Thursday 13 May, 2021

Energy efficient ship operation – free online course launched

IMO’s public-private partnership initiative to tackle GHG emissionsthe Global Industry Alliance to Support Low Carbon Shipping (Low Carbon GIA), has launched free to access E-Learning course aimed at seafarers and anyone interested in this aspect of shipping. The selfpaced 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 experienceEach 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. 

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