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October 17, 2007

10:00AM

Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation

Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation - Mariner Education and Work Force

  • 2167 Rayburn HOB


Purpose of the Hearing 

The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation met on Wednesday, October 17, at 10:00 a.m., to receive testimony on trends and innovations in mariner education and to assess how growing workforce shortages will affect the maritime industry as trade continues to increase. Specifically, the hearing will consider the possible impact of various factors on workforce shortage, including wage levels; lifestyle challenges associated with employment in the maritime industry; and training requirements imposed by the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (“STCW”) Convention.

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