On the occasion of International Seafarers Day, which is was celebrated yesterday, the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) and the World Maritime University (WMU) today released a Report on the impact of new technologies on seafarers highlights how the technological transition in the maritime industry will affect seafarers differently depending on their profession, their qualifications and their job functions. The substantial report "Transport 2040 - Impact of Technology on Seafarers - The Future of Work" considers a wide range of technological developments ranging from innovations in the field of navigation to those to allow the transition ecological of the sector.

The document stresses the importance of improving skills of seafarers and their retraining In light of the rapid change taking place in the working environment in which operate due to the advancement of smart technologies, and "green". Particular attention is paid to the theme of training, considered fundamental for the success of the transition to automation and digitalization. One transition - specifies the report - which should entail the emergence of a range of new types of jobs for navigation professionals.

The analysis of the ITF and WMU finds that the impact of the new Technologies on seafarers will be influenced not only by their individual preparation, but also by the conditions offered by each country. The report stresses the need to support seafarers both through lifelong learning and enabling their professional development, but also ensuring that adaptation to new technologies promotes health and well-being of seafarers. Priorities for action that are considered necessary to cope with the negative effects of technologies that They could potentially harm sea workers.