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BLUE PORTS | D2.5 Identification of present and future skills needs 107Greece %uf0a7 Blue and green related professional profiles currently requested in the port sector:Table 18. Blue and green related professional profiles currently requested in the port sector in GreeceJob / Professional profile BLUE PORTS Area(s) Description of the role / job (tasks and responsibilities) Skills and competences required Port initiatives in terms of Green Transition that affect the job / position Sustainability expertEnvironmental sustainability Develop/implement sustainability initiatives; advise on sustainable practices; monitor/report progress etc.Read and understand Environmental regulations; report sustainability metrics; activate stakeholder engagement etc.Renewable energy adoption; waste reduction program; green transportation initiatives; climate change adaptation/mitigation etc.Port Pilot Digitalization/ automationNavigating vessels safely and efficiently within the portReduction of berthing time and energy consumption; reduction of ship speed and environmental benefits Digital navigation in portsHazardous materials managerCircular economyEnsure safe handling/storage/transport; develop emergency protocols; ensure regulatory compliance etc.Read hazardous materials regulations; recognize labelling; apply emergency response protocols; risk assessment and management etc.Strict global and EU regulations%uf0a7 Professional profiles in the Blue Economy and Green Transition domain most difficult to cover nowadays:Table 19. Blue and green professional profiles most difficult to cover in GreeceJob / Professional profile BLUE PORTS Area(s) Description of the role / job (tasks and responsibilities) Skills and competences required Port initiatives in terms of Green Transition that affect the job / position Engineering technicianEnergy transition, alternative fuelsTechnical support; maintenance of equipmentKnowledge of new generation port machinery, vehicles, etc., electric or with alternative fuels including hydrogenNew equipment in ports, electrification, rapid changes; High demand for such professions, not enough qualified professionalsOnshore Power Supply (OPS) TechnicianEnergy transition Maintain OPS infrastructure, troubleshootingDigital skills; methods and techniques of O&M of networks, grids and OPS adoption for emission reduction, infrastructure upgrades