How can recruitment and retention be improved across the maritime sector? What demographics are under-represented in the maritime workforce? Many MCA surveyors do not have a fishing/Small Domestic vessel background. How can the MCA increase recruitment of surveyors from the fishing industry?

Background

In a changing world, we are constantly working to improve support and training for all seafarers under the Red Ensign. This includes capacity building for new and emerging technologies, efforts to continually improve seafarer safety and wellbeing, and strategic planning to build a sustainable, diverse, and resilient maritime workforce.