Decarbonisation in Shipping Course – AI Powered

Why Decarbonisation Matters

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set ambitious targets to cut the shipping sector’s carbon intensity by at least 40% by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by around 2050. Compliance isn’t an option—it’s the baseline. Failing to adapt means increased costs, reputational risk, and possible exclusion from major shipping lanes and ports.

Here’s the thing: decarbonisation isn’t just about buying new tech or switching fuels. It’s about a holistic approach—optimising performance, retrofitting efficiently, and choosing future-proof solutions that keep a business competitive and compliant.

What This Course Delivers

• Clear explanations on regulatory requirements: Understand the EEXI, CII, and EU ETS, and how IMO guidelines are evolving.
• Actionable strategies for compliance: Learn best practices to manage emissions and keep costs under control.
• Navigating technological change: See how digital tech, energy-saving devices, and operational tweaks are driving real results.
• Alternative fuels: We weigh methanol, biofuels, ammonia, LNG, and hydrogen—what’s cost effective now and what’s truly scalable for the future.
• Performance optimisation: How data and performance analytics help squeeze efficiency from every ton of fuel.
• Retrofitting and newbuilds: How to decide between updating existing assets and investing in new vessels.

Key Topics Covered

1. IMO Requirements and Regulation
   1. Latest CII (Carbon Intensity Indicator) and EEXI (Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index) guidance
   2. EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) expansion to shipping
   3. Steps to make compliance achievable and financially manageable
2. Industry Decarbonisation Trends
   1. Shipowner priorities: cost, impact, and future-readiness
   2. Recent successes with emissions cuts across major fleets
   3. Investment trends: where are ship owners actually putting their money?
3. Technology and Efficiency
   1. Hull modifications, propeller upgrades, air lubrication
   2. Digital twins and real-time performance monitoring
   3. Voyage optimisation tools that pay you back in months
4. Fuels: Now and the Future
   1. Pros and cons of alternative fuels currently available
   2. What’s happening in ammonia and hydrogen adoption?
   3. Real-world obstacles to fuel switching and bunkering infrastructure
5. Economics of Decarbonisation
   1. CapEx vs OpEx: what pays for itself, and what might not?
   2. Financing, grants, and incentives—how to seize them
6. Latest and Future Trends
   1. Methanol and ammonia: Rapidly gaining attention for deep-sea shipping.
   2. Power-to-X fuels: Synfuels made from renewable electricity—promising but not quite mainstream yet.
   3. Wind-assisted propulsion: Old idea, new tech, real cost savings.
   4. Digitalisation: Data-driven decision-making is now essential for both compliance and profitability.
   5. Green corridors: Routes being piloted worldwide for zero-emission shipping

Who Should Take This Course

• Ship owners and managers needing to comply with new environmental standards
• Technical superintendents and engineers planning retrofits or newbuilds
• Maritime operations teams focused on performance and efficiency
• Anyone looking to understand how to navigate the future of sustainable shipping

Course Features

• Led by maritime professionals with real-world decarbonisation experience
• Scenario-based learning covering current and upcoming technologies
• Practical case studies, not just theory
• Tailored modules for both technical and commercial audiences

Ready to Navigate the Future?

Decarbonisation isn’t a buzzword—it’s the direction the market, regulators, and customers are demanding. If you want to steer your shipping assets through new regulations without losing your commercial edge, this course will get you there.