The Minister of Shipping and Island Policies, Mr. Giannis Plakiotakis refers to the innovative way that the Adopt a Ship educational program, introduces the students of the elementary schools to the Hellenic Shipping Industry, as he summarizes the way it functions. He emphasizes the know-how of the Hellenic Sailors and their attitude, as key factors of the success of the Hellenic Shipping Industry. Concluding, Mr. Plakotakis, expresses his total support towards the AaS program.

The Minister of Education and Religious Affairs, Mrs. Niki Kerameus, congratulates PROJECT CONNECT for the Adopt a Ship program, along with the students and the teachers who participate. She mentions that through the program, students have the opportunity to expand their knowledge in many subjects, with an experiential way, enhance their teamwork skills, their creativity and exploratory thinking. Additionally it introduces the Hellenic Shipping Industry to the lives of the pupils, opening new horizons in their perspective, by getting in touch with people and gaining by their experience, that wouldn't be possible without the AaS program.