Tag: shortage of seafarers

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. 

During the 2024 SAFETY4SEA Manila Forum, Gerardo Borromeo, Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PTC Holdings Corporation, delivered the opening keynote address, highlighting current industry trends such as the advancement of digitalization and decarbonization as maritime operations enter a new era.

In the contemporary information-driven global economy, the significance of soft skills in the recruitment process is on the rise. These skills play a pivotal role in shaping interpersonal relationships among colleagues, consequently influencing the effectiveness of their efforts.

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) is addressing the shortage of skilled labor in the maritime sector with the Smart Academy initiative, targeting nautical, technical, and electrical undergraduates from participating maritime universities.

During the SAFETY4SEA Hamburg Forum 2024, Alexander Held, Head of Commercial at TURTLE, delivered an insightful presentation which explored the transformative advantages that a digital recruitment platform can offer.

Danica Crewing Specialists has introduced a new recruitment platform to accelerate crew recruitment and address the growing shortage of seafarers.

Rather than parroting pledges on ESG, maritime employers could key into advanced thinking on recruitment and training to overcome shipping’s worsening seafarer shortage, says Yogesh Pasrija, Acting Global Head of Crewing, of leading ship manager Wallem Group