🌊 The final countdown has begun!
There are only 5 days left to apply for the International Summer School “Sustainable Development of the Yachting and Cruise Industry”, which will take place in Kotor, Montenegro, from 29 June to 4 July 2026. The programme is designed to strengthen knowledge and practical skills related to sustainable nautical and cruise tourism, smart maritime infrastructure, and Blue Economy development in the South Adriatic region.
📝 Interested participants can apply through the online application form available at the following LINK.
Organised within the SKILLS project (High LEVEL and market-respondent Competences for a Blue and Digitalized Smart and Skilled South Adriatic), this international learning experience brings together students, young professionals, researchers, and Blue Economy stakeholders from Montenegro, Albania, and Italy.
Why Apply?
The Summer School combines academic learning with practical experience, allowing participants to explore real-world examples of sustainable maritime development in one of the Adriatic’s most important coastal destinations.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
⚓ Learn about sustainable development of nautical and cruise tourism
🚢 Explore how modern marinas and cruise ports operate
🌱 Understand environmental challenges and sustainability solutions
💻 Discover smart and digital technologies used in maritime infrastructure
🌍 Build knowledge and networks for future Blue Economy careers
Learn from Real Maritime Environments
The programme includes:
✅ Field visits to Porto Montenegro and the Port of Kotor
✅ Demonstrations using advanced Wärtsilä navigation simulators
✅ Practical laboratory activities at the Institute of Marine Biology
✅ Lectures delivered by experts from maritime, tourism, and marine science sectors
✅ International networking with participants from Montenegro, Albania, and Italy
Programme Topics
Participants will explore 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
Who Can Apply?
Applications are open to:
University students
Young professionals
Researchers
Maritime and tourism sector employees
Blue Economy stakeholders
What Do Selected Participants Receive?
🎓 3 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits
🏠 Accommodation in Kotor
📘 Certificate of Completion
💶 Participation free of charge
Limited Number of Places
Only 20 participants will be selected, ensuring balanced regional participation from:
Montenegro
Albania
Puglia (Italy)
Molise (Italy)
📌 Application deadline: 10 June 2026
If you are interested in the future of sustainable maritime tourism, smart ports, environmental protection, and Blue Economy innovation, this is your opportunity to gain valuable international experience and join a growing network of professionals shaping the future of the Adriatic region.
📄 The course flyer is available at the following LINK
📝 The application form is available at the following LINK
The Summer School is jointly organised by the Institute of Marine Biology, University of Montenegro, and the Faculty of Maritime Studies Kotor, University of Montenegro, in cooperation with Porto Montenegro Marina and the Port of Kotor, within the SKILLS project co-financed by the Interreg IPA South Adriatic Programme 2021–2027.