An opinion piece on the place of seafarers in the global and Iranian economy. The author says more than 90 per cent of world trade moves by sea and that seafarers are the engine of that trade, yet their work goes unseen by society and they do not receive enough support.
Published in Marine News on 11 Azar 1398 (Iranian calendar). An opinion piece by Dr Mehrshad Kouhestani.
Key points
- Shipping is the backbone of the economy in countries that rely on maritime logistics.
- Iran's maritime capacity rests on its extensive coastline, its many islands, its ports and its position on the route of global trade.
- Long absences from family and irregular working hours wear down the physical health of seafarers more than that of shore-based workers.
The view of Shipo Market's founder
Dr Kouhestani argues that if the real share of the sea is recognised in economic planning, the first step must be to protect the interests of seafarers. In his view, seafaring is not just a job, and its knowledge and cultural dimensions deserve to be recognised too.
Source
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