Thursday, February 05, 2009
One Industry Is Facing A Shortage Of Available Employees
Want to work on a freighter for five months of the year?
See: Shipping industry runs short of young mariners
See: Shipping industry runs short of young mariners
Some shipping companies have told the U.S. Maritime Administration that the problem has forced them to dock or even sell vessels. Others said it has kept them from expanding fleets, or caused delayed voyages and lost contracts.
