Tag: career at sea

Oil and gas industry offers an exciting variety of career opportunities both offshore and in technical disciplines on land. While working in this sector may be associated with intense shifts and hard working conditions, it is also known for high salaries, chances to travel the world, as well as working with cutting-edge technologies.

The European Transport Workers Federation and the European Community Shipowners’ Associations have discussed possible solutions to increase women’s participation in the shipping industry in Europe. Today, women amount for 2% of the seafaring workforce available for the EU fleet.

Although there was no family tradition in shipping, a brochure for a career as a merchant marine officer gave the green light  for Capt. Panagiotis Nikiteas, HSQE Manager / DPA / CSO, Anangel Maritime Services Inc. at the right time.

Mrs. Karin Orsel, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), MF Shipping Group notes that industry needs a different approach on issues related to Human Element, both onboard and ashore. Although she joined the shipping industry by coincidence, she would love to do it all over again; with the same steps and mistakes because learning from failure is a key to success.

Joseph Meli, Marketing and operations manager at the Mediterranean Maritime Research and Training Centre, argues that although Malta is one of the largest maritime flags in the world and the largest in Europe, the country does not have enough qualified and skilled employees to sustain the Maltese maritime sector.

Baby Boomers, Gen Z, and Gen X leverage digital tools in order to interact and engage with the world, becoming Millennial-minded! Here are seven trends that may prove if a shipping organization is ready to welcome the Millennials or not.

We stand on the brink of a technological revolution that is utterly changing the way we live, work and behave. Just imagine what was the job market like at Y2K and how it will evolve till 2050, especially in the maritime industry!

There aren’t many experienced officers looking to make a move ashore. However, 92% of shoreside workers think it’s at least quite important to have ex-seafarers in the office, whilst 35% say it’s vital, according to a recent survey by Faststream.

Seafarers today are increasingly attracted to sophisticated training, professional development, and long-term employment, according to a survey by MSC Shipmanagement, the Cyprus-based unit of the global container line Mediterranean Shipping Company.

Businesses in Scotland that contribute to the Apprenticeship Levy can now apply for a workforce development grant of up to £10,000, which the Merchant Navy Training Board says could open up opportunities for seafarers.