Digital skills in maritime education and training: A global deep dive into people, skills, and readiness for change<\/a>\u201d, was written by the World Maritime University (WMU) and commissioned by Lloyd\u2019s Register Foundation through the\u00a0Global Maritime Trends programme.<\/p>\nIt draws on a survey of 532 seafarers across 64 countries and interviews with 110 stakeholders.It highlights a growing gap between technological change and the sector\u2019s ability to use new systems effectively and safely. Digital tools – from automated navigation to data\u2011driven decision\u2011making – are already reshaping operations, but training and certification frameworks are not evolving at the same pace.<\/p>\n
More than 80% of seafarers report receiving digital skills training rarely or not at all, despite strong appetite to learn. Two\u2011thirds say they are willing to upskill, but a lack of shared understanding of what \u201cdigital skills\u201d means is holding back progress. Seafarers report confidence in traditional systems but feel far less prepared to work with automation and data\u2011intensive tools. Just 13% say shore\u2011based training consistently matches the systems they encounter onboard. Maritime education providers are responding, but progress remains uneven. Many face barriers including limited funding, a shortage of digitally skilled instructors and slow\u2011moving regulation.<\/p>\n
The report also warns that digital transformation could deepen global inequalities, as access to training depends on resources and investment.\u00a0Findings from the\u00a0Global Maritime Trends Digital Transition Barometer\u00a0also point to the same challenge. Its People pillar \u2013 which tracks workforce skills, training and readiness for change \u2013 has increased by six points to 38%, but remains one of the weakest areas of the transition, highlighting the risk that technology is advancing faster than the people needed to use it safely and effectively.<\/p>\n
Dr Jan Przydatek, Director of Technologies at Lloyd\u2019s Register Foundation<\/strong>, said: \u201cDigitalisation is changing how people work and how risks are managed. If we don\u2019t invest in people alongside technology, we risk creating new safety challenges rather than solving existing ones. This research shows that gaps in digital skills have real implications for safety. Closing them means making sure seafarers have the confidence and capability to operate in an increasingly digital environment.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\nMark Warner, Global Client Marketing Director at Lloyd\u2019s Register, said:\u00a0\u201cTechnology adoption is moving faster than training standards, instructor capability and certification frameworks. In many cases, innovation is outpacing preparedness.\u00a0Technology only improves safety when people understand how systems work, trust their outputs, and know when not to rely on them. As digital tools become part of everyday operations, human judgement and confidence remain essential<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\nProfessor Maximo Q. Mejia, Jr., President of the World Maritime University<\/strong>, said: \u201cMaritime digitalisation is no longer a future possibility – it is already shaping how ships are designed, operated and regulated. The question is whether the workforce is ready. Achieving the benefits of this transition depends on people having the skills and confidence to use digital tools effectively.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\nThe report calls for coordinated action across the sector, including faster updates to global training standards, greater investment in education, and stronger collaboration between industry, regulators and training providers.<\/p>\n
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