Transport and Logistics Bureau Holds World's First Administration-Led Training-the-Trainer Programme on Green Maritime Fuel

Transport and Logistics Bureau holds world's first administration-led training-the-trainer programme on green maritime fuel

Led by the Transport and Logistics Bureau and in collaboration with the Maritime Just Transition Task Force of the United Nations Global Compact, with the Hong Kong Shipowners Association and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University as supporting partners, the Training-the-trainer Programme: Green Maritime Fuel for Sustainable Shipping commenced today (April 8) at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The course is funded by the Maritime and Aviation Training Fund under the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board.

The Maritime Just Transition Task Force is responsible for conducting the programme. This is the world's first administration-led training-the-trainer programme on green maritime fuel, with the aim to train more personnel with basic knowledge and skills in green maritime fuel. Through these trainees, such knowledge and skills can be transferred to seafarers and shore-based staff, thereby supporting the maritime industry in operating green vessels in a safe and effective way, thus addressing the manpower needs in developing Hong Kong's maritime industry. The primary targets of the programme are maritime trainers, maritime education and training institutions, maritime regulatory bodies, ship managers, ship owners, seafarers, industry practitioners, and tertiary students studying maritime-related disciplines.

The training programme comprises two three-day courses from today to April 15 (Wednesday), and a one-day seminar on April 16 (Thursday) specifically for tertiary students studying maritime-related disciplines. The programme will be conducted in English.

Led by the Transport and Logistics Bureau and in collaboration with the Maritime Just Transition Task Force of the United Nations Global Compact, with the Hong Kong Shipowners Association and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University as supporting partners, the Training-the-trainer Programme: Green Maritime Fuel for Sustainable Shipping commenced today (April 8) at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

DSD deeply saddened by passing of contractor staff member

The Director of Drainage Services, Mr Ringo Mok, was deeply saddened by the passing of a staff member of its contractor in an accident that occurred at a construction site for upgrading works of existing sewerage system at Yen Chow Street in Sham Shui Po yesterday (May 27). He expressed his deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and requested the contractor to provide them with appropriate assistance.

At about 8.30am yesterday, the worker was injured during a lifting operation at the construction site. He was sent to Princess Margaret Hospital for treatment and was certified dead at about 11.30pm.

The Drainage Services Department (DSD) has requested the contractor to suspend the related works and conduct a safety check. The contractor was also instructed to carry out a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident. The DSD will also render full assistance to relevant departments in their investigations.

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