Improving LNG-Fueled Ship Crew Training in Asia
Overview
As a technical cooperation project between Japan and the IMO, a workshop on training methods for LNG-fueled ship crews was held for maritime educators in Asia. Twelve educators from maritime training institutions were invited, and the program included classroom instruction, simulator training, and LNG firefighting exercises. This was the third workshop since the inaugural event in 2024, contributing to improved maritime education quality in Asia.
Key points
- Held as a technical cooperation project between Japan and the IMO.
- Conducted classroom instruction, simulator training, and LNG firefighting exercises.
- Contributed to improving the quality of maritime education in Asia.
Overview
The IMO established targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping, and adoption of LNG-fueled ships, which emit less CO2 than heavy fuel oil, is advancing. Their wider adoption requires securing and training seafarers who can operate them safely.
In response, the project was implemented through technical cooperation between Japan and the IMO to strengthen maritime training capacity in Asia.
Impact
The workshop contributed to improving the quality of maritime education in Asia.
The workshop is expected to spur improvements in the quality of maritime education in Asia for crews of LNG-fueled ships.
Details
The workshop was held with support from the Nippon Foundation and the Japan Ship Technology Research Association. Participants were educators at maritime training institutions in Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Malaysia, and an instructor was invited from Australia.
Classroom instruction and simulator training took place at the Maritime College in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture, and LNG firefighting exercises were held at the Marine Disaster Prevention Center in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. During the program, participants also visited LNG-fueled and hydrogen-fueled ships.