Overview
The maritime industry is heavily reliant on human resources. While people often think about seafarers when they think of people employed in the maritime industry, they’re only part of the vast workforce that helps fuel the maritime industry.
From labourers and government employees to logistic masterminds and lobbyists, it’s important to appreciate the wide range of skills needed in the sector.
The ship may transport cargo, but it’s people that load, inspect, and haul the cargo.
Issues in Human Resources in the Maritime Industry
• The growth of AI and automation is going to have a massive impact on the industry in the next 10 years. This will lead to widespread redundancy in certain sectors such as road haulage.
• The reverse is true in relation to maritime officers. The BIMCO/ICS Manpower Report predicts, "a potential shortage of almost 150,000 officers by 2025".
• With the impact of both the pandemic and technology, some aspects of traditional training will move to an e-learning environment.
• Working with a diverse range of cultures and nationalities is a perpetual challenge in this industry. From daily activities and communication to training, learning and development, accommodating an inclusive HR process is a challenge for companies.
