Why be a seafarer in 2025?
- Temporary contracts lessen the incentive to provide mental health services
- Seafarers Hospital Society wants health-based KPIs to track progress, but uptake is low
- Only a real shortage of crew would push wages up, panel told
The dream of a career at sea is still real, and shipping must do a better job of promoting the career path. But challenges old and new continue to hold back progress
