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to the challenges the industry faces. Global market
conditions have had a significant impact on jobs in
the offshore sector – a sector that has helped drive
prosperity, not just in Scotland but across the UK too.
“The industry has always had its ups and downs, but
there is justifiable concern that the numbers of British
seafarers based in Aberdeen and elsewhere are in
decline.”
“The skills required to work in the offshore sector
are highly specialised, but with the right support they
can be transferred into other areas of shipping; and
government must act to provide support and funding to
to incentivise companies to train more seafarers – who in
return will commit to giving cadets their first job, ensuring
the government sees a return on its investment.”
Scotland’s Minister for Transport and the Islands Mr
Humza Yousaf MSP, who took up the position following
the election in May, commented;
“The Scottish Government and the shipping industry
can work together to increase efforts to promote the
positive contribution the sh