Maritime trainers boost LNG-fuelled ship safety skills in Japan
Maritime trainers from Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Viet Nam completed a subregional train-the-trainer workshop held in Japan (22-30 October) so they can upskill seafarers who work on ships using Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as fuel. The initiative is part of IMO’s ongoing efforts to ensure that seafarers are adequately trained to safely and effectively ...
A subregional train-the-trainer workshop held in Japan (22-30 October) equipped maritime trainers from Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Viet Nam with skills to enhance the training of seafarers operating Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) fuelled ships. This initiative, part of IMO's ongoing efforts to ensure proper training of seafarers in alternative fuels, aligns with the STCW Convention requirements for safe ship operation.
The workshop involved classroom lectures, LNG bunkering simulator training, and emergency response exercises at various locations, including the Marine Technical College and the Maritime Disaster Prevention Centre (MDPC). Participants engaged in discussions on national experiences, challenges, and priorities in implementing STCW training requirements.
They also visited an LNG-fuelled ferry to observe shipboard equipment and a hydrogen-powered tugboat to gain insights into emerging fuel technologies. The workshop, led by IMO and Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) under the Integrated Technical Cooperation Programme (ITCP), marks the beginning of a project to strengthen regional capacity in training seafarers for LNG fuelled ships.
Supported by the Nippon Foundation, JSTRA, and JMETS, the project aims to build on the experience gained and explore future capacity-building activities covering other alternative fuels and maritime technologies.
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