Worldwide shortage of seafarers and leadership

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Sailors’ Society and ITF Seafarers’ Trust are now reshaping maritime training...

More than 1,000 cadets, ratings and trainees logged on for the 2025 Africa Wellness at Sea Conference – safe, seen and supported – seafaring in a changing world. This is the fifth year that these events have been held, and they attract more than 10,000 next generation seafarers from across the globe.

Global Maritime Forum Warns Industry Risks Leadership Crisis Without...

The “Diversifying Maritime Leadership” report, based on 108 in-depth interviews with maritime leaders working both at sea and on shore, identifies three major barriers to leadership diversity: societal norms that shape perceptions of who is “fit” to lead, company cultures that unintentionally disadvantage underrepresented groups, and professional relationships that can either empower or marginalize capable leaders.

According to the report’s conclusion, “Diversifying maritime leadership is critical not only for stronger business outcomes but also for advancing social and environmental impact, improving workforce satisfaction and engagement, and building resilience in the face of a global talent shortage”.
The Global Maritime Forum developed the report in collaboration with All Aboard Alliance member companies.

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