Blue Economy
Evolution and tech change
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XIX century
Maritime Transport and International Trade
Maritime transport has been present in maritime cultures to disseminate knowledge, primarily focusing on three fields: military, geographic exploration, and commercial activity.
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Maritime Transport via Vessels
Professionals in the Naval Industry
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XIX century
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Maritime Transport via Vessels
Navigation has been the primary means of transportation and communication link connecting coastal cities, countries, and continents. Consequently, shipbuilding and navigation techniques have been a source of technological change.
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Professionals in the Naval Industry
The economy linked to seas and oceans has been crucial for human development. Occupations associated with the management of international trade have emerged, requiring skills in the use of mercantile, legal, and financial instruments specific to maritime transport. Additionally, jobs have been created in the naval industry, involving professionals in ship construction at shipyards and in the management of supplies for their maintenance.
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1950
Goods Transport through the Use of Containers
The use of containers allows the movement of goods from the exporter’s domicile to the importer. As container stowage technology advances, the volume of transported goods increases.
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Goods Containers
Occupations in Logistic Activities
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1950
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Goods Containers
he emergence of containers alters the history of international maritime traffic. Their use simplifies and optimizes transportation of goods through multiple associated logistical activities.
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Occupations in Logistic Activities
Maritime transport is associated with a logistics chain involving various professionals linked to operating companies dedicated to the loading and unloading of ships, shipping companies represented by consignment entities before port authorities, as well as profiles related to transit companies acting as intermediaries throughout the logistical process of cargo transport.
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1975
Barcelona Convention to Protect the Mediterranean Sea
The increasing global weight of maritime transport and port activities highlights the contamination of the marine environment, emphasizing the importance of developing international frameworks to address the issue.
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Barcelona Convention
Scientific Occupations for Protecting Seas and Oceans
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1975
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Barcelona Convention
A tool for the protection of the Mediterranean Sea and the prevention of waste dumping. Sixteen countries adopted the initial agreement for the protection and development of the Mediterranean, following the recommendations of the United Nations for the Environment.
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Scientific Occupations for Protecting Seas and Oceans
International frameworks for safeguarding marine ecosystems introduce the obligation to ensure the good environmental condition of marine waters, leading to the creation of new jobs. Scientists and technologists are essential in establishing strategies and actions that promote biodiversity conservation and preserve the dynamics of clean, healthy, and productive seas and oceans, with sustainable use.
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1990
Consolidation of Recreational Boating
Port activities diversify and consolidate subsectors such as recreational boating, comprising various leisure vessels that require repair&refit services.
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Repair&refit of Yachts
«Marinized» Professions
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1990
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Repair&refit of Yachts
The economic activity of repair&refit of yachts signifies an international positioning of Barcelona as a destination for yachts due to the presence of centers for the repair, enhancement, and maintenance of large recreational vessels.
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«Marinized» Professions
Companies engaged in the repair, improvement, and maintenance of yachts create jobs that sustainably increase. In many cases, they «marinized» traditional professions in fields like electrical installations, carpentry, or painting, allowing these professionals to apply their expertise in this context. Additionally, there are professionals dedicated to providing mooring services and supplies.
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2012
Use of the concept «Blue Economy»
Introducing the concept accelerates development and institutional attention significantly. There is a recognized need for an integrated approach to the activities operating in the marine environment.
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Blue Economy Policy
The broad range of blue occupations
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2012
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Blue Economy Policy
The concept gains strength in the international political sphere, at the Conference on Sustainable Development organized by the United Nations. Simultaneously, the European Commission, in its Integrated Maritime Policy, places the «Blue Economy» concept on the agenda.
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The broad range of blue occupations
The Blue Economy helps visibility and empowerment of occupations across a wide range of activities in the maritime and port sector. Some are traditional, such as fishing, while others are emerging, like obtaining renewable energies or desalination. Under this new concept, there are profiles that shape the present and future of the sector, from offshore work to port services, including ocean cleaning or boat improvement.
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2018
Sustainable, Global, and Local Blue Economy
Local governments are beginning to advocate for defining global strategies in the Blue Economy as public policies to promote entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainability, and employment.
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BlueTech
Occupations Committed to Sustainability
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2018
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BlueTech
The global and local momentum in the sector aligns with the 2030 Agenda, SDG 14 «Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources», which is consistent with the advancement of BlueTech (technologies linked to maritime sustainability).
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Occupations Committed to Sustainability
With the aim of developing technological solutions to manage and preserve marine resources, there are environmental engineering professionals contributing desalination systems, marine scientists assessing aquatic ecosystems with sensors, specialists in renewable marine energy harnessing the power of waves, and profiles developing intelligent water management systems.
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2020 – Future
The Ports of Fourth Generation – 4GP
The distinguishing feature of 4GP ports lies in the communication networks connecting different port areas, allowing collaboration with other international ports to diversify their activities.
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Networked Ports
Application of ICT in Logistics
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2020 – Future
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Networked Ports
These ports are integrated into international logistics chains and offer services with other operators working in geographically nearby ports. Logistic platforms such as intermodal terminals or dry ports with railway connections are utilized.
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Application of ICT in Logistics
Occupations in 4GP ports focus on the design, construction, and modernization of port infrastructures, which are enhanced through the application of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Here, you find automation and robotics systems for logistical efficiency, profiles implementing technological systems for cargo tracking, others dedicated to access management and cybersecurity, as well as data analysts.