Technological opportunities in maritime decarbonization

Date:	26. - 29.05.2026
Aim of the course:	Koolitus on mõeldud doktorantidele ja karjääri algfaasis olevatele teadlastele, kes soovivad laiendada oma teadmisi laevanduse dekarboniseerimise tehnoloogiliste võimalustega seotud tänapäevastest väljakutsetest ja lahendustest.
Target group:	The course is intended for doctoral students and young researchers in maritime studies.
Prerequisites:	Basic knowledge of maritime technolgogies and a relevant background are recommended.
Topics:	The course consists of the following main components: - Overview of the decarbonization opportunitiess - Alternative fuels and energy sources - Maritime electrification - Winter navigation challenges - Training on research funding opportunities and proposal writing - Excursions and networking activites with industry experts
Study results:	Upon successful completion of the course, participants will obtain: - An overview of the technological possiblities in maritime decarbonization - Understanding of the effect of ice going vessel requirements to decarbonization - Understanding of the possibilities and challenges in maritime electrificaiton - Ability to assess the practical effects of transformation to alternative fuels
Assessment criteria:	Edukas läbimine eeldab osalemist vähemalt 90% õppesessioonidest ning aktiivset panustamist rühmatöösse.
Learning outcomes:	Services
Course language:	in English
Volume:	lectures: 30 academic hours independent studies: 25 academic hours
Graduation document:	TalTech certificate
Lecturer:	o Ilkka Perälä o Anna Zmiievska o Maurice Jansen o Kati Lehtoranta o Ulla Tapaninen o Juhani Hyvärinen o Mia Elg o Janne Valkonen o Teemu Manderbacka o Arttu Polojärvi o Mikael Lind o Helena Orädd o Magnus Gustafsson o Markus Rautanen
Contact:	Kristel Rauk, kristel.rauk@taltech.ee
Remarks about the price:	Free course
Registration start:	16.02.2026 00:00
Registration deadline:	11.05.2026
Place:	Tekniikantie 12 (look up location on map)