Hybrid propulsion and alternative fuels education in the course of decarbonised shipping


İnal Ö. B., Dere Ç., Zincir B., Deniz C.

Australian Journal of Maritime and Ocean Affairs, cilt.14, sa.2, ss.97-113, 2022 (Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 14 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2022
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/18366503.2021.1940475
  • Dergi Adı: Australian Journal of Maritime and Ocean Affairs
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.97-113
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: alternative marine fuels, decarbonisation, Hybrid propulsion, marine engineering education, maritime transportation
  • İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The study investigates marine engineering education on alternative fuels and hybrid propulsion regarding decarbonisation of shipping. A new course is proposed for maritime education and training subject to the IGF Code amendments to the STCW which lasts 14 weeks and 3 h per week. Competences at the STCW amendments for the persons who work on alternative-fuelled ships are taken into account while preparing the course topics. Each topic is paired with basic and advanced training competencies of the STCW amendments, compliance with the STCW is provided, the course topics and sub-topics are explained, and the duration of the course is determined. The need for updating the curriculum and the training of future seafarers is crucial to satisfying their ability to operate future ships. This study highlights the need for novel approaches and courses regarding the new future technologies for the traditional marine engineering curriculum.