Funding of Classes for Shipping Merchants (Foundation "Seafaring Thanks")

The "Seefahrtsdank" Foundation has been committed to maritime education in Hamburg since its inception, with a special focus on the professional training of shipping clerks. Through its continuous grant program at the vocational school at Berliner Tor in Hamburg, the classes for prospective shipping clerks receive targeted support. The funding is provided in the form of financial resources that enrich the teaching and enable modern teaching and learning concepts. Educational institutions and public sponsors operating a class for shipping clerks at this vocational school may submit applications at any time to sustainably strengthen the training. As a non-profit initiative, the foundation is supervised by the Hamburg authorities, thus ensuring a trustworthy and transparent allocation of funds.

The program is primarily aimed at trainees in the classes for shipping clerks, who benefit from practice-oriented instruction as well as recognized experts in the maritime sector. The goal is to qualify maritime junior staff with solid knowledge and thus meet the high demands of a globally networked shipping industry. Through the open application deadline, the "Seefahrtsdank" Foundation offers flexibility in the funding process, allowing projects and initiatives to be implemented promptly. This long-term support not only promotes individual learning processes but also contributes overall to strengthening Hamburg as a maritime business location.