Urk has gained 22 sailors and 17 skippers. During a festive graduation ceremony on Saturday, July 5, students from Firda’s inland shipping program received their well-deserved diplomas. A special day for the graduates and the maritime community on Urk.
VCU as proud sponsor
As a token of appreciation, all graduates received a sweater, sponsored by Binnenvaart Groep Nederland, Urk Maritime, and VCU Urk. According to Firda, this gesture symbolizes the close collaboration between education and business in the region.
VCU believes in the power of collaboration and gladly supports initiatives that contribute to the development of young maritime talent. Through this sponsorship, we emphasize our commitment to the future of inland shipping and the maritime sector on Urk.