COURSE OVERVIEW:

The Green Port Sustainable Blue Economy course is a forward-looking program designed to align port operations with global environmental goals and the circular economy. This course examines the transition of traditional maritime hubs into sustainable "Green Ports" that balance industrial growth with marine conservation. It provides a strategic framework for implementing eco-friendly policies that reduce the carbon footprint of port activities while fostering economic opportunities within the Blue Economy sectors.

The scope of this training involves the integration of renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and shore-to-ship power (cold ironing), into port infrastructure. Participants will explore the management of port emissions, waste-to-energy initiatives, and the protection of marine biodiversity within harbor limits. The program emphasizes the use of "Green KPIs" to measure environmental performance and the adoption of digital technologies to optimize vessel traffic, thereby reducing idling times and fuel consumption.

Coverage includes the international regulatory landscape, focusing on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and IMO’s decarbonization targets. The course addresses the socio-economic benefits of a Sustainable Blue Economy, including eco-tourism, sustainable fisheries, and blue carbon sequestration. By combining environmental science with maritime management, this course equips port executives and planners with the expertise to lead the maritime industry toward a carbon-neutral and ecologically resilient future.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1. Define the core principles of a Green Port and the Sustainable Blue Economy.
2. Align port strategies with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
3. Implement Shore-to-Ship Power (Cold Ironing) to reduce vessel emissions.
4. Evaluate renewable energy integration for port equipment and facilities.
5. Develop "Green KPIs" for monitoring environmental performance.
6. Manage port waste through circular economy and waste-to-energy models.
7. Implement ballast water and sediment management protocols in ports.
8. Assess the potential for Blue Carbon projects like mangrove restoration.
9. Optimize vessel traffic management (VTS) to minimize fuel burn.
10. Utilize Environmental Management Systems (EMS) such as ISO 14001.
11. Navigate international regulations regarding port decarbonization.
12. Engage stakeholders in sustainable port development initiatives.
13. Lead the transition to "Smart Green Ports" using IoT and Big Data.

TARGET AUDIENCE:  

Port Authorities, Environmental Managers, Port Planners, Sustainability Officers, and Maritime Policy Makers.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.