Environmental practices, regulations regarding air pollution, the price of marine fuels, and higher taxes increase the demand for improving energy efficiency in maritime transportation. Some published studies have shown that several measures that improve energy efficiency should be cost-efficient. Ship energy efficiency measures offer many alternatives to ship owners and operators to improve fuel economy and reduce carbon emissions. The amendments to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex VI were adopted by the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) as a new chapter (Chapter 4) in 2011. Thus, Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for new ships and Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) for all ships have been mandatory since 1 January 2013. While EEDI facilitates implementation of technical measures by using more energy efficient equipment and engines to reduce carbon emissions for new ships, SEEMP aims to improve the energy efficiency both for new and existing ships by using operational applications developed through the existing technologies in ships, raising the awareness of the crew, and providing necessary training on energy efficiency.There is a need to make shipping more energy efficient. There are several measures which are not implemented successfully due to the existence of barriers to ship energy efficiency and the lack of information of the measure and competence of crew. Efficient use of energy can only be possible by raising the awareness of the crew who has a working role to operate ships, including shore-based personnel.The project MarEd addressed the need for ship energy efficiency trainings and assessments about shipping industry and also for improving the skills of each individual involved in ship energy efficiency issues. This requirement was met by MarEd Online Training Course and MarEd Assessment Tool which were generated through MarEd Project. Due to the limitation of Mobility Tool's Annex (Section 8), all the documents for MarEd Project (activities, output results, surveys etc.) can be found under the Download link at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/s79qsptyy0c1r5z/AADPYPPI86_WX9g1ubkSzuq5a?dl=0The world of profession and education was linked by MarEd project through classifying the differences between theory and practice, and generating a tool to shape and acquire qualifications for all the staff (seafarers and shore-based personnel). A staged learning (from basic to extended knowledge) model was implemented to enlighten seafarers and staff working in different levels of command. Finally, MarEd Online Training Course and MarEd Assessment Tool were generated through MarEd Project for the departments and the staff mentioned below participated in the training.o Seafarers with different Management Levels (Captains, Chief engineers, Deck Officers, and Engine Officers), seafarers with Deck and Engine Rating Levels.o Shore Staff (Superintendents, fleet managers, energy managers and etc.)All energy efficiency gaps in the shipping industry were identified and distance learning modules were created by the Project Team to train the staff and improve the familiarity and knowledge on the following fields:• Understand existing energy efficiency drivers.• Raise consciousness of staff regarding the most effective solutions to enhance the fuel economy of ships.• Cope with having a grasp of regulations and conventions.• Make an assessment of the energy efficiency methods and technologies.• Maintain a grasp onthe progress in ship construction, design and propulsion as well as Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) calculation.• Maintain strategies on the ship’s operational efficiency optimization and measurement within the scope of Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP).• Maintain all related matters concerning real-time voyage optimization.• In addition, this project aimed at instilling a common set of required information and skills to Maritime Education and Training (MET) students. Thus, the students were able to spread the information in their countries/organizations and raise the awareness regarding the implementation of energy efficiency policies such as MARPOL Annex VI.Maritime vessels and local, national, and international shipping companies benefitted from the education provided by the MarEd online training course based on particular equipment onboard and shore company.The main objectives of project MarEd are as follows: - To define the differences between theory and practical application through a questionnaire-led requirements analysis and knowledge based on the research of previous ship energy efficiency implementations, - To create an online training course for the best effect possible and most realistic method of carrying out ship energy efficiency measures for all types of ships taking account of the navigation equipment and tools available as well as the involvements of other different stakeholders, - To plan an Assessment Tool that enables the user to have a credible certificate for the skills acquired recently.Six major and leading maritime and/or educational organizations constituted the project consortium. Most partners have many years of experience in EU projects. They are also policymakers and decision-makers, and some of them are social partners in the maritime and educational sectors.The following results were achieved at the end of the project:- In terms of Need Analysis, research training needs were identified through a questionnaire survey.- In terms of Content Development for the Platform, the content of the online training and assessment platform was designed and configured. - The online platform “www.mared.odenes.com” was created and configured. - In terms of the Testing and Improving activities, the e-learning system was developed. In order to develop this system, approval of industrial and social partners was received during local workshops. (A face-to-face local workshop was held in Glasgow led by Calmac. In addition, a local workshop led by APA was held online).A straightforward influence on seafarers was obtained by the MarEd online Training Course training which provided particular information to the user on how to carry out the ship energy efficiency measures in specific scenarios given the specific equipment on board. As a project impact, an innovative web-based platform was provided by the project for seafarers, related personnel and shipbuilding personnel to improve their skills and learn how to carry out ship energy efficiency measures in the best way in accordance with MARPOL Annex 6. This will facilitate the mutual recognition of competencies, thus enhancing worker’s qualifications and mobility. The staff will develop skills to accurately carry out towards carbon emissions measurements in general and shipping carbon emission measurements as well as to make operational changes. The effective distribution of the project will enable other EU countries to obtain similar advantages in accordance with MARPOL Annex 6. As a result, a positive impact on seaborne trade will be created within the EU. Operators involved in the provision of maritime transport services and the European maritime transport will adopt the course in a short period. Thus the seas will be efficient which are anticipated to allow competitiveness of the shipping companies.