The transition of the maritime transport sector towards zero-emission fuels can create up to four million jobs in the energy supply chain by 2050. This is highlighted by a study by the Getting to Zero Coalition, the Global Maritime Forum platform to support a commercially viable for the decarbonisation of shipping, which specifies, by way of reference, that the current industry The shipping industry employs around two million seafarers.

The study, carried out in collaboration with the Arup engineering consultancy, recalls that previous analyses have The investment required is estimated at about two trillion dollars to decarbonise maritime transport, but did not take into account the positive impact of these investments, including the job creation in the energy sector. The study presented today by the Getting to Zero Coalition explains that there is a strong connection between the decarbonisation of shipping and the stimulus to the creation of new jobs, with the majority of the that are likely to be tied to capacity expansion renewable energy production. The analysis specifies that the Much of the creation of these jobs is likely to be will happen over the next decade due to the Very large capital investments in infrastructure are planned in the period.

According to the study, the creation of these jobs It will help many nations move away from fossil fuels while providing opportunities for workers affected by the phasing out energy-intensive industries carbon. In addition, the analysis states that supporting the development of new skills will also help countries develop the capacity needed to stimulate domestic production of renewable energy and hydrogen, and this could support decarbonisation in other sectors and help countries to develop national hydrogen economies and, ultimately, analysis, contribute to greater localization of specific supply chains such as steel, cement and energy.

The study also points out that, in addition to providing a potential alternative for those at risk of losing their current job, the creation of these jobs in the energy sector renewables are also likely to create better conditions for workers who access it, given that, as noted above, by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), jobs in this sector are generally more skilled, better paid, more diversified in terms of and higher quality than those in the fossil fuels.