Maritime Industry

Generation Z – the future of maritime

Sailors’ Society has published its second ground-breaking cadet report.

‘Generation Z – the future of maritime’ provides a unique insight into the minds of tomorrow’s workforce and our industry’s future leaders.

Harnessing data from the 2023 global Wellness at Sea Maritime Schools Conferences, which for the first time includes UK cadets, this report provides fresh insight into what motivates and worries these Gen Z seafarers and what the industry needs to do to retain and support them.

With sections on diversity and retention as well as mental health, the data reveals that alongside shared values around family, ethical treatment, social justice and inclusivity, we also see clear regional identities that are strongly linked to social and cultural differences.

This report is invaluable for any company looking to recruit and retain seafarers as it gives unrivalled knowledge that will help shape the future of maritime for the better.

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Read the 2022/23 cadet report here

“Each generation of cadets has its own characteristics and that’s certainly true of our Gen Z seafarers. By examining these in detail through the report we can reveal what makes tomorrow’s workforce and future maritime leaders tick – what motivates them, what worries them and what the industry needs to do to retain and support them.”
Sara Baade, CEO, Sailors’ Society

“It is clear from this report that there is a lot to learn from this younger generation.”
Andrew Roberts Executive Director, EMEA, Rightship.

“Through these cadet-focused conferences and the reports that result from them, we provide a unique window into the Gen Z seafaring world”.
Johan Smith, Head of Wellness, Sailors’ Society.

“This data highlights the need to take a nuanced approach when it comes to learning about the different challenges and perceptions of those looking to start a seafaring career”.
Heidi Heseltine, Founder, Diversity Study Group