Celestyal and the Cyprus Maritime Academy sign MoU for full scholarships for apprentices

Press Release 11:22 - 04 March 2024

Companies Reporter

Celestyal and the Cyprus Maritime Academy have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, concerning their collaboration in the field of maritime education.

Under the agreement, Celestyal will offer full scholarships to aspiring cadets of the Cyprus Maritime Academy, thus confirming the company's commitment to training young talent from Cyprus and the wider region on board its ships.

The partnership aims to empower young cadets through training on Celestyal's new ships, the Celestyal Journey and the Celestyal Discovery, while thanks to the scholarships, the cadets will gain invaluable experience, as they are getting prepared for a successful career in the shipping industry.

Chris Theophilides, CEO, Celestyal, who is also a member of the Board of Governors of the Cyprus Maritime Academy, stated, "The collaboration with the Cyprus Maritime Academy reflects Celestyal's firm commitment to maritime education. Through the scholarships, we provide training opportunities on our new ships and nurture Cyprus' future talent, thus contributing to the development of the wider maritime industry."

"We are excited to embark on this journey with Celestyal and we sincerely thank the company for its support to our Academy and to the cadets who wish to pursue a career at sea," said Nicolas Kythreotis, Executive Director of Intercollege and the Cyprus Maritime Academy. "This collaboration comes as a testament of our shared vision for the advancement of maritime education in Cyprus and the cultivation of skilled professionals in the maritime industry."

Celestyal and the Cyprus Maritime Academy sign MoU for full scholarships for apprentices

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