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Maersk recruits seamen in Africa as Ukraine is problematic
来源：shippingazette 编辑：编辑部 发布：2023/02/14 14:36:25
MAERSK is recruiting more in Africa at a time when the sector is finding it harder to sign qualified personnel from Ukraine, a traditional source of manpower, reports Fort Lauderdale's Maritime Executive.
South Africa has been identified as a high-potential crew-sourcing zone for the carrier's fleet. As the world's second largest container company, Maersk employs 2,500 seafarers.
South African cadets from the National Seafarer Development Programme will be considered for positions with Maersk. The first class of cadets is expected to join Maersk vessels starting in the second quarter of 2023.
"The importance of having geographically diverse pools of seafarers was highlighted during the pandemic," said Maersk HR chief Niels Bruus.
"South Africa is a natural choice due to its maritime legacy, and the number of high-quality South African seafarers currently employed in Maersk's global container vessel fleet, many of whom hold senior positions," he said.
According to the shipping giant, South Africa is considered a high-potential crew sourcing area for several reasons. These include the country's proven track record in providing quality ship officers, its favourable geographical location, an existing maritime infrastructure, a large population, and English language capabilities. In addition, South Africa's socioeconomic profile and cost of living index also lend itself to offshore employment.
Maersk highlights that the company has already been supportive of the development of maritime education in South Africa. The AP Moller-Maersk Foundation established the South African Maritime Training Academy (SAMTRA) in 2003.
SAMTRA is also a leading provider of talent for the South African National Seafarer Development Programme (NSDP), sponsored by the South African government. It also receives support from the National Skills Fund and the South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI).
South Africa has been identified as a high-potential crew-sourcing zone for the carrier's fleet. As the world's second largest container company, Maersk employs 2,500 seafarers.
South African cadets from the National Seafarer Development Programme will be considered for positions with Maersk. The first class of cadets is expected to join Maersk vessels starting in the second quarter of 2023.
"The importance of having geographically diverse pools of seafarers was highlighted during the pandemic," said Maersk HR chief Niels Bruus.
"South Africa is a natural choice due to its maritime legacy, and the number of high-quality South African seafarers currently employed in Maersk's global container vessel fleet, many of whom hold senior positions," he said.
According to the shipping giant, South Africa is considered a high-potential crew sourcing area for several reasons. These include the country's proven track record in providing quality ship officers, its favourable geographical location, an existing maritime infrastructure, a large population, and English language capabilities. In addition, South Africa's socioeconomic profile and cost of living index also lend itself to offshore employment.
Maersk highlights that the company has already been supportive of the development of maritime education in South Africa. The AP Moller-Maersk Foundation established the South African Maritime Training Academy (SAMTRA) in 2003.
SAMTRA is also a leading provider of talent for the South African National Seafarer Development Programme (NSDP), sponsored by the South African government. It also receives support from the National Skills Fund and the South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI).