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BLUE PORTS | D2.5 Identification of present and future skills needs 50COMPETENCES AND SKILLS TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE BLUEPORTS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION SCHEMETo address the green skills gaps identified in the ports sector, a comprehensive training program that leads to a person%u2019s certification should focus on a range of competencies and skills that are crucial for supporting sustainable growth. These competencies and skills should be tailored to both managerial and technical roles and reflect the evolving needs of the Green Transition in port operations. A detailed breakdown of the thematic areas and sub-areas to consider for developing these key competencies and skills is the following:Climate change Mitigation AdaptationEnergy transition Renewable energy Energy efficiency Electrification (OPS, machinery, vehicles, etc.) Energy storageAlternative fuels Biofuels Hydrogen Ammonia MethanolCircular Economy End-of-life Waste valorisation Zero WasteEnvironmental protection Environmental pollution: Environmental pollution (noise and air and water quality standards/protocols, monitoring,%u2026) Environmental safety (contingency and mitigation plans and strategies against accidents,%u2026) Carbon footprint (methodologies measurement, reduction and compensation, carbon credits) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)Digitalization / Automation for Green Transition Energy management systems Artificial Intelligence (AI) for energy optimization