Opinion: Bridging the maritime skills chasm

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Skills shortages in maritime are a huge threat to the industry, says Tidal Transit commercial director Leo Hambro.

While issues such as rising fuel costs, post-Brexit challenges and broader global economic instability are all certainly putting increased strain on the industry, perhaps the most concerning is the shrinking supply of maritime professionals.

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