ЕКОЛОГІЧНА КОМПЕТЕНТНІСТЬ СУДНОВОДІЇВ В УМОВАХ СТАЛОГО РОЗВИТКУ

Abstract

Relevance: Under current conditions, the problem of ship navigation gains particular relevance – the formation of ecological competence of ship operators in the context of sustainable development, the study of important aspects of the interaction of vessels and the surrounding environment, particularly their impact on water resources, water pollution, emissions of harmful substances, and other ecological aspects. Objective: To determine the role of ecological competence of ship operators in the context of sustainable development. Methods: Theoretical methods: analysis, synthesis, generalization of scientific works on the issue of ecological competence of future professionals in the field of ship navigation and official documents – to define the theoretical and methodological bases of the phenomenon; study and generalization of the existing problem status with the aim of choosing pedagogical tools – for the development of ecological competence of ship operators; comparison – to identify various approaches to solving the researched problem; modeling – to justify the structural elements of the model for the development of ecological competence of ship operators. Results: Key characteristics of ecological competence and its components have been identified; ecological competence of ship operators is considered as a complex integrative characteristic of the personality, reflecting motives of ecological activity, possession of ecological knowledge and natural science bases, practical skills and abilities regarding environmental protection; the necessity of forming ecological competence in ship operators during their professional training has been substantiated, as it directly affects the conservation of the marine water state, protecting them from pollution. It is noted that under current conditions, when sustainable development has become one of the priority directions of global policy, the ecological competence of ship operators is a key factor in ensuring safe navigation, and ecological education in the maritime sector is an important tool for forming this competence in ship operators. Conclusions: Education acts as a catalyst for the development of sustainable thinking and practices in the maritime sector, promoting ecological safety and sustainable development in this strategically important industry; as the maritime sector continues to develop, the results of the conducted research emphasize the important role of education in preparing future ship operators to navigate the ecological complexities of the global maritime industry and to contribute to sustainable development and effective communication.