Sea Heritage Foundation Announces Platinum Partnership with Sierra Fleet Services & Federation Academy

The Sea Heritage Foundation is proud to announce a new platinum partnership with Sierra Fleet Services and partners establishing a dedicated maritime training academy to meet the foundation’s objectives.

This partnership will enable the expansion of the Foundation’s Indigenous maritime training programs through the establishment of a dedicated training academy and the enhancement of its broader maritime education services. It also reinforces the Foundation’s long-term vision to become a leader in human-centred, industry best-practice maritime training.

Foundation Chairman, Dr CJ Manjarres-Wahlberg, said the partnership represents an important step forward in strengthening the organisation’s capacity and reach.

“This collaboration not only enhances our training capability but also supports the Foundation’s growing involvement in critical maritime research. We are excited about the opportunities this partnership creates for our trainees, our communities, and the wider maritime sector.”

Sierra Fleet Services, a well-established provider of maritime solutions across Australia and Papua New Guinea for several decades, expressed strong support for the initiative. Fleet Master and CEO Captain Harold Van Haltron said he looks forward to the impact the partnership will deliver.

“We are proud to support the Sea Heritage Foundation and contribute to meaningful, lasting change within the maritime industry. Together, we can help shape a safer, more skilled workforce for the future.”

The partnership underscores a shared commitment to advancing maritime capability, fostering innovation, and strengthening pathways for Indigenous participation in the maritime domain.

Sea Heritage Foundation Contact: Chairman Dr CJ Manjarres-Wahlberg - cj@heminternational.org