The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) presented a new training framework for seafarers on methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen fuels at the International Chemical and Product Tanker Conference 2025 in London. The proposal, updated by ICS principal employment affairs adviser Arvind Natrajan, aims to prepare seafarers for the operational challenges of ships using alternative fuels. The phased approach outlined at the conference is based on the existing International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or Other Low-flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code) training structure. Mr. Natrajan emphasized integrating alternative fuels training into established conventions and making it mandatory eventually. The strategy includes an interim period until 2027, followed by a transitional phase and consolidation into unified training requirements to streamline certification processes. Companies will play a key role in providing ship-specific familiarisation to crew members. The goal is to ensure efficient upskilling for the industry's 1.9 million seafarers as shipping transitions towards alternative fuels. The ICS's positive sentiment towards the training model reflects a proactive approach to address the challenges of adopting alternative fuels while maintaining safety standards and workforce mobility.