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Vanguard Maritime Report gathered that fresh enrolments into the Maritime Academy, MAN, Oron, the nation’s premium maritime institution has gone down just as is the case with other marine training organisations, as youths no longer seem to be interested in seeking a career in the seafaring profession.

However, Vanguard Maritime Report also learnt that most of the aspiring professionals in the industry are finding it difficult to fund a full-scale training and career development programme that lasts for about 10 years. “In the age of digital technology, there are so many career paths that have sprung up that are more attractive to young people than seafaring. Seafaring is very expensive; to train someone to become a seafarer is expensive.

 

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