Focus: The market must do more to stem the decline in maritime skills

Much has been written and discussed about the growing shortage of experienced crew and the decline of traditional seafaring nations being able to train and meet the demand. The issue was discussed in the context of a growing world fleet and how a shortage of experienced crew could lead to shipside issues that might otherwise have been avoided. This is of course a significant concern the industry has had to deal with over the past decade, but what about those who support the shipping industry from the shore side?