WMU roundtable on port energy transition and stakeholders engagement

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Manning annual review & forecast 2024/25

Manning Annual Review & Forecast Annual 2024/25 provides one of the most complete annual assessments of vessel manning costs available in a single source. Seafarer cost assessments, trends and employment terms are provided for 38 representative ship types, spanning the chemical, container, dry bulk, general cargo, LPG, LNG, offshore, oil tankers, reefers and RoRo sectors. The report also examines current and projected supply and demand for seafarers and the likely impact on skills requirements and wage costs. Benchmark crew wages and employment terms - Officer wage rates 2014-2024 and voyage length/leave by nationality covering container, dry bulk, LNG, tankers and offshore support vessels Crew budgets - Crewing budgets including wage, victualing, travel and miscellaneous costs, for 38 different vessel types & sizes covering the chemical, container, dry bulk, general cargo, LPG, LNG, offshore, oil tankers, reefers and RoRo sectors Employment terms & 5-year cost forecasts - Trends in terms and conditions of service, including voyage length and leave, as well as manning cost forecasts covering the period 2025-2029 Seafarer supply – Latest trends and projections for seafarer supply, including assessments of key drivers such as occupation and wage rate attractiveness relative to shore-based roles, with forecasts of officer supply to 2029 Seafarer demand – Latest trends and projections for seafarer demand, including assessment of key drivers such as fleet development by sector, on-board numbers and backup ratios, with forecasts of officer demand to 2029 Global seafarer supply and demand – Complete analysis and projections for seafarer availability, together with implications for different vessel sectors and overall wage levels, as well as forecasts to 2029 Country analysis - Seafarer supply 2017-2024, 2024 wage rates breakdown across 10 pay grades, premium rates, pay relative to shore-based roles, seafarer reputation and market sentiment. Data covers Bulgaria, China, Croatia, India, Latvia, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Ukraine and UK Rising seafarer supply regions/countries: Analysis of emerging sources of seafarer supply in Africa and South East Asia. Data covers Indonesia, Myanmar and Vietnam Macro risks to seafarer supply and possible solutionshttps://commons.wmu.se/lib_reports/1099/thumbnail.jp

Investigating inland waterway transport through a sustainable development perspective: a case study of Magdalena River (Colombia)

The development of transport systems significantly influences economies, growth, and welfare of populations. However, these systems can have negative consequences, such as water and air pollution, traffic congestion, noise, and biodiversity loss. To address these challenges, it is essential to implement strategies that mitigate negative effects while improving the environmental, social, and economic conditions of the population. In this regard, inland water transport (IWT) is globally recognized as a more sustainable transport alternative due to its high cargo load capacities and comparatively lower environmental and social impacts. In Colombia, the Magdalena River – the country’s most important river basin – traverses approximately 1,600 km from the south (Paramo de las Papas) to the Caribbean Sea, where two important seaports, Cartagena and Barranquilla, are located. It primarily contributes to the transportation of bulk cargo, including hydrocarbons, using barge convoys pushed by pusher boats. Additionally, smaller vessels provide passenger and cargo services, which are vital for accessing health- care, education, and mobility services in remote regions. This research is intended to comprehensively investigate IWT using a sustainable development perspective, both globally and locally, with a focus on the Magdalena River in Colombia. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, incorporating a systematic literature review, interviews, and survey. The study identifies the three key elements of the IWT system – inland river ports, waterways, and inland fleets – and examines their characteristics. Additionally, it determines global barriers to and potential solutions for sustainable IWT development, with a particular focus on evaluating those relevant to the Colombian context. The findings indicate significant barriers, including governance issues, policy implementation challenges, inadequate infrastructure, technological deficiencies, and a lack of trained personnel in public entities. Moreover, the study identifies potential solutions, highlighting strategic planning, stakeholder integration, infrastructure optimization, and data generation to facilitate decision- making. Finally, the results underscore the low implementation levels of environmental, social, and economic plans for sustainable IWT development on the Magdalena River, indicating a need for comprehensive and strategic interventions

La Agenda 2030 y el Derecho Marítimo Iberoamericano. Una colección de monografías y ensayos sobre la Agenda 2030 de las Naciones Unidas y el Derecho Marítimo Iberoamericano.

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Quantifying an inconvenient truth : revisiting a culture of adjustment on work/rest hours

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