Applications are now officially open for the International Summer School “Sustainable Development of the Yachting and Cruise Industry”, which will be organised from 29 June to 4 July 2026 in Kotor, Montenegro, within the framework of the SA SKILLS project.
The programme represents an innovative interdisciplinary lifelong learning initiative focused on strengthening capacities for the sustainable development of the Blue Economy in the South Adriatic region. The summer school is jointly organised by the:
Faculty of Maritime Studies Kotor, University of Montenegro
Institute of Marine Biology, University of Montenegro
with institutional cooperation from:
Port of Kotor
Porto Montenegro Marina.
The programme is fully aligned with the objectives of the SA SKILLS project (High LEVEL and market-respondent Competences for a Blue and Digitalized Smart and Skilled South Adriatic), co-financed by the Interreg IPA South Adriatic Programme 2021–2027.
Who Can Apply?
Applications are open to:
university students,
young professionals,
maritime and tourism sector employees,
public administration representatives,
researchers,
Blue Economy stakeholders interested in sustainable maritime development.
Eligible applicants must:
hold active student status OR completed minimum four-year secondary education,
demonstrate proficiency in English language.
To support balanced regional participation, the programme guarantees minimum representation from:
Puglia (Italy),
Molise (Italy),
Albania,
Montenegro.
What Does the Programme Offer?
Participants will engage in:
theoretical lectures,
practical exercises,
case studies,
field visits,
simulator demonstrations,
laboratory activities.
The curriculum covers seven thematic areas:
Sustainable Development of Nautical and Cruise Tourism
Contemporary Management of Marinas and Cruise Ports
Safety and Security in Marinas and Cruise Ports
Planning and Development of Marina and Cruise Port Infrastructure
Assessment of Main Navigational Parameters
Smart and Digital Marinas and Cruise Ports
Green Marinas and Cruise Ports
Practical learning activities include:
technical visits to the Port of Kotor and Porto Montenegro,
demonstration exercises using advanced Wärtsilä navigation simulators,
visits to marine biology laboratories at the Institute of Marine Biology.
The programme carries:
3 ECTS credits
Certificate of Completion
Total workload: 90 hours
Participation Conditions
Participation is completely free of charge for selected participants, with costs covered through the SA SKILLS project.
Accommodation in apartments will be provided for selected participants.
Application Information
The course flyer is available at the following LINK.
The application form is available at the following LINK.
Applications are open until 10 June 2026!
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early due to limited programme capacity.
The summer school is accredited by the Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education of Montenegro and represents one of the flagship educational activities within the SA SKILLS initiative aimed at strengthening Blue Economy competencies across the South Adriatic region