BIMCO and ICS are building a new report on the working conditions of seafarers

According to preliminary results of a survey that is being conducted by the shipowners’ associations BIMCO and International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the majority of seafarers are satisfied with their working life on board navi.Bimco and ICS have announced that more than 500 sea ​​of ​​over 40 nationalities have already responded to the survey, which began last September and will be completed in November. The two associations have pointed out that some of the preliminary results reveal that when asked about the main factors that influenced the decision of seafarers to continue to work for existing employers the most frequent answers were the timely payment of wages and the opportunity to career advancement. In addition 66% of the seamen believe that, should they decide to leave their current company, would need less than three months to find another job in the field. The most frequent responses to the question on changes in the industry over the past two years have been the basic pay and free internet.

ICS and BIMCO also specified that, on the request to provide information on careers at sea, many responses highlighted the importance and value of education and skills that come with being a professional seaman.

“This investigation – said Aron Sørensen, director for labor relations of BIMCO – gave us an insight into the views of the sea today. Understand the major issues for seafarers is particularly useful having to attract and recruit talented young people to the shipping industry. “