The information channel “Seafarers and jobs” will help increase the connection between seafarers, ship owners and management agencies Paradox of “both excess and lack of crew”
Mr. Vo Hong Khanh, Director of Tan Dai Duong Shipping Investment Joint Stock Company, said that every time recruiting officers and crewmen, it is very difficult. The process of searching for seafarers is mainly through mass job search sites, social networking sites of shipping companies or through friends’ referrals.
Limited sources of information mean limited employment opportunities. “This not only causes the maritime industry in general and the seafaring profession in particular to be “lost” due to the decreasing number of students, but also has a great impact on those who are currently seafarers. There are people who have been with the profession for a dozen years and have to quit because their current salary is low, and they themselves cannot update information to switch to a better business, “said Khanh. “The funding for the construction of the website “Seafarers and jobs” (http://thuyenvienvavieclam.vinamarine.gov.vn) was called for by the Vietnam Maritime Administration from social investment.
However, shipping companies / ship owners or crew members do not have to pay any costs for job posting or job search. The Vietnam Maritime Administration will create maximum conditions for businesses, especially crew members, to have a reputable, safe, modern and timely job information channel,” said Director of the Vietnam Maritime Administration Nguyen Xuan Sang. know. According to the Vietnam Maritime Administration, in recent years, due to the prolonged recession of the world shipping industry, most ship owners have difficulty recruiting crew members to work on ships. Mr. Vu Khang Cuong, Head of Registration of Ships and Crewmembers (Vietnam Maritime Administration) said that according to statistics, the total number of certificates of professional competence (GCNKNCM) still valid for crew members and officers. about 40,000 pieces.
With the number of ships flying Vietnam’s flag about 1,500, the number of officers and crew members can still meet the demand. “But in reality, it is increasingly difficult for ship owners to recruit crew members. Many ship owners have to use foreign crew members, including low-ranking titles such as AB, OS to maintain the operation of the fleet. That shows, many seafarers with the certificate of competency are no longer in the profession,” said Mr. Cuong.
Mr. Nguyen Xuan Sang, Director of the Vietnam Maritime Administration, said that Vietnam’s seafarers market is currently in a state of both surplus and shortage. “Many maritime students after graduation because of a lack of job information channels or encountering unscrupulous businesses with low wages, have quit their jobs and worked in opposite industries and occupations to have a better income. Meanwhile, many ship owners at the present time have not been able to recruit a crew member for a whole month at the moment, “said Mr. Sang.
For the first time opening the information page “Seafarers and jobs” Faced with that situation, at the end of November 2018, the Vietnam Maritime Administration built and piloted the information page “Seafarers and jobs” in order to bring a new channel to customers. official information, promoting the recruitment and job search of ship owners and crew members. The news page “Seafarers and jobs” is a specialized page on the main website of the Vietnam Maritime Administration. The job sector here is set up in two distinct sections: For employers and for seafarers.
When accessing the website, along with accessing and capturing recruitment information for the positions that the ship owner/employer is in need of, all seafarers can create their own electronic resume. with full information such as: Health status, job position (Captain, Chief Engineer, First Officer, Sailor – Mechanic…), work experience, sailing history, desired salary. The crew’s profile will be saved, publicized on the page and used as a basis for proposals when a ship owner wants to recruit the corresponding position. Similarly, ship owners/shipping companies when accessing the “Seafarers and jobs” page, in addition to being able to post job vacancies, they will also be provided with information about positions currently available for seafarers to apply for. Or you can access the crew profile (available) to find your own crew members who meet the job requirements.
According to Mr. Nguyen Xuan Sang, the information channel “Seafarers and jobs” will help increase the connection between crew members, ship owners and management agencies. In particular, the Vietnam Maritime Administration will provide ship owners with information about crew members. Ship owners/shipping enterprises can find and arrange for seafarers a stable job with a worthy income. “When recruitment is operated and managed in a unified and smooth manner, seafarers will have optimal choices and a prestigious working environment. The seafarers market will have a basis to attract human resources and become vibrant again,” said Mr. Sang.
Vu Khang Cuong said that in the coming time, the Vietnam Maritime Administration will send documents to shipping companies and ship owners with information about the channel “Seafarers and jobs” for businesses to disseminate to crew members and participate. Update recruitment information on the system when needed. “However, currently in Vietnam, there are many job sites for seafarers, but many seafarers have encountered difficulties
