The tripartite maritime taskforces for seafaring and shore-based sectors formed by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will be rolling out several initiatives.
These include increasing publicity and outreach efforts to profile the diverse job opportunities available, improving workplace learning and training, and facilitating upgrading opportunities.
The initiatives were unveiled by MPA chief executive Andrew Tan at the opening of the 8th Maritime Manpower Singapore conference.
Tan also outlined several challenges that stand in the way of Singaporeans joining the maritime industry.
These include the perception of poor living conditions and being 'disconnected' from the world, as well as lack of awareness of remuneration and progression opportunities. In addition, rapid transformation in the industry also poses new challenges.
The conference was organised by the Singapore Maritime Officers' Union (SMOU) and the Wavelink Maritime Institute.
