Sustainable Maritime Transport Artificial Intelligence (SMarTAI)

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Project Number: 101236111

Call: ERASMUS-EDU-2025-CBHE
Topic: ERASMUS-EDU-2025-CBHE-STRAND-1

Project Duration: 1/10/2025 – 30/09/2028

The project aims to update and develop new comprehensive & interdisciplinary courses focused on innovative and sustainable maritime solutions, as well as ensure the full modernisation of existing courses to align them with global green initiatives and the evolving needs of the maritime industry. SMarTAI will foster strong partnerships between higher education institutions and key industry stakeholders. It will promote innovation & green approaches and contribute to optimised & cleaner maritime operations. Through a series of targeted courses, capacity building activities & online professional course development, SMarTAI aims to disseminate valuable knowledge & best practice in advanced AI technology & sustainable practices, reaching a wider audience and ensuring that individuals from diverse backgrounds, experience levels & minorities can benefit from training. The project is strategically positioned to address the urgent need for smart & sustainable practices that increase the efficiency, safety & environmental sustainability of the maritime industry, while providing a comprehensive approach to maritime education that aligns with the United Nations SDGs. By preparing a skilled workforce capable of implementing and managing these advances, SMarTAI will play a critical role in transforming the maritime sector & advancing the sustainable development agenda, enhancing graduate employability and ensuring the modernisation of the maritime industry to meet today’s needs and challenges.

Partnership

  • Panepistimio Aigaiou (Greece)
  • Klaipedos Universitetas (Lithuania)
  • Kherson State Maritime Academy (Ukraine)
  • National University “Odessa Maritime Academy” (Ukraine)
  • Dimiourgiki Skepsi Anaptyxis (Greece)
  • Kherson Maritime Specialised Training Centre at Kherson State Maritime Academy LLC, (Ukraine)
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Events

The kick-off meeting of the SMarTAI Erasmus+ project

Date: 03/12/2025-05/12/2025

Details

  • On June 15, the team behind the international project SMarTAI held another working meeting. Together with partners from Greece and Lithuania, they discussed the project implementation process and ways to address current tasks.

Throughout September 2026, the teams from KSMA and KMSTC were actively engaged in the international Erasmus+ grant project, SMarTAI. During the month, working meetings were held, which included the following activities: surveying stakeholders, working on syllabi, and developing training.

  • On September 29, 2026, a working meeting was held to prepare for the Kick-Off Meeting at Klaipėda University. The partners discussed pressing issues, including masterclass topics, work packages, and equipment.
  • On October 15, 2026, Kherson State Maritime Academy (KSMA) joined the international Erasmus Days 2026 initiative by hosting an online event titled “Results of the First Year of Implementation of the Erasmus+ Project SMarTAI.” During the event, the project team presented the key achievements and results of the first year of SMarTAI implementation, discussed the potential of artificial intelligence in the maritime industry, and highlighted its role in promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly maritime transport. Participants also had the opportunity to engage in discussions and ask questions.