Ocean's Renewal: Circular Economy in Marine Industries Training Course
Introduction
The traditional "take-make-dispose" linear economic model has led to significant environmental degradation in our oceans, from plastic pollution and unsustainable resource extraction to the generation of vast amounts of waste from marine industries. The concept of a Circular Economy offers a transformative alternative, advocating for the design of products and systems that eliminate waste and pollution, keep materials and products in use, and regenerate natural systems. Applying these principles to marine industries is crucial for safeguarding ocean health, fostering resource efficiency, and unlocking new economic opportunities.
This intensive training course is meticulously designed to equip participants with a comprehensive and practical understanding of how circular economy principles can be effectively implemented across various marine industries. From analyzing waste streams in shipping, fisheries, and aquaculture to exploring innovative design for durability, remanufacturing, recycling technologies, and fostering collaborative ecosystems, you will gain the expertise to drive sustainable transformation. This empowers you to develop and implement circular solutions that reduce environmental footprints, enhance resource value, and contribute to a more resilient and sustainable maritime sector.
Target Audience
- Professionals in Shipping Companies and Port Authorities.
- Fisheries and Aquaculture Industry Stakeholders.
- Marine Equipment Manufacturers and Suppliers.
- Shipbuilders and Ship Recycling Yard Managers.
- Environmental Managers and Sustainability Officers in Marine Industries.
- Government Regulators and Policy Makers for Maritime and Environment Sectors.
- Researchers and Innovators in Marine Science and Technology.
- Entrepreneurs and Investors interested in Circular Blue Economy Ventures.
Duration: 10 days
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the core principles of the Circular Economy and its relevance to marine industries.
- Grasp the environmental and economic benefits of transitioning from a linear to a circular model in maritime sectors.
- Analyze key waste streams and resource inefficiencies across shipping, fisheries, and aquaculture.
- Comprehend innovative design strategies for durability, repairability, and recyclability of marine products.
- Evaluate technologies and processes for material recovery, reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling in marine contexts.
- Develop practical skills in conducting waste audits and identifying circular economy opportunities within marine operations.
- Navigate the challenges and enablers for implementing circular economy practices in marine supply chains.
- Formulate robust strategies and pilot projects for fostering circularity in their respective marine industries.
Course Content
- Fundamentals of the Circular Economy
- Linear vs. Circular Economy : take-make-dispose vs. design out waste, keep materials in use, regenerate natural systems
- The three core principles of the Circular Economy: preserve and enhance natural capital, optimize resource yields, foster system effectiveness
- Benefits of the Circular Economy: environmental, economic, social
- Global trends and drivers for circularity
- Waste Streams and Resource Challenges in Marine Industries
- Shipping Industry Waste : end-of-life vessels, hazardous waste, operational waste (oil, plastics, sewage), atmospheric emissions
- Fisheries Waste : fish by-products, lost and abandoned fishing gear (ALDFG), plastic packaging
- Aquaculture Waste : feed waste, faecal waste, anti-fouling agents, plastic components
- Resource dependency and supply chain vulnerabilities in marine sectors
- The environmental footprint of marine industries
- Designing for Circularity in Marine Products and Assets
- Eco-design Principles : designing for durability, modularity, repairability, and upgradability
- Material selection for circularity: non-toxic, recyclable, renewable materials
- Product-as-a-Service Models : for marine equipment and components
- Designing ships and offshore structures for disassembly and high-value material recovery
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in marine product design
- Circularity in the Shipping Industry
- Ship Recycling and Dismantling : safe and environmentally sound practices, Hong Kong Convention
- Material Passports : tracking materials and components onboard vessels
- Remanufacturing and refurbishment of marine engines and equipment
- Energy efficiency and alternative fuels for closed-loop energy systems
- Waste management onboard vessels: reduce, reuse, recycle initiatives
- Circular Economy in Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Utilizing Fish By-products : transforming waste into high-value products (e.g., collagen, nutraceuticals, fertilizers)
- Combating Ghost Fishing : solutions for lost and abandoned fishing gear (collection, recycling programs)
- Sustainable feed for aquaculture: insect protein, algae, circular feed ingredients
- Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) as a circular model
- Reducing plastic packaging in seafood supply chains
- Ports as Hubs for Circularity
- Port Waste Management : reception facilities, sorting, processing of diverse waste streams
- Industrial Symbiosis in Ports : exchanging waste and by-products between port industries
- Circular infrastructure: using recycled materials in port construction, green building design
- Shore power (cold ironing) and renewable energy integration in ports
- Role of ports in facilitating reverse logistics for marine industries
- Technologies and Innovations for Marine Circularity
- Advanced Recycling Technologies : chemical recycling of plastics, composite recycling
- Additive manufacturing (3D printing) for on-demand spare parts
- Digitalization for Circularity : blockchain for traceability, AI for waste sorting and resource optimization
- Bio-based materials and biodegradable alternatives for marine applications
- Innovative solutions for oil spill clean-up and marine litter removal
- Business Models and Economic Aspects of Marine Circularity
- Circular Business Models : product-as-a-service, repair and maintenance services, sharing platforms
- Economic Benefits : cost savings from waste reduction, new revenue streams from by-products, enhanced brand reputation
- Financing circular economy initiatives in marine industries: blue finance, green bonds
- Challenges to adoption: initial investment costs, regulatory barriers, lack of awareness
- Measuring economic performance of circular solutions
- Policy, Regulation, and Collaboration for Marine Circularity
- Policy Frameworks : national circular economy strategies, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes for marine products
- International Regulations : IMO's role in promoting circularity
- Incentives and disincentives for circular practices
- Multi-stakeholder Collaboration : engaging industry, government, academia, and NGOs
- Building reverse supply chains for marine materials
- Case Studies and Future Outlook for Circular Marine Industries
- Review of Best Practices : successful examples of circularity in shipping, fisheries, aquaculture, and ports from around the world
- Lessons learned and critical success factors
- The role of consumer demand and public awareness
- Circular Economy and the Blue Economy : synergies and integration
- Future trends and opportunities for innovation in marine circularity
- Roadmap for transitioning to a circular marine economy.
CERTIFICATION
- Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate
TRAINING VENUE
- Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.
AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION
- Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request
TERMS OF PAYMENT
Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com
For More Details call: +254-114-087-180
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