A major maritime company based in Geneva announced on Tuesday that it will launch an initiative to raise awareness among school students in Jharkhand and Bihar to inspire them to opt for attractive maritime jobs by connecting them with crew members. seniors.

India, with 12 per cent of the world’s population, has only about 7 per cent of the seafarer market. On the other hand, countries like the Philippines, with only 2 per cent of the world’s population, have grabbed 20% of the global share.

“An ‘Adopt a Ship’ scheme has been launched as a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative by a Geneva-based shipping company that employs a significant number of Indian seafarers, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC),” MSC said in a statement. communicated. .

MSC’s Cypriot arm, MSC Shipmanagement Limited, will spearhead this CSR initiative and aim to connect with schools in India, including many primary schools in Jharkhand and Bihar during the current year. , did he declare.

Through the Adopt-a-Ship program, primary school students will be connected to senior crew members of MSC Cargo and Cruise ships.

A significant number of Merchant Navy Officers from the states of Jharkhand and Bihar are currently working as skilled seafarers on board specialist cargo ships and cruise ships owned and operated by MSC.

Nita Jha, Head of Group Learning & Organizational Development, Sustainability & Support Services, MSC Shipmanagement said: “The aim of our Adopt-a-Ship CSR initiative is to highlight the positive side and benefits of shipping industry and its enormous contribution. to the global economy. This maritime outreach program will inspire thousands of Indian students to opt for the Merchant Navy as a lucrative career option.” below the age of 25 and more than 65% below the age of 35 years. MSCs connecting with Indian students through the “Adopt a Ship” program will act as a major boost for the Indian shipbuilding industry in the years to come, as Indian sailors have gained a prestigious position as a major global workforce over many decades, she said.

MSC Shipmanagement Limited employs over 14,000 people, including shore-based staff in Cyprus, India, Ukraine and the Philippines, as well as trained crew onboard MSC-managed cargo and cruise ships.

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