How will seafarers fare once automated ships take over? Scientists predict the future

(National Korea Maritime and Ocean University) Researchers from the Korea Maritime and Ocean University show that automation in the shipping industry will lead to an overall increase in shore-based jobs. However, they warn that this will have to be complemented with concerted policy measures to provide the necessary technical training to job seekers and veteran seafarers who will need to adapt to the new technological paradigm.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news