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SHIPYARDS: SHIPYARDS:

Recruitment, Training Recruitment, Training and Retention

By Joseph Keefe otwithstanding the current state of energy and its col- vertisements. We’re also trying to increase our brand visibility lective impact on the maritime sector, there are plenty in schools, universities and for professionals in the market.

Nof reasons for optimism. For example, the subchap- So, we’re either reacting to an existing vacancy, but also be- ter ‘M’ Towboat and Ballast Water Treatment rules lurk just ing out there trying to be known as an interesting company around the corner, the maritime security sector shows a robust to work for. The majority of our hires are professionals who appetite for new hulls and Jones Act blue water building is have experience. In terms of retention, we are very proud of more active than it has been for three decades. That optimism our level of engagement, and we measure this every other year comes with the important caveat that shipyards everywhere and it is something that we score very high on. Our people must continue to search for,