Introductory Course on Energy Efficient Ship Operation

Published on February 21, 2023

This course aims to provide answers to a series of questions such as:

How can ships contribute towards the reduction of GHG emissions and the mitigation of climate change?
How can fuel saving measures lower the GHG emissions and play an important role in limiting global temperature increase?
What are some of the practical actions which can be taken onboard to reduce fuel consumption?
What is the role of the International Maritime Organization and how is it addressing emissions from ships?

• Discuss several ways in which a ship’s fuel consumption can be reduced

• Explain how implementation of energy saving measures leads to reduced GHG emissions

• Discuss how different maritime stakeholders can play a role in reducing GHG emissions

This course is divided into 2 modules:

Greenhouse gases and energy efficiency in the maritime industry; and Practical ways of reducing energy use at sea.

Each module includes interactive lessons, resources for additional learning as well as a final summary. For participants with limited internet access or time online, a PDF Learning Journal has been prepared and can be downloaded to allow for offline learning and come back to take the quiz online. Each module takes on average 1 hour to complete.

Additional modules, covering detailed practical measures that can be taken by the Engine Department, Deck Department, onshore personnel/companies and ports, are currently under development and will be released in due course.

This course will help better understand how the maritime industry can reduce its environmental carbon footprint through practical measures to save energy on board. It also provides facts and figures, and a better understanding of the global international regulatory framework to address emissions from ships.