Maritime stakeholders: 4IR repositions shipboard jobs, competencies

English proficiency and skill competencies based on the Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping Convention (STCW) are no longer enough to secure a job at sea, especially with the advent of automated ships that threaten to remove human workers onboard vessels.

This was confirmed by manning, shipping, and maritime education and training leaders during the Seafarers Convention (SEACON) 2019, a maritime conference, job fair, and business expo that bring together all maritime stakeholders, industry leaders, and seafarers.