As per latest data released by BIMCO and ICS , China has emerged as the biggest supplier of Seafarers, overtaking Philippines and India.
Although there is a huge surge in demand of Officers by 24.1% worldwide, Indian Junior officers are struggling to find a decent job. So, where are the jobs going? Answer is obvious, China. Philippines and China both are taking away most of the jobs from India.
There is a shortage of jobs for Junior Officers in India. Despite salary cuts, they are unable to compete with China and Philippines.
Are Indian Senior officers also going to face the similar situation in near future, that time is going tell. Indian Maritime fraternity needs a serious introspection so that situation can be improved and jobs are back in India.
Top 5 Countries supplying Seafarers
1. China
2. The Philippines
3.Indonesia
4. Russia
5. Ukraine
Top 5 Countries supplying officers
1. China
2. Philippines
3. India
4. Indonesia
5. Russia
Top 5 Countries supplying ratings
1. Philippines
2. China
3. Indonesia
4. Russia
5. Ukraine
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