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In this episode Yves looks at those embarking on their maritime careers, the cadets. How does the industry solve the shortfall of officers and how does it solve the recruitment problem? Yves is joined by Lisa Oliver, Curriculum Manager at South Shields Marine School in the northeast of England. And Johan Smith, Head of Wellness for the Sailors’ Society.
In this episode, our host Captain Yves Vandenborn, Head of Loss Prevention - Asia-Pacific Yves explores the future of the maritime workforce through the experiences of cadets entering the industry today.
Joined by Lisa Oliver, Curriculum Manager at South Shields Marine School, and Johan Smit, Head of Wellness at Sailors’ Society, Yves discusses the challenges of attracting and retaining the next generation of seafarers amid an ongoing officer shortfall.
The conversation explores why young people choose a career at sea, common misconceptions about maritime life, and the factors influencing both recruitment and retention, including wellbeing, connectivity, changing expectations and career development.
Lisa and Johan also examine the support available to cadets throughout their training, from structured education pathways and mentoring programmes to peer support networks and wellbeing resources. Together, their expertise in this episode highlights how the industry can better prepare and support cadets, equipping them to navigate both the technical and personal challenges of life at sea and build successful maritime careers.
Timestamps:
03:16 Officer Shortage Explained
05:42 Why Cadets Choose Sea
07:10 Misconceptions About Seafaring
09:12 Preparing For First Voyage
11:26 Reality Check Onboard
13:54 Sea Time Placement Gap
17:15 Connectivity And Wellbeing
20:16 Mentoring And Support
A transcript of this episode can be accessed here.
