2021 shipping incidents highlight global trade's dependence on large ships, while India's seafarer growth contributes to maritime safety and efficiency.

2021 incidents involving massive container ships, like the Ever Given blocking the Suez Canal and the Dali collapsing the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, reveal the risks and challenges of modern global trade reliant on large ships. India has emerged as a significant talent pool in the shipping industry, with 10% of the world's seafarers, a 42.3% growth in shipboard jobs between 2013 and 2017, and a predicted increase to 20% of global shipping over the next decade. Indian seafarers work on both national and foreign vessels, contributing to maritime safety and efficiency.

March 27, 2024
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