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Maritime News
America’s Maritime Labor Shortage
Since Donald Trump's inauguration, his Administration has been working to boost the nation's maritime industry. The goal is to…
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Maritime News
Workforce Development and the Rise of the Blue-Collar Worker
For nearly 200 years, metal casting foundries have served as the backbone of American manufacturing. Though only 1,750 foundries remain…
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Maritime News
Saltchuk Chairman Tabbutt Prioritizes Workforce Development
With a diverse maritime and logistics operation supporting more than 8,000 careers on land and at sea, Saltchuk has a…
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Maritime News
ABS, MPA Expand Partnership to Drive Innovation, Workforce Development
New ABS Singapore Maritime Safety Centre to support immersive training in alternative fuels and safety operationsThe American Bureau of Shipping…
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Port News
South Korea turns to landlocked Uzbekistan to fill gaps in shipbuilding workforce
Acute labour shortages see South Korea reach further and further afield to fill positions at its booming shipyards. Some 280…
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Marine World
MARAD Faces Critical Workforce Crisis as Maritime Industry Demands Grow
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) is grappling with severe staffing challenges despite a significant budget increase, potentially impacting America’s maritime…
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Maritime News
U.S. Confirms Plan to Idle 17 Auxiliary Ships to Improve MSC Workforce
U.S. Navy commanders confirmed yesterday, November 21, that they will be taking steps to realign the operations of the Military…
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Maritime News
U.S. Navy Gives Nonprofit $1B Contract for Sub Workforce Programs
The U.S. Navy is going all-in on its partnership with a recently-founded non-profit, the BlueForge Alliance, handing the organization…
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Maritime News
UK’s Shipyards Look for New Ways to Plug Workforce Gaps
The U.S. has a well-publicized challenge in finding and retaining enough qualified shipyard workers, but it isn't the only nation…
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Maritime News
GAO: Coast Guard Should Address Workforce Recruitment and Retention Challenges
The Coast Guard has struggled for years to recruit and retain a sufficient workforce. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO),…
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