Independent report

UK seafarer projections

Assesses the UK supply and demand for trained seafarers to fulfil roles at sea and onshore over the next 10 years.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 19 January 2017
• Last updated: 14 April 2026 — See all updates

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UK seafarer projections 2026

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Details

This independent assessment was commissioned to provide an updated assessment of the UK’s future requirement for trained seafarers to 2035 for both sea and shore-based maritime functions.

The report updates the findings of the original 2016 projections report.

Published 19 January 2017

Last updated 14 April 2026 + show all updates

1. 14 April 2026

   2026 report released.

2. 19 January 2017

   First published.