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Officer shortage

Every Vessel Hunter story on Officer shortage: 1 story, the latest on 1 July 2026. Newest: "Officer shortage risks exceeding 100,000 by 2030". Each story links to the ships and ports it names, so a name in the text opens the record behind it.

IndustryJul 1, 2026

Officer shortage risks exceeding 100,000 by 2030

The shipping industry needs over 113,000 additional certified officers by 2030, according to the BIMCO/ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026, which warns of a widening structural shortage.

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