The Ajoke Ayisat Afolabi Foundation, part of the SIFAX Group, has trained over 90 students in Agege, Lagos, focusing on technology skills like computer literacy and AI. This initiative, in partnership with the World Bank, aims to address youth unemployment and enhance educational opportunities, fostering community development in Nigeria.
In February, the Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy inaugurated the world’s first operational LNG/ammonia bunkering station skid in Karjat, Mumbai. This initiative aims to equip seafarers with essential skills for handling alternative fuels. The academy offers specialized training courses on methanol and bunkering practices, supporting the maritime industry’s shift toward sustainable operations.
On June 20, 2025, the Port of Aberdeen unveiled Scotland’s largest maritime decarbonisation initiative with a new shore power system. This project allows ships to use clean energy while docked, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality. It aims to position Aberdeen as the UK’s first net zero port by 2040.
