The Faculty of Maritime Studies (FMS), Maldives National University (MNU) participated in the Workshop on Industry-Education Integration for Shipping Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Reduction, held in Shanghai, China, from 18 to 22 October 2026.
The workshop was jointly organized by the Shanghai Office of the International Maritime Lecturers Association (IMLA), Shanghai Maritime University (SMU), and the International Joint Laboratory for Green and Low Carbon Technologies in Shipping.
The programme provided valuable insights into global efforts supporting the maritime sector’s transition towards the International Maritime Organization (IMO) net-zero greenhouse gas emissions targets and broader climate action initiatives. It also highlighted the importance of collaboration between academia and industry in advancing sustainable maritime development.
Participants delivered presentations on a range of topics, including:
- Integrating Innovation into the BS Program
- People, Ships and Ports: Closing the Gaps for a Sustainable Future
- From Shipboard Learning to Sustainable Maritime Talent Development: The Evolution of the Ocean-Going Experience Programme (OGEP) through Industry-Education Integration
- From Green Ships to Green Skills
- Industry-Education Integration for Maritime Decarbonization
- Co-Creating Safe Maritime Decarbonisation in Malaysia through Collaborative Research
- IMO GHG Policy and Its Implications for Ship Operations: Perspectives from the UCL Energy Institute, United Kingdom
- Beyond Green Technologies: Integrating Maritime Education, Industry and Human Capital for Decarbonization, presented by Istanbul Technical University
- Evaluating GHG Reduction Frameworks and Low-Carbon Solutions, presented by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
FMS delivered a presentation titled “The Comprehensive Review of the STCW Convention and Code: Implications for the Future of Maritime Education and Training in Small Island Developing States.” The presentation highlighted the opportunities and challenges facing maritime education and training institutions as they adapt to emerging regulatory requirements, technological advancements, and the evolving needs of the global maritime industry.
During the visit, participants also attended the North Bund Forum in Shanghai. The forum featured keynote addresses from distinguished representatives of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Liberian Maritime Authority, Shanghai Maritime University (SMU), Global Maritime Forum, China Ports and Harbours Association, COSCO SHIPPING Development Co., Ltd., C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, China Shipowners’ Association, Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration (MSA), Malta Maritime Forum, and RINA.
Participation in both the workshop and the North Bund Forum provided valuable opportunities for knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration, further strengthening FMS’s commitment to supporting sustainable and innovative developments in maritime education and the global shipping industry.
