The Maritime Just Transition Task Force has released a report calling for improved seafarer training to ensure the safe decarbonisation of shipping. The report, produced in collaboration with Lloyd’s Register’s Maritime Decarbonisation Hub and the United Nations Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Coalition, highlights the need for a comprehensive overhaul of seafarer training as the industry transitions to zero and near zero greenhouse gas emission fuels. The report summarizes outcomes from consultations with over 100 stakeholders during workshops that focused on using ammonia, methanol, and hydrogen as marine fuels. It emphasizes the unique challenges and hazards presented by these fuels and the importance of specialized knowledge and safety measures. The project aims to develop competency standards and a training framework to equip seafarers with the necessary skills for handling these alternative fuels safely. Specific safety risks associated with each fuel were identified, such as toxicity for ammonia, flammability for methanol, and flame detection for hydrogen, highlighting the need for new training and competency levels. The project, co-funded by the IMO and Lloyd’s Register Foundation, will provide detailed competency standards and a training framework to aid in upskilling and reskilling seafarers. The roll-out of the training material is scheduled for May 2025, led by the World Maritime University. This initiative underscores the critical role of seafarers in the maritime industry's shift towards sustainable technologies and alternative fuels.