As marine ecosystems face increasing degradation, marine-dependent industries are stepping up their efforts to address environmental challenges.
The Green Sail organization launched an online course Sustainability for skippers and crew managers! This course is designed to equip nautical professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to incorporate sustainable practices into their daily lives operations.
The course was presented for the first time as part of the Biograd Boat Show, during the panel “Safety at sea – Review of the 2024 nautical season and future challenges” organized by Adria Libar College.
As global attention to environmental responsibility continues to grow, the charter industry is also moving towards greener solutions. The Green Sail course responds to this urgent need by offering training in sustainable sailing, waste management, fuel efficiency and marine ecosystem protection. The course offers real-world solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of vessels while promoting ethical practices that protect the seas.
With this training, skippers and crew managers will not only learn about ways to protect the seas, but will also help companies align with the growing consumer demands for responsible tourism. According to the 2021 report. 75% of world travelers believe that sustainable travel is key and there is pressure for the nautical industry to follow suit.
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Focusing on the practical solutions, this course is a key tool for reversing degradation and ensuring the long-term health of our seas. Course participants will not only learn how to minimize their impact on the environment, but also gain an understanding of how to integrate sustainability into daily operations and encourage co-workers and clients to do the same.
The Green Sail organization has joined forces with Adria Libar Maritime College to jointly promote the education of skippers and crew.
This collaboration underscores the commitment to fostering environmental stewardship in the maritime sector. The teams of the Green Sail organization and Adria Libar Maritime University are convinced that by educating experts from the nautical industry, the course will contribute to permanent, positive changes in the industry.
By attending the Sustainability for Skippers and Crew Leaders course, professionals will be able to take their operations — and the industry — to a new level of environmental awareness.
To know more about this course visit Green Sail i Adria Libar pages.
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