The IMO-Norway GreenVoyage2050 Project has received 14.5 million NOK (USD 1.75 million) in additional funding to continue assisting developing countries.
May 27 2021 Ocean Technologies Group (OTG) has assisted the IMO’s Global Industry Alliance to Support Low Carbon Shipping (Low Carbon GIA) to develop a free E-learning course on energy efficient ship operations and how GHG emissions from ships can be addressed. The online course, called ‘An Introduction to Energy Efficient Ship Operation’, features content using a variety of interactive formats including videos, text information and quizzes to engage seafarers and anyone else interested in this important subject matter. The self-paced free course has been developed by the Low Carbon GIA, a public-private partnership bringing together leading maritime companies to address barriers to low carbon shipping, established under the IMO-Norway GreenVoyage2050 Project and is available via the UN Climate Change Learning Partnership website.
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The workshop materials include a collection of slides, broken down into four sessions, as well as an example programme and other related practical resources.
“A wide range of alternative fuels for ships are currently under discussion and the maritime fuel landscape keeps continuously evolving. This training package presents a comprehensive resource on alternative fuels and aims to support maritime stakeholders in making informed decisions. Whether government officials looking to spur innovation, ship owners selecting a fuel for ships they order, or fuel suppliers weighing up investments in new bunkering infrastructure, this workshop could be of interest to you,” explains Astrid Dispert, Project Technical Manager at IMO’s Department for Partnerships and Projects.
Energy efficient ship operation – free online course launched
IMO’s public-private partnership initiative to tackle GHG emissions, the Global Industry Alliance to Support Low Carbon Shipping (Low Carbon GIA), has launched a free to access E-Learning course aimed at seafarers and anyone interested in this aspect of shipping. The self-paced course, ‘An Introduction to Energy Efficient Ship Operation’ is intended as a first glimpse into how GHG emissions from ships can be addressed.
The online course, designed by e-learning specialist Ocean Technologies Group, features videos, text information, quizzes and more for an interactive experience. Each module includes interactive lessons, resources for additional learning as well as a final summary. The course is specifically designed to be accessible to non-technical audiences. It was developed and funded by the Low Carbon GIA, a partnership under the framework of the IMO-Norway GreenVoyage2050 Project.