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BLUE PORTS | D2.5 Identification of present and future skills needs 46Future Skill Demands by 2030 By 2030, the port sector in all countries will require enhanced skills in Renewable Energy, ZeroEmission Technologies, Circular Economy Practices, Digitalization, and Automation. Specialized training in these areas will be crucial to ensure sustainability and competitiveness in future port operations.Across all countries, specialized roles in environmental Compliance, Renewable Energy Management, Energy Storage, and Circular Economy Strategies are in high demand but are challenging to fill due to rapid technological advancements and the complex knowledge required.Country-Specific Skill Shortages %u2022 Georgia: There is a growing demand for Environmental Compliance Officers, Renewable Energy Managers, and Waste Management Coordinators. Circular economy Specialists and Renewable Energy System Engineers face skill shortages due to their highly specialized nature.%u2022 Greece: The port sector requires Sustainability Experts, Carbon Footprint and Environmental Data Analysts, Zero emissions port planners, Environmental Compliance Officers, and Engineering Technicians with a focus on renewable energy and alternative fuel storage. Positions in onshore power supply (OPS), energy storage, and hybrid system engineering are particularly hard to fill.%u2022 Italy: Strategic planning and sustainability roles are crucial, with significant demand for Digital Logistics Experts, Marketing Officers for Sustainability, and Port Operations Specialists. Filling automation and hazardous materials handling roles remains a challenge.%u2022 Spain: There is a need for Environmental and Energy Engineers, particularly in energy efficiency, environmental legislation, and automation systems. Energy Transition Specialists and Renewable Energy Engineers are in high demand but difficult to recruit due to the advanced technical expertise required.Cross-Disciplinary Skills for the Green Transition The rise of smart port technologies, Automation, Renewable Energy Systems, and Energy Storage has created a demand for cross-disciplinary skills that blend IT, engineering, and sustainability expertise. This trend highlights the importance of Tech-Savvy Professionals who can navigate the complexities of Green Transition technologies while addressing environmental sustainability.Positions related to Alternative Fuels like %u201cHydrogen%u201d and %u201cAmmonia%u201d require niche expertise, particularly in safety protocols and hazardous materials handling, which are difficult to find across all countries. Sustainability Experts and Environmental Compliance Officers, who