WMU Launches Groundbreaking Training on Alternative Fuels for ShippingOn 17-18 December, the World Maritime University (WMU) hosted a Train-the-Trainer programme aimed at equipping maritime educators with the expertise and teaching skills needed to train seafarers in the use of alternative fuels, including ammonia, methanol, and hydrogen. The two-day training took place at WMU’s headquarters in Malmö, Sweden.The initiative is part of the "Baseline Training Framework for Seafarers in Decarbonization" project, commissioned by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Maritime Just Transition Task Force (MJT-TF). This collaborative effort involves key stakeholders such as the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), and Lloyd's Register Foundation. The project seeks to create a foundational training framework to prepare seafarers for the industry's transition to zero greenhouse gas emissions.WMU’s Train-the-Trainer programme aligns with this goal by addressing the educational and technical dimensions of alternative fuels. The training materials are based on research from the MJT consolidated report, which outlines the competencies, knowledge, and skills seafarers need to safely operate ships using alternative fuels. The report draws from workshops organised by Lloyd’s Register Foundation, focusing on expert insights into ammonia, methanol, and hydrogen.As the maritime industry intensifies efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, alternative fuels have become a key element in achieving sustainability goals. WMU’s programme is a pioneering step in enhancing training on these fuels.The training was attended by 26 WMU MSc students specialising in Maritime Education and Training (MET) and Maritime Energy Management (MEM). The programme included an introduction to alternative fuels, examining their properties, environmental impacts, and tailored training methodologies for seafarers and shore-based personnel. It also covered safety protocols, emergency response measures, and advanced bunkering procedures for ammonia, methanol, and hydrogen.WMU faculty members leading the training included Professor Momoko Kitada, Professor Aykut I. Ölcer, Professor Jens-Uwe Schröder-Hinrichs, Professor Dimitrios Dalaklis, Professor Dong Cheng, Associate Professor Alessandro Schönborn, Lecturer Anne Pazaver, and Research Assistant Hoang Nguyen Vuong. Observers included Ms. Alishba Zaman from the United Nations Global Compact and Mr. Matt Dunlop from the Fonden Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping.The results from this pilot training will inform future programmes at the Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre (MTCC) Asia and strengthen the impact of the MJT-TF–IMO project. This initiative is a vital step towards establishing global training standards for alternative fuels, advancing the maritime industry’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
WORLD SHIPPING
20 December 2024 - 18:44
WMU Launches Groundbreaking Training on Alternative Fuels for Shipping
The two-day training took place at WMU’s headquarters in Malmö, Sweden.
WORLD SHIPPING
20 December 2024 - 18:44
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