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Shortage of Qualified Filipino Personnel on board vessels: A myth or a reality?

Author(s) Enrique Lorenzo Eleazar III
Country Philippines
Abstract The maritime industry, which mainly relies on Filipino sailors, has recently expressed alarm over a potential scarcity of skilled workers on board ships. By closely assessing the current situation of Filipino maritime labor, this study determines if the claimed shortage is a myth or a reality. The study investigates Filipino seafarers' availability, qualifications, and deployment, utilizing data from industry reports and employment trends.

The investigation reveals a complicated problem. On the one hand, there are noticeable shortages in certain fields, particularly among officers and highly specialized professions. These shortages are exacerbated by an aging workforce, a lag in sophisticated marine training, and rising competition from other sectors and nations providing more attractive opportunities. On the other hand, the total supply of Filipino seamen remains.

To address these challenges, the paper suggests several strategies, including improving the quality and relevance of maritime education and training, fostering stronger collaboration between the government and industry stakeholders, and implementing By aligning educational outcomes with industry needs and addressing the root causes of perceived shortages, the Philippines can maintain its position as a leading supplier of seafarers to the global fleet.

This study indicates that, while there are areas of concern, the overall narrative of a scarcity of competent Filipino seafarers is more complex than appears, necessitating a nuanced and strategic approach to maritime workforce development.
Keywords Keywords: maritime education, Filipino seafarers, Quality
Published In Volume 6, Issue 4, July-August 2024
Published On 2024-07-12
Cite This Shortage of Qualified Filipino Personnel on board vessels: A myth or a reality? - Enrique Lorenzo Eleazar III - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 4, July-August 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i04.24445
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i04.24445
Short DOI https://doi.org/gt4gjw
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