Eight students completed first LeaderSHIP training course “Marine Technology and Offshore Energy“ in the Basque Country

This pilot course offered specialized training in marine engineering, offshore energy
technologies, navigation, safety, and emerging green propulsion systems. It was
structured as microcredentials and universitylevel continuing education, delivered in
blended format and aligned with EQF level 4.

The program aims to:

• Provide complete training in basic ship engineering, including P&ID,
  simulator-supported operation, and maintenance of onboard systems.
• Offer advanced knowledge of emerging technologies, such as hydrogen
  propulsion, green H₂ generation, and offshore refueling systems.
• Build a solid foundation in international maritime regulations.
• Reinforce competencies in risk management, emergency procedures, and
  safety at sea.
• Develop practical skills in CFD analysis and experimental validation using wave
  tanks for ships and offshore platforms.

Students followed seven modules, taught at the University of the Basque Country
from 20 October – 12 December 2025:

• Operation & Maintenance (60 h)
• Regulations, Ship Types & Ports (23 h)
• Navigation & Autonomous Vessels (8 h)
• Oceanography & Safety (15 h)
• CFD for Floating Bodies (14 h)
• Fluid Power in Maritime Sector (15 h)
• Hydrogen (14 h)

What Participants Say

Graduates of the first edition generally experienced:

• High satisfaction with course relevance (90%+ positive ratings)
• Strong handson and applied learning through real maritime technologies
• Valuable interactions with companies and research centers
• Improved career perspectives in the growing offshore sector
• A sense of participating in a strategic, forward-looking program in Euskadi’s
  blue-economy transformation