The International Maritime Organization's sub-committee on Human Element, Training, and Watchkeeping has agreed on draft interim guidelines to ensure that seafarers are properly trained to handle different types of alternative fuels and technologies safely. These guidelines, finalized during a meeting in London, will now be reviewed by the Maritime Safety Committee for approval in June. The training guidelines for seafarers will be provided in two ways: Generic Interim Guidelines, which will cover general safety principles and best practices for working with alternative fuels and new ship technologies, and Fuel/Technology-Specific Interim Guidelines, tailored to each specific fuel or technology. Specific training guidelines will also be developed for seafarers working on ships using fuels like methanol, ammonia, LPG, hydrogen, and batteries. Industry organizations are emphasizing the need for improved seafarer training as the fleet of alternative-fuelled vessels is expected to grow, with some fuels presenting risks to operations and crew safety. Reports suggest that a substantial number of seafarers will require upskilling to operate ships, particularly those using ammonia as a key fuel for decarbonizing shipping.