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Officer Shortage Could Exceed 100,000 by 2030, Threatening Global Shipping Operations
The global shipping industry faces a critical shortage of qualified officers, with demand projected to exceed supply by over 100,000 by 2030. The latest BIMCO/ICS Seafarer Workforce Report highlights a current shortfall of 39,100 officers and warns that nearly half of seafarers plan to leave within five years, posing significant risks to supply chain reliability and freight costs.
Jun 25, 2026 1 source
