Naslov
Seafarer Market – Challenges for the Future

Autori
Lušić, Zvonimir ; Bakota, Mario ; Čorić, Mirko ; Skoko, Ivica

Izvornik
Transactions on Maritime Science – ToMS (1848-3305) 8 (2019), 1; 62-74

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Seafarers ; Vessels ; Ship officers ; Education and training ; Autonomous ships

Sažetak
In today’s seafarer market, one of the key problems is the lack of seafarers, especially experienced officers. Although the global supply of officers is increasing steadily, the demand is still higher than the supply. An additional problem is that an increased demand may lead to a decreased quality of education. Ships and shipping technology in general have become more advanced and require well educated and trained personnel. In addition, over the next several decades it is expected that partially or fully autonomous vessels will be in commercial use, and this will require significant changes in the education and training of crew members. So, regarding the education of seafarers, the main future challenges include the ways of ensuring sufficient supply of seafarers, especially well-trained officers, and adapting the education systems for the upcoming introduction of autonomous ships. This paper analyzes the present situation of the seafarers and shipping market, and provides forecast for the near future. Also, the main challenges in the education and training of seafarers will refer to observing the recommendations for improvement and adaptation to future demands.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Tehnologija prometa i transport

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