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Training seafarers for a decarbonized future

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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IMO is comprehensively reviewing and revising its key treaty for seafarer training, the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), with input from industry, and seafarers’ unions.

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  • IMO is comprehensively reviewing and revising its key treaty for seafarer training, the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), with input from industry, and seafarers’ unions.
  • Future alternative fuel technologies, such as hydrogen, ammonia and methanol, means there is a vital need to up-skill all seafarers.
  • Lloyd’s Register will develop the training framework for seafarers and officers, as well as an instructor handbook for maritime training institutions.
  • Phase 1 delivered a DNV-led report Seafarer training and skills for decarbonized shipping on how best to support the maritime workforce in making the shift to a decarbonized shipping industry, highlighting the need to accelerate training for alternative fuels.

Asian seafarer hubs step up to meet decarbonization challenge

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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The two-day conference, which begins today, aims to explore the challenges and opportunities of shipping’s decarbonization, including skills development for seafarers and a Maritime Just Transition.

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  • The two-day conference, which begins today, aims to explore the challenges and opportunities of shipping’s decarbonization, including skills development for seafarers and a Maritime Just Transition.
  • There is no doubt that the skill set for a career at sea is evolving.
  • The event is organized in collaboration with the Danish Maritime Authority of Denmark, and the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
  • Improving the training environment is a very necessary first step — particularly given the concerns about STCW compliance and competency.

Shipping decarbonization action plan launched to upskill global seafaring workforce

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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Maritime Just Transition Task Force 'Mapping a Maritime Just Transition for Seafarers' paperputs forward a 10-point action plan in response to new research.

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  • Maritime Just Transition Task Force 'Mapping a Maritime Just Transition for Seafarers' paperputs forward a 10-point action plan in response to new research.
  • Action Plan makes practical recommendations for industry, governments and workers and academia (including training providers).
  • A new Action Plan , launched at COP 27 by UN organizations, shipowners and unions, sets out recommendations to upskill seafarers to meet shippings decarbonisation goals.
  • In response to the training challenge that the modelling lays bare, the Action Plan makes recommendations for industry, governments, seafarer unions and academia (including training providers).