Tag: young generation

Decarbonization is a major driver of transformation in the maritime sector. As the maritime industry navigates the turbulent waters of transformation, ensuring a smooth transition becomes imperative for its sustainability and efficiency.

Dr. Momoko Kitada, Professor and Head of Maritime Education & Training at the World Maritime University (WMU), emphasizes the need for a shift from quantity to quality to attract and retain the future maritime workforce. A key priority in this effort is making the maritime industry appealing to future generations considering maritime careers.

Greater attention and investment to support crews is required for seafaring to remain an attractive profession and for a resilient industry, writes Captain Pradeep Chawla, CEO of MarinePALS.

Supply chains are critical to helping the world achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, the World Economic Forum (WEF) highlights and stresses that the question should no longer be whether such organizations invest in sustainability, but rather how to ensure that workforces and upstream suppliers are prepared to drive sustainability initiatives forward.

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.

The maritime sector is evolving, creating opportunities for the younger generation to actively participate and fostering an environment that champions diversity, equality, and inclusiveness. During the last CAREER4SEA Forum, speakers of a dedicated panel discussed how the industry can meet the expectations of the young generations to attract, retain, and develop future crews.

During the SAFETY4SEA Limassol Forum, Capt. Rohit Tandon, General Manager, FML Ship Management Ltd, Cyprus, focused on the subject of crew retention strategies for the maritime industry.

Harnessing data from the 2023 global Wellness at Sea Maritime Schools Conferences, Sailors’ Society's report provides fresh insight into what motivates and worries these Gen Z seafarers and what the industry needs to do to retain and support them.

During the 2023 SAFETY4SEA Singapore Forum, Capt. Debashis Basu, Founder & Partner, Navguide Solutions LLP, focused his presentation on the younger generation of seafarers, highlighting that in today’s digital age, the maritime world is evolving faster than ever before, so adapting to change is crucial.

Daniel Smith, Founder, and James Stockbridge, Co-Founder of NeurodiversAtSea, discuss why the industry should start talking about neurodiversity and neuroinclusion, especially considering its transitions to new fuels, technologies, and greater automation and autonomy.