BIMCO and ICS are preparing the Seafarer Workforce Report 2021, (previously Manpower Report), which aims to provide estimates of the global supply and demand for seafarers. It has traditionally been prepared every five years since 1990 and is the trusted source of information on the global situation related to seafarer training and ship’s crewing.

Education and training of seafarers are vital to maintaining the supply of competent and qualified seafarers to meet the demands from the industry to safely operate the world merchant fleet. Therefore, it is crucial to preparing the Seafarer Workforce Report that BIMCO and ICS gain an understanding of any issues or trends concerning seafarer’s education and training that may have an impact on their future supply or affect their ability to perform the functions required on ships.

BIMCO and ICS are seeking the assistance and expertise of MET institutions around the world to provide their inputs into the Seafarer Workforce Report to help identify the key issues and trends in seafarer supply and demand in 2020.

As such, please find below a link to an Online Survey for MET Institutions, (one survey per institution), designed ideally completed by those managing or lecturing at the institution. This survey should take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Please note, you can save and go back to the questionnaire as many times as required before you ‘submit’.

ACCESS MET Institution Questionnaire: https://form.jotform.com/201693913424960

If you believe there is a more appropriate person/department to answer this questionnaire, please forward it to them or please send us their contact details by email (marinesurveys@bimco.org)

Should you require any assistance in completing the questionnaire, please do not hesitate to contact the above email address.

Thank you for your time and effort in completing this questionnaire.