Decoding The Next Generation: Sailors’ Society’s Cadet Report Reveals Maritime Trends

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Sailors’ Society has published its newest Cadet Report, providing insights into the views and experiences of future maritime professionals worldwide, reports Safety4sea.

Offering Insight

The next generation of maritime speaks” offers insights from maritime cadets across 26 countries, including new data from China. It compares pre-sea cadets with active seafarers, providing a look at career expectations versus the realities of working at sea. 

The report also includes a regional analysis, highlighting global differences. For example, North Asian cadets have the best job prospects, while African cadets, despite facing the lowest job offer rates, are the most confident about their future careers.

Key Trends

The third annual report on cadet perspectives reveals several consistent trends:

  1. Family and Financial Stability as Primary Motivators: Globally, cadets prioritize providing for their families (46%) and achieving financial stability (28%) over travel (21%). This trend is consistent across regions and between pre-sea and active cadets, highlighting the industry’s role in providing economic security. Chinese and European cadets mirror this global trend.

  2. UK Cadets Differ: UK cadets prioritize travel (41%) over financial stability (28%) and family responsibility (15%). A notable 15% of UK cadets also reported being unsure how they ended up in a maritime career, suggesting potential influences beyond clear career goals.

  3. Ethical Treatment and Supportive Workplaces Valued: Cadets consistently prioritize ethical treatment (68%) over salary (29%) when choosing shipping companies. This emphasizes the importance of positive workplace culture and social values within the maritime industry.

  4. Females See Seafaring as a Long-Term Career: Over 90% of female cadets view seafaring as a long-term career, challenging the misconception of it being a short-term option for women. This reinforces the need for industry practices that support gender diversity and recognize the long-term commitment of female seafarers.

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Source: Safety4sea