Lecturer at Istanbul Aydin University Faculty of Communication Prof. Dr. Özlem ÖZDEMİR, an inherent SME as a retired army officer and distinguished academic on human trafficking, smuggling and migration issues paid a visit to the Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (MARSECCOE) on 12 March 2025. This visit aimed to strengthen academic and institutional cooperation in maritime security in the relevant perspectives, enhance research collaborations, and exchange insights on emerging security challenges.