FUTURE WORKFORCE AND TRAINING IN THE FOURTH MARITIME REVOLUTION

The fourth Maritime Industrial Revolution is driven by emerging and disruptive technologies. The key drivers for the coming decade are expected to be digitalization and decarbonisation leading to the emerging focus on connected smart ships, autonomous vessels and green shipping technologies. Emergent technologies offer opportunities for the maritime industry to become safer and more efficient while reducing its environmental footprint. This will transform the industry, changing its more traditional trading ecosystem. This will create a new range of opportunities for the Maritime Industry but will also create significant training and workforce challenges.