MarineCraft Journal | Workforce & Operations Shipyards don’t run on machines alone. They run on people. When manpower planning breaks down, schedules slip, costs escalate, and quality suffers. End-to-end manpower supply is the framework that keeps the entire workforce lifecycle aligned from first hire to final delivery. By MarineCraft Journal · May 2026 · 10 […]
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Shipping Industry Faces Skilled Seafarer Shortage Despite Salary Increases
MarineCraft Journal | Maritime Operations Nearly 90% of shipping companies raised crew salaries in 2024, and retention rates improved as a result. Yet one in three crew managers still struggles to recruit skilled seafarers, pointing to a structural mismatch between the supply of qualified candidates and the increasingly complex demands of modern vessel operations. By […]
