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Credit: Bethany L. Huff / U.S. Army ReserveBy the Numbers: Graduation and Employment from U.S. Maritime Academies
Marine News examines graduation and employment statistics from the United States maritime academies.
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© Marina Tolkacheva / Adobe StockCultivating Tomorrow’s Waterways Workforce
AWO is taking action to help address an industry need and a national imperative to recruit, retain and develop the next generation of maritime employees.
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Credit: Danny Gonzalez / U.S. Marine CorpsTime to Meet the U.S. Mariner Shortage Head On
The mariner shortage has been well-documented for years and, as virtually any U.S.-flag operator can confirm, it is becoming increasingly challenging to even crew U.S.-flag commercial vessels. It’s time for Washington to meet this challenge head on.
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© alexgombash / Adobe StockRetaining Gen Z in the Marine Industry
It takes a certain mindset and approach to retain Gen Z workers.
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© Igor Kardasov / Adobe StockAttracting More People of Color to the Maritime Workforce
Despite a range of professions and opportunities, the percentage of people of color who work in maritime is low, but it doesn’t have to stay this way.
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Credit: CrowleySolving the Maritime Workforce Puzzle
Many companies across the U.S. maritime industry—from vessel owners to shipbuilders and their suppliers—cite efforts to attract, hire and retain workers as one of their top challenges.
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©PixelFootage.com / Adobe StockCareer Moves: Offshore Wind Powering Up
Mariners and mariner training are integral to the rise of U.S. offshore wind, and the industry is hard at work to ensure its workforce needs will be met.
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Credit: Deven Leigh Ellis / U.S. NavyCoast Guard Ready to Move New Anti-SASH Policy
The U.S. Coast Guard is adding muscle to its effort to crack down on sexual assault and harassment in the maritime industry.
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Credit: Form-A-TreadMaritime Safety: Preventing Slips and Falls on Deck
A new type of durable non-skid safety coating is increasing traction and reducing maintenance on decks, docks, and gangways.