Introductory Course on Energy Efficient Ship Operation
Offered By: UN CC:e-Learn
Course Description
Overview
This introductory course is intended as a first glimpse into how GHG emissions from ships
can be addressed. It covers the regulatory framework of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to
address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships and explain various measures which can improve
the energy efficiency of ships, and thereby reduce GHG emissions and contribute to the mitigation of
climate change
Syllabus
What you will learnThis 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?
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