On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of its founding, Dokuz Eylül University School of Maritime Business and Management presented Lucien Arkas, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Arkas Holding, with a plaque expressing gratitude for Arkas’ contribution to maritime education.

Dokuz Eylül University School of Maritime Business and Management (DİYYO), a leading Turkish institute in the field of maritime education, celebrated the 20th anniversary of its founding with a special ceremony. In a speech at the ceremony, DEU Rector Prof. Dr. Emin Alıcı announced the good news that DİYYO will become a full four year school. Prof. Dr. Emin Alıcı said, “Our general assembly is discussing the issue of tasks related to turning the vocational school into a full four year school. If the measure is approved, a ruling will be soon issued regarding the promotion of the vocational school to a full four year school. We have just begun to discover the maritime industry. When this becomes a four year school, we will be able to fully train up the professionals needed by the maritime sector.”

After his speech, plaques were presented to people, institutions and corporations that have contributed support and labor for the maritime industry. The founding rector and directors of DİYYO together with Lucien Arkas, Chairman of the Arkas Holding, were among those who received plaques expressing the school’s gratitude. Lucien Arkas stepped up on stage among loud applause and a heartfelt expression of love from DİYYO students to receive the plaque from Prof. Dr. Emin Alıcı, the rector of Dokuz Eylül University.

20 years of support
Arkas considers maritime education to be very important and has partnered with DİYYO ever since it was founded. Arkas opened the Marine Engineering Training Center at DİYYO in 2007. The 3-storey Arkas Marine Engineering Training Center at the DİYYO Engineering Department covers 2,145 square meters and is equipped with laboratories, simulators and workshops. Arkas has also partnered with DİYYO for the education of 24 mechanical engineers for employment in its maritime fleet.