Shipping: Vacancies
Commons · Question 28824 · Tabled 10 Sep 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 16 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Kim Johnson
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues (b) employers and (c) trade unions regarding the shortage in seafarer Ratings grades in the UK shipping industry over the next decade forecast by
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 16 Sep 2026
The Government recognises the importance of maintaining a strong pipeline of UK seafarers to support maritime growth and resilience. To support this, maritime skills and training are regularly discussed with ministerial colleagues, industry stakeholders, ...