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Seafarer Workforce Report: The global supply and demand for seafarers in 2026
Contents
1. Introduction
2. Methodology
3. Current Supply of the Global Seafarer Workforce
4. Current Demand for the Global Seafarer Workforce
5. Future Supply and Demand for Seafarers
Appendices
Appendix A - Estimated Global Supply of Seafarers in 2021
Appendix B - Estimated Average Operational Crewing Levels by Ship Type and Tonnage
Appendix C - Maritime Education and Training (MET) Institutions Questionnaire
Appendix D - Methodology and Data Limitations
Appendix E - List of Respondents
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