Project Connect

25/08/2026

Thank you TA NEA for sharing our story in your national newspaper on Aug 7th. To everyone who believes in the power of education, connection and opportunity, join us on voyage no.9!

Read here: https://www.tanea.gr/print/2026/08/07/greece/yiothetiste-ena-ploio/

Οταν η γέφυρα του πλοίου μπαίνει στην τάξη και αλλάζει το μέλλον των παιδιών μας - Μια πρωτοβουλία που φέρνει τη θάλασσα και τα επαγγέλματά της στις ελληνικές σχολι....

25/08/2026

«Για πρώτη φορά πριν 9 χρόνια, μέσω του προγράμματος «Υιοθεσία Πλοίου» / «Adopt a ShipTM» η ναυτοσύνη μπήκε οργανωμένα στις σχολικές αίθουσες, δίνοντα...

24/08/2026

"Build a career that truly fits your life." Panos Sotiropoulos, RIGHT JOB, RIGHT LIFE (Amazon).

One of the greatest privileges of Project Connect is collaborating with outstanding HR thought leaders.

It was wonderful catching up with Panos Sotiropoulos, one of our main HR-expert contributors and the author of Right Job Right Life: What Employers Really Want and How to Build a Career in an AI-Driven World.

I'm proud to work alongside Panos and to see his expertise, passion, and insights captured in a book that will help so many professionals navigate the future of work.

Congratulations, Panos, on this fantastic achievement. Looking forward to continuing our journey and creating impact together through Project Connect and your WORK INTELLIGENCE INSTITUTE.

21/08/2026

Join our community, become part of Voyage No 9.
⚓ Enroll your classes & vessels in the Adopt a Ship on Platform here! https://adoptaship.dynamarine.com/auth/login

12/08/2026

Χρόνια πολλά για τον Δεκαπενταύγουστο!

Να περάσετε ένα όμορφο και ξεκούραστο υπόλοιπο καλοκαιριού.

Τα λέμε ξανά την 1η Σεπτεμβρίου!

10/08/2026

Σήμερα το λιμάνι των Καρδαμύλων γέμισε πανιά, ναυτοσύνη, χαμόγελα και περηφάνια.

Οι νεαροί αθλητές του Ναυτικού Ομίλου Καρδαμύλων (ΝΟΚ) παρουσίασαν τις δεξιότητές τους στη Sailing Parade, αποδεικνύοντας ότι η γνώση, η προσπάθεια και η ομαδικότητα μπορούν να ταξιδέψουν πολύ μακριά.

Μια όμορφη υπενθύμιση της μοναδικής σχέσης των παιδιών με τη θάλασσα, που καλλιεργεί και το πρόγραμμα Adopt a Ship by Project Connect.

Δεν παρακολουθήσαμε απλώς μια παρέλαση ιστιοπλοΐας. Είδαμε αυτοπεποίθηση, επιμονή και το αποτέλεσμα αμέτρητων ωρών εκπαίδευσης.

Οι μικροί μας ιστιοπλόοι παρουσίασαν με εντυπωσιακή άνεση όσα κατέκτησαν κατά τη διάρκεια της εκπαίδευσής τους, από τεχνικές χειρισμού έως την ασφαλή επαναφορά ενός αναποδογυρισμένου σκάφους. Η θάλασσα ήταν ο πρωταγωνιστής της ημέρας, ενώ η σημαία του Adopt a Ship by Project Connect, που κυμάτιζε περήφανα στο λιμάνι, συμβόλιζε τη γέφυρα ανάμεσα στη νέα γενιά, τη ναυτοσύνη και το μέλλον της ελληνικής ναυτιλίας.

Συγχαρητήρια στους μικρούς μας ναυτικούς, που μας έδειξαν τι σημαίνει να αγαπάς τη θάλασσα και να χτίζεις ουσιαστικούς δεσμούς με τον ναυτικό κόσμο, τόσο μέσα από την ιστιοπλοΐα όσο και μέσα από πρωτοβουλίες όπως το Adopt a Ship by Project Connect.

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Today, the harbor of Kardamyla was filled with sails, smiles, pride, and the spirit of naftosini.

The young athletes of the Kardamyla Sailing Club (NOK) showcased their skills during the Sailing Parade, proving that knowledge, dedication, and teamwork can take you far.

It was a beautiful reminder of the bond between young people and the sea, a connection also fostered through the Adopt a Ship by Project Connect program.

Today was more than a sailing parade. It was a celebration of confidence, perseverance, maritime culture, and the rewards of dedicated training.

Our young sailors impressed everyone by demonstrating the skills they have developed throughout their training, from sailing techniques to the safe recovery of a capsized boat. With the Adopt a Ship by Project Connect flag flying proudly above the harbor, the event highlighted the strong connection between youth, the sea, and the future of the maritime world.

Bravo to our young sailors for showing us what it means to embrace the sea and build meaningful connections with the maritime community through both sailing and educational initiatives such as Adopt a Ship by Project Connect. 💙⚓

#ΝΟΚ

10/08/2026

Mini Parade at Kardamyla, Chios Harbor

At 12:00 noon, a mini sailing parade will take place at Kardamyla Harbor featuring all sections of the Kardamyla Nautical Club (N.O.K. Kardamylon).

This event is organized in collaboration with the Adopt a Ship program by Project Connect, coordinated by Kardamyllitisa Eirini Notia.

We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating with us!

📍 Kardamyla Harbor
🕛 12:00 PM

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Μικρή Παρέλαση στο Λιμάνι των Καρδαμύλων

Στις 12:00 το μεσημέρι, θα πραγματοποιηθεί μια μικρή παρέλαση στο λιμάνι των Καρδαμύλων με τη συμμετοχή όλων των τμημάτων του ΝΟ Καρδαμύλων.

Η εκδήλωση πραγματοποιείται με τη συνεργασία του προγράμματος Adopt a Ship της Project Connect, το οποίο συντονίζει η Kardamyllitisa Katagogi και η Ειρήνη Νότια.

Σας περιμένουμε όλους να μας στηρίξετε και να γιορτάσουμε μαζί!

📍 Λιμάνι Καρδαμύλων
🕛 12:00 μ.μ.

Ακολουθήστε μας για περισσότερες ενημερώσεις!

06/08/2026

⚓🌊 PROJECT CONNECT & CHIOS: Inspiring the Next Generation in an Island Synonymous with Shipping 🌊⚓

Few places in the world are as synonymous with shipping as Chios.
For generations, Chian seafarers, shipowners and maritime families have helped shape Greek and global shipping.

Since 2020, Project Connect has been proud to strengthen its bond with this remarkable island through the Adopt a Ship™ educational program, inspiring the next generation to discover the opportunities, values and careers of the maritime world. Around 32 classes and 16 Chian Shipping Companies have participated so far (Hora, Vrondado, Kardamyla, Kallimasia, Oinousses).

We were especially delighted to see our Sail with the Adopt a Ship™ logo recognized among the winners at the 4th Stavros Livanos Summer Camp during the Ναυτικός Όμιλος Καρδαμύλων - NOK Regatta in July, demonstrating how maritime culture can be developed by inspiring children through sailing, teamwork, leadership and direct engagement with the sea.

⚓ A Special Maritime Tribute

On Monday, August 10th at 11:00 a.m., the Nautical Club of Kardamyla (NOK) will parade its sailboats at the Port of Kardamyla in tribute to all the children who have participated in the Adopt a Ship™ Program across Chios, Oinousses, and throughout Greece. This symbolic event honors the thousands of students who have connected with ships, captains, and crews through this unique maritime education initiative- Adopt a Ship™.

📢 CALLING ALL SCHOOLS AND EDUCATORS!

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we invite primary and secondary schools throughout Greece, Chios, and Oinousses to join the Adopt a Ship™ Program and become part of Greece's growing maritime education network.

✅ Bring real-world learning into your classroom
✅ Connect your students with ships at sea
✅ Enrich STEM, geography, English, history, and environmental studies
✅ Introduce students to the world of shipping and maritime careers

Adopt a Ship™ Enrollment is open for schools and individual classes now. Send in your request to our email.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.project-connect.gr

Together, we are connecting young minds with the sea and inspiring the next generation of maritime leaders.

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31/07/2026

Best of luck to our little sailors at Ναυτικός Όμιλος Καρδαμύλων (Yacht Club of Kardamyla) in tomorrow's regatta! ⛵ Wishing you fair winds, smooth sailing, and a fantastic day of competition. We're cheering you on!
We also look forward to presenting the Adopt A Ship program in Kardamyla on August 9 and are proud to sponsor NOK's sailing demonstration in the port of Kardamyla on August 10. Wishing everyone a wonderful and successful weekend on and off the water! ⚓🌊💙

27/07/2026

Shaping Tomorrow’s Seafarers: Insights from the 2025–2026 Adopt a Ship™ Evaluation Report
As highlighted in the latest publication by ELNAVI MAGAZINE, the end-of-school-year evaluation report for 2025–2026 underscores the profound impact of Project Connect’s Adopt a Ship™ program on shaping the future of Greek maritime professionals.
Read full insights into how grassroots maritime education is successfully shaping the future workforce of global shipping.
👉 https://elnavi.gr/en/maritime-training/2980-project-connect%E2%80%99s-end-of-school-2025%E2%80%932026-evaluation-report-how-adopt-a-ship%E2%84%A2-is-reshaping-the-future-of-greek-shipping