ISWAN Calls for Sustainable Employment in Maritime Sector
ISWAN Calls for Sustainable Employment in Maritime Sector
The International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) has emphasized the need for direct engagement with seafarers to address employment and staff retention challenges in the maritime sector.
The ISWAN Seminar, held in November 2023, brought together sector professionals to discuss rapid changes unfolding in the maritime industry and their impact on seafarers and the maritime profession. During the seminar, expert committees comprising business leaders, academics, unions, welfare organizations, and active seafarers examined various aspects of the problem and developed actionable solutions.
The developed strategy recommends improvements in three key areas to enhance the maritime industry's capacity to attract and retain seafarers: 'Fair Working Conditions', 'Inclusive Culture', and 'Impact of Changing Technologies on Welfare'. ISWAN emphasized that the maritime sector must take practical steps to bridge the gap between seafarers' current working conditions and their expectations.
Additionally, it was noted that the sector must go beyond existing regulations to remove barriers to attracting diverse and inclusive talent. The seminar highlighted the importance of listening to seafarers' views on the challenges of living and working at sea and implementing their recommendations.
Key Points
ISWAN emphasizes the importance of the maritime sector engaging in direct communication with seafarers.
The seminar addressed rapid changes in the maritime sector and their impact on seafarers.
Three main improvement areas were identified: Fair Working Conditions, Inclusive Culture, and Impact of Changing Technologies on Welfare.
The sector must invest further to improve seafarers' working conditions and welfare.
Attention was drawn to technology's potential to revitalize the maritime industry.
The importance of listening to seafarers' perspectives and implementing their recommendations was emphasized.
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