Since maritime transport accounts for about 80% of global trade, and Croatia has a long-standing maritime tradition, it is essential to align education with the latest global trends and technologies. Accordingly, the Faculty of Maritime Studies follows these trends and has been funded by ESA to develop a modern university course focused on the application of remote sensing in the maritime sector: “Remote Sensing in the Function of Sustainable Development of the Maritime Sector.” LIST LABS has been recognized as an industry expert and, as such, was involved in the development of the course, thereby becoming a partner to the academic sector.
Client:
Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Split
Year:
2023 - 2025

Solution

As an industry expert and subcontractor, we collaborated with the Faculty of Maritime Studies in designing and implementing the new course. The project included the creation of the curriculum and teaching materials, training of professors and assistants in the use of satellite data, as well as expert evaluations of the course. The course was developed in English as an elective at the graduate level, strengthening the ties between academia and industry and enhancing students’ competencies in the field of EO technologies.

Result

At the University of Split – Faculty of Maritime Studies, a unique graduate-level elective course “Remote Sensing in the Function of Sustainable Development of the Maritime Sector” was successfully launched. The course was attended by students from the programs of Marine Engineering, Maritime Electrical and Information Technologies, Maritime Management, as well as Erasmus+ students of the Faculty of Maritime Studies in Split. Thirty students participated in the course and expressed great satisfaction with both the content and the method of instruction. The course will continue to be offered in the coming academic years, bringing satellite data closer to students and preparing them for careers in the maritime and space industries.