The International Maritime University of Panama (UMIP) welcomes the training ship TS Patriot II for an academic exchange. As part of the cooperation agreement, a group of students and a professor from UMIP will embark on the vessel to strengthen their practical knowledge. Additionally, a sports event was held to strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the students of both academies. Professional practice at sea. The rector of the university, Víctor Luna Barahona, informed that this meeting allowed five students and a professor from UMIP to have the opportunity to board the TS Patriot II for a period of one week. This first arrival in the country takes place within the framework of a valuable academic and cultural exchange between both educational institutions, aimed at strengthening the training of future professionals in the maritime sector. Official reception and institutional coexistence. During the ship's stay, UMIP organized an official reception where the ship's crew members conducted a technical tour of the university's facilities. During this time, the selected students will experience life at sea and learn the technical operations of a New Generation Training Ship, strengthening their practical skills in an international environment. This exchange reaffirms the institution's commitment to comprehensive training and the strengthening of global strategic alliances that contribute to the professional development of the maritime sector in Panama. Visitors got a firsthand look at the university's academic offerings, simulators, and educational model.
