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A call to action for maritime employers - Splash247

One of the most striking insights from the report is the sharp rise in job-seeking activity. 71% of ship operators plan to change jobs in the next 12 months, with the Asia-Pacific region seeing the highest levels of movement. Early-career professionals are particularly active, citing career growth and better compensation as key motivators.

For employers, this sends a clear message: retention strategies must go beyond job security and company loyalty. The best talent is open to new opportunities and often being approached. In fact, more than half of the respondents had been headhunted in the previous six months.