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http://dx.doi.org/10.7837/kosomes.2012.18.3.253

A Study on the Measures of Seafarer Supply with Statistical Comparison of Maritime Graduates Career Path for the Republic of Korea and the Philippines  

Barro, Ronald D.C. (Division of Marne Engineering System, Mokpo National Maritime University)
Han, Won-Hui (Division of Marne Engineering System, Mokpo National Maritime University)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety / v.18, no.3, 2012 , pp. 253-259 More about this Journal
Abstract
The projection on the demand for seafarers is seen to continue to rise in consonance with the world's fleet increasing tonnage. It is also expected that recurring officer shortages is paramount when global markets bounce off from the economic downturn it experienced for the last few years. In BIMCO/ISF(The Baltic and International Maritime Conference/International Shipping Federation) report for 2010, a continuous effort to produce competent seafarers should be adapted and as much as possible, reduce the wastage in the industry to address the looming scenario. The Republic of Korea, an OECD member, is a powerhouse in shipbuilding industry and has also had continued to show also an expanding trend in its fleet. On the other hand, the Philippines is still acknowledged as the main source of manpower for ocean-trading vessels. In this paper, a statistical comparison of maritime graduates' career path between the two countries is presented. In conclusion, it is suggested that a mutual co-operation between the Republic of Korea and the Philippines can be established with focusing on international maritime education and training collaboration.
Keywords
Maritime graduates; Officer/Rating shortages; Career path; Statistical comparison; Seafarer supply;
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