- Boers Crew Services emphasizes the maritime industry’s need for focused recruitment to address visa delays and crew shortages.
- CEO Peter Smit advocates for industry collaboration, introducing Preventative Medical Examinations to streamline processes.
Shipping companies and training centers need to focus on recruiting the right talent to address crew shortages and visa delays, according to Peter Smit, CEO of BCS Group – Boers Crew Services. While training centers attract individuals, the challenge lies in retaining them at sea. Smit emphasizes the need for collaboration in understanding why many trained professionals do not pursue maritime careers and suggests a closer examination of pre-boarding processes. Boers Crew Services offers a comprehensive crew change solution but faces increasing complexity in Schengen visa applications, prompting the company to introduce Preventative Medical Examinations for crews.
Visa Delays and Crew Shortages
Boers Crew Services, specializing in crew changes for shipping companies in The Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, highlights the impact of visa delays and crew shortages on the maritime industry. CEO Peter Smit emphasizes the importance of attracting and retaining the right talent at sea. While training centers successfully attract individuals, the challenge lies in keeping them in maritime professions. Smit calls for industry collaboration to understand the reasons behind the high attrition rate among trained professionals. Boers Crew Services, faced with complex Schengen visa applications, introduces Preventative Medical Examinations to streamline processes for shipping companies.
Streamlining Visa Applications
Boers Crew Services, a crew change specialist, addresses the challenges of visa delays and crew shortages in the maritime industry. CEO Peter Smit emphasizes the need for recruiting and retaining the right talent at sea. The company introduces Preventative Medical Examinations to expedite processes for shipping companies facing complex Schengen visa applications. Smit calls for industry collaboration to address the attrition rate among trained professionals, emphasizing the importance of pre-boarding assessments to ensure candidates are the right fit for maritime careers.
Enhancing Maritime Recruitment and Retention
Peter Smit, CEO of Boers Crew Services, advocates for a focus on recruitment strategies to overcome visa delays and crew shortages in the maritime industry. While training centers attract individuals, the challenge is retaining them at sea. Smit calls for industry collaboration to understand the reasons behind the attrition rate among trained professionals and suggests pre-boarding assessments to ensure the right fit for maritime careers. Boers Crew Services introduces Preventative Medical Examinations to streamline processes for shipping companies grappling with complex Schengen visa applications.
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Source: Ship Management
