The project was initiated and part of the mobilities were carried out while the Lithuanian Maritime Academy (LMA / LAJM Lietuvos aukštoji jūreivystės mokykla) operated as an independent higher education institution. As of October 1, 2024, LMA was integrated into Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH) and became its eleventh faculty - Lietuvos jūreivystės akademija, LJA / Lithuanian Maritime Academy, LMA. The remaining mobilities were implemented under the new status as VILNIUS TECH LMA. Despite the institutional transition, the objectives of the project remained clear, consistent, and aligned with the overarching goals of the Erasmus+ Programme. The core objective of the 2023 KA131 project implementation was to internationalize maritime higher education and contribute to the personal, academic, and professional growth of our students and staff. We aimed to strengthen international cooperation and mobility, increase the quality and relevance of maritime studies, and ensure that our graduates are equipped with the skills and competencies needed in the global labour market, particularly in the maritime and transport sectors. More specifically, the project sought to: - Empower students by offering them study and traineeship opportunities abroad that improve their academic achievements, professional readiness, and intercultural skills. - Enhance the qualifications and teaching capacities of academic staff through participation in teaching assignments and training activities across partner institutions. - Develop administrative competencies and foster institutional innovation through staff mobility focused on internationalization practices and management. - Establish and maintain long-term strategic partnerships with European higher education institutions, particularly those with strong maritime programs or experience in green and digital transitions. - Encourage inclusive mobility and equal access by supporting participants with fewer opportunities, including those facing social, economic, or geographical barriers. - Promote the use of environmentally sustainable travel methods and digital tools in mobility processes, in line with the Erasmus+ Programme’s priorities for green practices and digitalization. - Contribute to the modernization and quality assurance of maritime education by facilitating the exchange of pedagogical approaches, curriculum development insights, and sector-specific knowledge. Through project implementation, we also aimed to create a ripple effect that would benefit the wider academic community and maritime industry stakeholders in Lithuania. Students returning from mobilities brought new perspectives and skills that contributed to classroom discussions, final thesis work, and employment outcomes. Staff members who engaged in international collaboration introduced updated teaching content and contributed to curriculum improvement. In the context of institutional transformation—transitioning from an independent academy to a faculty within a comprehensive technical university—this project also played a key role in supporting a smooth integration process. The experience gained through international cooperation helped align our internal procedures, academic standards, and support services with those of VILNIUS TECH, ensuring a coherent and unified approach to international mobility and cooperation. Ultimately, the KA131 project served not only as a means to support individual mobility but also as a catalyst for institutional development, capacity building, and alignment with European and global trends in higher education and maritime training. Due to the institutional reorganization, we faced several challenges related to differences in internal systems—such as document management, submission and approval procedures, and administrative rules. Adjusting to new workflows and responsibilities required additional time and coordination. On the positive side, the transition facilitated the long-awaited shift to digital Erasmus+ documentation and management systems, which had been postponed at LAJM in anticipation of the merger.