Skills Shortage Set to Affect Marine Industries

Industrial growth is warmly welcomed worldwide. It ensures the future of countries, market sectors, companies and employees. Unfortunately however, it brings its own set of problems. Problems that the marine construction and offshore engineering sector is now being forced to face. A serious skills shortage is hitting the market. The industry is extremely busy and expected to remain so for a number of years, said Hugh Williams, chief executive of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA). Many companies are experiencing significant challenges in recruiting sufficient trained and skilled personnel for their projects all over the world. This is placing significant pressure on their desired growth and ability to deliver services.