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Minor

Sustainable use of Oceans and Seas

Starts in
September
Ec
30 ECTS
Location
Terschelling

The need for sustainability is one of the maritime sector's biggest challenges. Sustainability is essential in light of climate change and to limit the impact on the environment. New EU and IMO regulations impose increasingly strict rules on shipping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and underwater noise. These requirements pose complex questions for shipping companies. How can they become more sustainable while remaining competitive? Innovative solutions in alternative fuels, (auxiliary) wind propulsion, capturing harmful substances, bubble curtains, and new propellers can help address these challenges. In this minor, you will learn about the meaning of sustainable development, new regulations on sustainability, the technical and navigational challenges involved, and engage in practical research on potential solutions.

Minor content

The minor begins with a week of Summer School, immersing you in sustainability. You'll work on a practical case on Terschelling, attend guest lectures from industry experts representing regulators, shipping companies, and environmental organizations, and participate in workshops led by maritime innovators. During this week, you'll also choose the practical assignment you'll be researching in the coming weeks. In the minor, you'll work on your assignment in small multidisciplinary groups under the guidance of instructors. Together, you'll design a solution for a practical problem. Additionally, you'll take supporting courses related to the sustainability theme.

 

Structure of the minor

  • Summer School
  • Project Management and Thesis
  • Sustainable Development
  • Wind-Assisted Sailing
  • Future Fuels or Future Fuels Technical
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • CO2 Footprint Ship
  • Underwater Noise

Supplement to 30 EC with a choice from (parts of):

  • Subsea and Offshore Operations
  • Maritime Economics
  • Basic Computer Networks
  • DP Technical

Study features

Starts in
September
Location
Terschelling
Language
English and Dutch
European credits
30 ECTS
Minor type
For specific bachelor programmes & Incoming Exchange

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