After the Shipowners' Union asked for easier entry for Indian seafarers, a request that drew protests from Iranian seafarers, this commentary looks at the roots of the shortage of capable crew and of seafarer unemployment. The author sees the biggest problem as the lack of a clear law and framework for the relationship between owners and seafarers.
Published in Marine News, 14 Mordad 1399 (4 August 2020) · commentary by Dr Mehrshad Kouhestani
Key points
- Since the private sector entered ship ownership, finding competent seafarers has become a serious concern, and training a seafarer takes time and costs a great deal.
- The Shipowners' Union and the Seafarers' Association have parallel missions, but their contact is more on paper than purposeful.
- The problems of limited seafarers (near-coastal waters) are more basic than those of unlimited seafarers: quality of training, lack of decent work, insurance and benefits.
- A maritime employment contract designed for this profession is needed, and it should be used in all employment relationships.
The view of Shipo Market's founder
Dr Kouhestani regards attention to seafarer manpower as the engine of the shipping industry. They believe economic growth is possible if the country's maritime capacity is linked with its young population looking for work.
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