Post by InterManager

For years, the industry narrative has focused on a "seafarer shortage." But is the real challenge a lack of people, or a failure to attract, develop and retain skilled maritime professionals? In the latest Splash Maritime and Offshore News (splash247.com) Shipmanagement Report, InterManager Secretary General Capt. Kuba Szymanski, FNI argues that simply increasing recruitment numbers will not solve the problem. Instead, the industry must focus on creating sustainable careers at sea through better training, fair treatment, stronger retention strategies and clear pathways for professional development. As geopolitical pressures, sanctions and changing trade patterns continue to reshape global shipping, protecting and supporting the workforce has never been more important. "The real issue is whether we are properly training, supporting and protecting the workforce we already have to build the industry’s future." InterManager’s voice is spread throughout the Report, with comments from both Kuba and InterManager President Sebastian von Hardenberg – read it here: https://lnkd.in/erUVVX7d #shipmanagement #shipping #maritime #seafarers #crewing #crewtraining