Cross-cultural differences and more compliance add to crew retention challenges
- Multinational crewing and reduced onboard interaction may be contributing to more people leaving sea careers at early stages
- Cultures where close family connections are important are now less likely to become seafarers as more career options open ashore
- Sourcing of seafarers for global shipowners is expanding to Egypt, Ethiopia and South Africa
Strong economic growth in major seafarer supply nations means more job options are available ashore
