Participation of Polish Maritime Educational Institutions in Implementing Ideas of the EU Green Paper

This article undertakes issues included in the Green Paper project on a future maritime policy of the European Union. Emphasis is put on basic features of this study that indicate the need of a holistic approach to the maritime policy, instead of sectoral approach practiced so far. This author presents and evaluates one of the major problems concerning the human factor in the initiative, namely the role of maritime staff education, proper employment policy and participation in scientific research. Author’s view on and proposals of Poland’s participation in the development and implementation of the Green Paper ideas are presented.