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Skilled seafarers are available in the job market but may need to be coaxed into the positions on offer through longer-term contracts, according to a new survey.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Worldwide Recruitment Solutions (WRS) analysed 5,300 responses from job seekers and found the maritime industry has plenty of experienced professionals.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In its survey of seafarers seeking work as bridge crew, engineers, deck crew, and divers, WRS found that 30% of respondents had more than 15 years’ experience, and 12% had worked in their field for more than 25 years.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sam Houghton, head of the company’s marine division, said: “It’s encouraging to see that 12% of our marine candidates have such a wealth of experience. However, with the well-publicised skills shortage in this industry, it will be interesting to see an equivalent statistic in future years.”<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

WRS marketing manager Emma Mills told IHS Maritime that the “skills are there” but potential candidates may be unwilling to work in the regions where their skills are in demand.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In her view, the sector needs to “get people to look further afield for recruiting”, although a “glut of people with 15-years-plus experience\u2026 might not be willing to re-locate for long periods of time”.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>But the survey also suggested seafarers are looking for longer-term employment. About 55% of respondents stated a preference for permanent employment, while only 20% favoured contract work.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>The reality for seafarers is the opposite: just 26% of seafarers have permanent positions and nearly 58% are hired on contract.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Another solution would be to increase pay. Over 95% of respondents listed pay\/day rate as their top priority, followed by leave time (90%), and career progression (87%). Benefits and facilities, including accommodation, were the next most sought after must-haves for the job seekers surveyed.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>But Mills said the main message WRS took from the survey was the need for longer-term roles.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>“Within the industry, there is a requirement by candidates for more permanent opportunities,” she said.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>“It has made us realise that there is a lot of experience out there and it’s just making sure that that is utilised by the industry.”<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>The survey also revealed the sector’s low gender diversity – with 99% of respondents being male – behind both mining (94%) and oil and gas (98%) in other WRS surveys.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>“These are male-dominated industries,” said Mills.<\/span><\/p>\n

Source:<\/strong> IHS Maritime 360<\/p>\n

19th November 2014<\/p>\n

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