The trading world merchant fleet had a capacity of 74,505 ships across 11 main segments covered by the BIMCO ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2021, at the start of 2021. The expected demand for seafarers in the future is impacted by the forecasted growth in the world fleet. As we approach 25 June, The International Day of the Seafarer, these essential workers deserve support, also in the future.įleet forecast for the upcoming BIMCO ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2021 Global shipyards are under pressure and 2021 is turning out to bring the third lowest level of newbuilding orders in 12 years, despite new orders for containerships currently at a 14-year high.Īlso under pressure are seafarers who, during the pandemic, have in many cases faced the challenges of being stuck on board ships for many months after their contracts ended, despite their crucial role in helping world trade flow uninterrupted.
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