The Key Role Of Seafarers In National Economies In A Net-Zero World
Seafarers and the maritime industry in general clearly play a vital role in national and global economies. And as the global economy continues to rebound from the Covid pandemic, the industry will grow. By 2050:
- 32,500 new vessels will be needed;
- 875,000 new jobs will be created;
- 5,500 mt of goods will be moved.
Meanwhile, the shipping sector is actively seeking to reduce its environmental footprint. It needs to up those efforts significantly. The sector needs a zero-emissions business model that addresses the “function of travel demand, travel mode, transport technology, GHG intensity of fuels, and energy efficiency.
