCLan Cyprus, Mr. Floros Voniatis.

The Memorandum aims to develop cooperation in the fields of Technology, Science, Research and Education related to shipping and integrated maritime policy. The Memorandum includes, inter alia, joint participation in research projects on maritime issues and the organisation of special workshops, events and lectures for the understanding, promotion and development of Cyprus shipping.

Within the framework of the Memorandum, short training programmes will be organized for executives of the Shipping Deputy Ministry, and short internships will be offered by the Shipping Deputy Ministry to students of the University.


Limassol, 26 January 2024.


Memorandum of Understanding between the Shipping Deputy Ministry and   the University of Central Lancashire, Cyprus (UCLan Cyprus) (26/1/2024)