Lansarea proiectului și conferința părților interesate
În calitate de coordonator al proiectului GREENPORT Alliances, Universitatea Piri Reis a găzduit cei nouă parteneri de proiect din șapte țări în perioada 28-29 februarie 2024. Reuniunea de lansare, care a avut loc în prima zi a celor două zile, a acoperit întâlnirea întregului consorțiu și a discutat planul de lucru și calea de urmat pentru durata proiectului.
Conferința părților interesate a marcat prima etapă a proiectului și a fost martora implicării principalelor părți interesate din industria maritimă și instituțiile de învățământ deopotrivă.
În timpul conferinței, fiecare partener de proiect și-a prezentat rolurile și responsabilitățile în cadrul proiectului, precum și angajamentele care vor fi luate pe parcursul celor 36 de luni ale proiectului.
Reprezentanți ai sectorului maritim turc, precum Sanmar Shipyards, Asociația Constructorilor de Nave Turci (GISBIR), Yanmar Holding, Sakura Marine,
Kilyos Shipping, Kamer Marine, GDS Engineering, CSS Turkey, NAVTEK, Portul Gübretaș, Portul GISAȘ și Asociația piloților turci au participat activ la conferință.
În cadrul prezentărilor susținute de reprezentanții Turkon Line și GISAȘ au fost împărtășite informații privind strategiile inovatoare de reducere a emisiilor de carbon în cadrul sectorului.
Project Update: Diving Deeper into Sustainable Shipping
Activities outlined in “Task 3.2 – Scientific Analysis” commenced in November 2024 (M10). These activities will span a total period of six months, concluding in April 2025. This task plays a pivotal role within the project as it focuses on developing alternative analyses and identifying case studies to demonstrate how the application of different operational methodologies can significantly impact harmful gas emissions. The planned activities are divided into three main phases, each characterized by specific objectives and a targeted operational approach.
The first phase, referred to as desk analysis, will take place between November 2024 and January 2025. This phase will involve the preliminary collection of relevant data and the structuring of case studies. Based on the review of available documents and sources, it represents the starting point for developing alternative operational scenarios. Subsequently, during the second phase, from February to mid-March 2025, the development of case studies will proceed. This activity will incorporate innovative analytical approaches, including targeted interviews with industry experts, to delve deeper into the identified methodologies. Finally, the third phase, from mid-March to April 2025,
will focus on integrating lessons learned. The goal will be to translate the outcomes from the previous phases into practical and concrete recommendations for designing specific training curricula.
The activities of Task 3.2 build upon the results of “Task 3.1 Cross-sectoral identification of best practices”, which identified 13 practices classified into three main clusters. Cluster 1, focused on emission reduction, addresses strategic aspects related to environmental sustainability. Cluster 2 emphasizes operational efficiency improvements, prioritizing technical and managerial aspects. Cluster 3 centers on engagement and professional development, highlighting educational and training dimensions.
These practices were selected through an in-depth analysis of scientific articles, institutional documents, and questionnaires, involving partners and industry operators such as pilots and tugboats. Specifically, the questionnaire survey generated 35 useful responses, which led to the addition of 4 new practices to the initial list, while retaining the original cluster classification.
An additional phase of work resulted in the ranking of 12 Best Practices, evaluated using 10 distinct parameters divided across five perspectives: environmental, economic, social, technical, and institutional. This multidimensional evaluation provided a solid foundation for designing training curricula, which will be further enriched by the outcomes of Task 3.2.
Task 3.2 represents a crucial milestone in the overall project trajectory, as it lays the groundwork for the subsequent Task 3.3, which will culminate in the preparation of an internal document containing targeted recommendations for training development. The integrated approach adopted in Work Package 3 stands out for its ability to ensure a systemic and multidimensional vision, actively involving experts and stakeholders. This method optimizes project outcomes and promotes an operational model oriented toward the sustainability of port operations.