Modernizing and harmonizing maritime education in Montenegro and Albania ––––

MArED

General overview of the project

Kick-off Meeting

21st – 22nd February 2014, Kotor, Montenegro

Prof. dr Danilo Nikolic

Project detailsCall:

TEMPUS IV – 6th Call

Type of a project:

Joint Project (Multi - country)

Grant applicant/Project Coordinator:

University of Montenegro / Maritime faculty Kotor

Title of the Project:

Modernizing and harmonizing maritime education in Montenegro and

Albania - MArED

Project reference number:

544257-TEMPUS-1-2013-1-ME-TEMPUS-JPCR

Duration:

01/12/2013 –––– 30/11/2016 (36 month in total)

Project Funding:

Max. amount of Project Grant shall be EUR 1.154.778,99EU contribution in amount of EUR 1.039.301,08Co-financing in amount of EUR 115.477,91

Tempus programme objectives addressed by MArED

�To promote the reform and modernisation of higher education in thePartner Countries

�To enhance the quality and relevance of higher education in the PartnerCountries

�To build up the capacity of higher education institutions in the PartnerCountries and the EU

�To foster the reciprocal development of human resources

�To enhance networking among higher education institutions and researchinstitutions across the Partner Countries and EU Member States.

�To enhance mutual understanding between peoples and cultures of the EUand of the Partner Countries

Tempus programme theme addressed by MArED

�Modernisation of curricula in academic disciplines identified as priorities by thePartner Countries, using the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), thethree cycle system and the recognition of degrees

Project Rationale

�The focus of the project is to revise, develop and establish maritimeundergraduate study programmes as well as IMO model courses forseafarers, all in accordance with IMOs STCW Convention requirements.

�International Maritime Organization (IMO) / STCW Convention requirementsrelated to education and training of seafarers.

�All necessary changes and harmonization of curricula to be carried out by2016.

�Revision of existing and development of new undergraduate studyprogrammes;

�Upgrading teaching materials and methodology, and (re)training of teachingstaff;

�Introduction of IMO model courses (LLL) for training of seafarers;

�Survival of maritime higher-educational institutions and their competitivenessin the international market, thus ensuring the competitiveness of theseafarers from Montenegro and Albania, as well.

Project Summary

• The main objective of MArED project is to overcome a problem of competentand qualified human resources in maritime sector in Montenegro andAlbania.

• It will be achieved through the modernization and harmonization ofeducational and training system in accordance to IMO and STCWConvention requirements.

� revision of existing and development of new undergraduate maritime study

programmes and IMO model courses,

� (re)accreditation and start-up of curricula,

� improving infrastructural and teaching resources,

� establishing a mobility scheme between EU and Partner Country universities,

� fostering cooperation between academia and maritime sector.

MArED project is planned to be realized through:

• All established resources will be shared between partner universities withpossibility to involve other PC universities and institutions.

Specific Objectives

� Modernization and harmonization of undergraduate study programme Navigation (180 ECTS) in linewith IMOs STCW Convention requirements at UoM and UV;

� Modernization and harmonization of undergraduate study programme Marine Engineering (180ECTS) in line with IMOs STCW Convention requirements at UoM;

� Development of new modern and harmonized undergraduate study programme MarineElectrotechnics (180 ECTS) in line with IMOs STCW Convention requirements at UoM;

� Modernization and harmonization of undergraduate study programme Naval Engineering (NavalArchitecture and Marine Engineering) (180 ECTS) in line with IMOs STCW Convention requirementsat UV;

� Development of new postgraduate (MSc) module (8 ECTS) in field of Marine Financing and MarineMarketing at UNISHK;

� Accreditation/re-accreditation and implementation of undergraduate maritime study programme atUoM and UV;

� Development of modern and harmonized training of seafarers through IMO model courses (LLL) atUoM and UV;

� Accreditation and implementation of IMO model courses (LLL);

� Update existing and build new teaching and infrastructural resources in order to meet the existingstandards in maritime education and training;

� Establishing a permanent and sustainable mobility scheme between EU and PC partners;

� Fostering cooperation between academia and maritime sector industry and service sectors.

Project’’’’s content and methodology

• The Bologna process principles and recommendations,

• The Lisbon Strategy,

• The European Maritime Strategy (2008-2018),

• National education legislation,

• IMO requirements for education and training

1.Modernize and harmonize 4 maritime undergraduate study

programmes, 3 years, 180 ECTS

2.Introduce 1 maritime undergraduate study programme, 3

years, 180 ECTS;

3.Introduce 2 courses (subjects) at MSc level, 2x4 ECTS

4.Introduce 25 (LLL) IMO model courses

to be

operative

by Sept

2016;

The

Plan

is to:

Our plan is ambitious, but realistic.

• 3 state universities from MNE and ALB with numerous and versatile specialists

• relevant stakeholders (ministries, shipping companies, ports, maritime

authorities, SMEs and NGOs).

• 5 EU partners: ES, SI, RO, CRO (responsible for advising and monitoring of

harmonization and modernization processes) and AT(experience in e-learning)

Project involves:

MArED project strongly follows:

Summary of Workpackages

No. of

Work Package

Type of

Work Package

Title of

Work Package

WP.1 DevelopmentRevision of existing and development of new undergraduate

study programmes

WP.2 DevelopmentUpgrading teaching materials and methodology, and (re)training

of teaching staff

WP.3 Development (Re)accreditation of undergraduate study programmes

WP.4 Development Introduction of IMOmodel courses (LLL) for training of seafarers

WP.5 ExploitationImplementation of undergraduate study programmes and IMO

model courses

WP.6 Dissemination Dissemination of study programmes and IMO model courses

WP.7 Quality plan Quality control and monitoring

WP.8 Exploitation Project sustainability

WP.9 Management Project management

Tempus Finance

A. Tempus Grant (€) (90%) 1.039.301,09

B. Co-financing (€) (10%) 115.477,89

TOTAL PROJECT FINANCE 1.154.778,98

II Project Finance

(1) Staff costs (€) 339.876,70

(2) Travel costs &costs of stay (€) 397.646,00

(3) Equipment (€) 283.608,00

(4) Printing & Publishing (€) 23.100,00

(5) Other costs (€) 35.002,00

SUB-TOTAL ELIGIBLE DIRECT COSTS 1.079.232,70

INDIRECT COSTS* (€) 75.546,28

TOTAL ELIGIBLE COSTS 1.154.778,98

I Project Cost

Project Consortium

1. University of Montenegro, ME, Grant applicant/Project Coordinator

2. University “Ismail Qemali” of Vlora, AL ,

3. Shkodra University “Luigj Gurakuqi”, AL

4. University of Split, CRO

5. University of Ljubljana, SL

6. Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, SP

7. Constanta Maritime University, RO

8. Karl-Franzens-Universität, Graz, AU

9. Ministry of education, ME

10. Crnogorska plovidba A.D. Kotor, ME

11. Institute for transportation, ME

12. Invar-Ivosevic Ltd., ME

13. Montenegrin Association for New Technologies, ME

14. Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Vlora District, AL

15. Albanian General Maritime Directorate, AL

16. Seaport of Vlore, AL

17. Institute of Transport, Ministry of Public works and transport, AL

Project Dissemination

• The dissemination activities will start with the project start up.

• They are designed to reach the critical mass awareness, which will contribute

to the project sustainability.

• The dissemination will cover consortium partners, other PC universities and

stakeholders, as well as EU universities

• The wide range of activities includes:

• Internet, establishing common web site/portal with the relevant information;

• Social networks and e-mail lists;

• Advertising materials (flyers, posters, booklets, souvenirs);

• Student events such as info days;

• Printed media, radio, TV, newsletter, interviews, magazines, etc;

• Academic and research events (conferences, workshops, round tables,

seminars, etc.);

• Distribution of teaching material and other relevant information available at

the universities’ Moodle portals;

• Informative sessions, direct visits and presentation at faculties, high schools,

marine sector enterprises, chamber of commerce, etc.;

• Development of students/seafarers alumni base for providing feedback from

graduated students and seafarers regarding their further professional

training, employment and similar.

Project Sustainability

� Sustainability through the accreditation of study programmes and IMO model courses;

� Long-lasting cooperation between EU and PCs universities;

� Long-lasting cooperation with maritime sector and services;

� Sustainability through project dissemination;

� Sustainability through the maritime labour market.