About this Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT)
Shipping's decarbonisation journey is already underway. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted mandatory measures to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping industry. These measures include the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI), the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP), and the Data Collection System (DCS), which evolved into the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) requirement in January 2023.
On July 7, 2023, during the Marine Environment Protection Committee's 80th session (MEPC 80), the IMO adopted ambitious GHG reduction targets. These "well-to-wake" targets aim for a 20% reduction by 2030, striving for 30%; a 70% reduction by 2040, striving for 80%; and achieving net zero emissions by or around 2050, all compared to 2008 levels. Currently, these targets are primarily technical measures. To realise maritime decarbonisation, rapid investments in crew training, alternative fuel options, and global port infrastructure are essential. With time running out, stakeholders and decision-makers in the maritime industry must quickly familiarise themselves with the necessary knowledge, safety aspects, available options, and feasible solutions to navigate the energy transition era smoothly.
Achieving net-zero emissions in the coming decades is a significant challenge, as land-based renewable energy technologies and electrification are not directly applicable to the power requirements of ocean-going ships. In this context, VILT training course on alternative fuels such as ammonia, hydrogen, methanol, and biofuels are vital. This course will cover the potential of these fuels, required safety measures, effective hull designs, operational practices, and the implications of the IMO MEPC 80 regulations on maritime decarbonisation efforts.
This course will be delivered via VILT over 3-half day sessions, comprising of 4 hours per day. Course Duration: 12 hours in total, 12 CPD points.