Open lecture at Aleksander Moisiu Unviersity, focusing on maritime practices for minimizing CO₂ emissions

Maritime transport keeps the world moving, carrying more than 90% of global trade. While its share of global CO₂ emissions is relatively small around 3% the sector still faces a crucial responsibility: decarbonizing for the future. 🎯 With the ambitious target set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to reach Zero Carbon shipping by 2050, the industry is actively exploring cleaner fuels and new technologies that can significantly reduce or eliminate emissions. ⚙️ At the same time, there is a powerful solution available right now: improving energy efficiency on board ships. Tools such as EEDI, EEXI, and CII help operators better understand, monitor, and reduce their environmental footprint. 🚀 One of the most impactful factors is ship speed. Even a small increase in speed can lead to a much higher fuel consumption and higher CO₂ emissions. That’s why finding the right balance between speed, fuel use, emissions, and operating costs is a daily challenge for modern shipping. 📚 These were the key ideas we explored today during an open lecture with students from all three years of the Navigation and Maritime Management program. Through discussion and reflection, we highlighted how education and awareness play a vital role in building a more sustainable and responsible future for maritime transport.