15-03-2023
Last Friday, March 10th, the Open Lesson, organized by the NOVA School of Science and Technology | FCT NOVA, within the scope of the M4ML Project, took place. The topic was "Green Shipping Corridors and Sustainable Maritime Supply Chains." Several speakers, experts in the areas of Maritime Logistics, Energy Efficiency, and Operations Management in Maritime Transportation and Ports, were present.
Dr. Augusto Carreira, Researcher in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at FCT NOVA, began with a brief introduction to Maritime Transportation and Logistics, explaining some key concepts essential for a better understanding of this field.
Mohammud Hanif Dewan, Maritime Education and Training (MET) Professional and PhD Researcher at FCT NOVA in the area of Energy-Efficient Operations in Maritime Transportation, addressed the challenges of implementing operational energy efficiency measures onboard ships.
Stein Ove Erickstad, Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), one of the main partners in this M4ML Project, spoke about fleet design and operation for low- and zero-emission transportation.
José Modas Daniel, Naval Machinist Engineer, specialist in Strategic Management, Risk Management, Occupational Safety, ISPS Code, Maintenance Management, and also a Consultant, Trainer, and Auditor, representing another of the main partners in this project, QUALISEG, spoke about the role of port facilities and vessels in the safety of international maritime transport (ISPS Code).
Finally, Master António Dionísio Varela, Professor of Maritime Safety at the Autonomous University, addressed International Shipping Regulations, a topic of great importance for all those who work or intend to work in this field.
Also present at this Open Lesson were the students selected for internships at Norwegian companies, funded by the M4ML Project. They took the opportunity to acquire some valuable input for their excellent performance in the roles they will be assigned to at the companies in question.
We would like to remind you that M4ML is a project promoted by EEA Grants* and the DGPM – Directorate General for Maritime Policy, in partnership with FCT NOVA, NTNU, and Qualiseg, and sponsored by the Portuguese Naval School. The project aims to promote and support bilateral exchanges between Portugal and Norway for students/interns, professors, teachers, and researchers, within the scope of training in Logistics, Engineering, and Maritime Management.
* About EEA Grants
Through the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA), Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway are partners in the internal market with the Member States of the European Union. To promote a continued and balanced strengthening of economic and trade relations, the parties to the EEA Agreement have established a multiannual Financial Mechanism known as the EEA Grants. The EEA Grants aim to reduce social and economic disparities in Europe and strengthen bilateral relations between these three countries and the beneficiary countries.
