In a bid to attract Odia youths to participate in the progress of shipping industry across the globe, the Maritime Association of Shipowners, Shipmanagers and Agents (MASSA) is all set to hold a series of road shows this year in leading cities of India, including Bhubaneswar, shortly.
“The objective of the road shows is to promote the importance of the maritime sector in India. We will also connect with youths in Odisha to spread awareness on maritime training for the benefit of young students of the State keen on joining merchant navy,” said MASSA chairman Captain Shiv Halbe.
“India accounts for a market share of around 7 per cent of the global maritime personnel currently. In partnership with the Union Ministry of Shipping and Directorate General of Shipping of India, the MASSA has set a goal of increasing India’s seafarers’ strength to 9 per cent of the global maritime personnel over next few years” he said. “We wish many young students residing in Odisha to opt for a lucrative career in merchant navy,” added Halbe.