Aboa Mare, the Turku based maritime academy and training centre, has appointed Micael Vuorio as its new head, the organisation said in a statement.

He succeeds Per-Olof Karlsson, who started his career at the organisation 32 years ago.

“Karlsson will continue as CEO for Aboa Mare Ltd until his retirement this summer. This will ensure a sufficient transition period for the new Head of Maritime Academy and Training Center,” Aboa Mare said.