Tag: shortage of seafarers

The first of nine guidelines introduced in March by the Global Maritime Forum’s (GMF) All Aboard Alliance emphasizes the importance of fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative working environment onboard vessels.

The maritime industry, which is essential for the smooth flow of global trade, is facing a significant challenge in securing a stable, skilled workforce. The shortage of seafarers has reached crisis levels, with projections indicating a shortfall of 90,000 seafarers by 2026.

South Korea has set path to establish a public-private training center aimed at educating 1,000 professionals annually.

On March 26th, the Global Maritime Forum announced the publication of the '9 Sustainable Crewing Guidelines' by the All Aboard Alliance, aimed at improving working conditions at sea and addressing the projected 90,000-seafarer shortfall by 2026.

Nautilus International has urged for barriers to be fixed regarding diversity and inclusion in the maritime industry during the ESS.

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement’s (BSM) announced the opening of a new Maritime Training Centre (MTC) in Ghana.

A fresh initiative, led by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), called the ''NextWave Seafarers Project'', seeks to tackle the global shortage of seafarers while opening up career opportunities for aspiring maritime professionals from developing nations.

UK's Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) has launched a year-long Careers at Sea National Awareness Campaign to raise awareness of the shipping industry and the endless career opportunities available.

Exchanging ideas and resources to foster better collaboration among stakeholders is crucial for the widespread implementation of crew welfare initiatives and the general improvement of various aspects of the maritime industry, experts agreed during a panel discussion at the 2024 Crew Welfare Week.

The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) has issued a strong call towards the EU to push for policy shifts to address the ongoing crises in the transport sector.