There are few workers with formal training.
In the final days of the year, Mr. Vu Van Thai, owner of the 876CV fishing vessel at Mat Rong Fishing Port, Nam Trieu Ward, is still docked to resolve several difficulties before he can set sail. The biggest challenge at this time is the shortage of manpower; ship owners are scrambling to secure enough workers for their vessels. Mr. Thai said that each fishing trip costs up to 450 million VND to pay for labor and other expenses, while the fishing grounds are scarce and the workforce is constantly fluctuating, causing great concern among ship owners. In particular, there is a severe shortage of high-skilled workers such as captains, chief engineers, and mechanics. Even though ship owners are willing to pay high salaries for some positions that are difficult to fill, workers are not enthusiastic or committed to long-term employment.
Not only are boat owners in the Mat Rong fishing port area facing a labor shortage, but in Do Son ward, owners of inshore fishing boats are also constantly struggling to recruit workers. According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Hien in Do Son ward, her family owns a 77 HP inshore fishing boat, but the workers on board only work seasonally and do not sign long-term, stable contracts with the family for fear of being bound by them. Knowing this will make things difficult for their business, the family still has to accept it because it's hard to find workers. Every time a worker quits, the family has to desperately search for new workers to replace them. Some workers demand high wages, while the fishing industry is not very profitable these days…
According to feedback from owners of offshore fishing vessels, recruiting labor for the maritime industry is currently difficult, with the most significant shortage being highly skilled workers trained in maritime vocational schools. Local workers are also reluctant to work on ships because they have more job opportunities in industrial zones with higher salaries and less risk than seafaring. Even the children and relatives of families who own offshore fishing vessels are unwilling to follow in their fathers' and brothers' footsteps… Currently, the workforce on fishing vessels mainly consists of workers from other provinces and cities. They mostly work seasonally on the ships, and because they don't have contracts, they lack commitment and frequently switch jobs when offered higher wages. Some ship owners even experience disruptions in their operations because they haven't been able to immediately find enough workers to operate their offshore vessels…
Support for maritime vocational training
Mr. Nguyen Trong Tuan, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Nam Trieu Ward, said that the increasing scarcity of labor in the fishing industry will make it difficult for fishing fleets to venture out to sea. However, to overcome the difficulties and obstacles regarding labor in the fishing industry, the locality has requested the Department of Agriculture and Environment to open training courses to improve the necessary knowledge and skills for fishermen so that they have more experience at sea. On the other hand, they are creating all conditions to help ship owners and fishing corporations build a systematic strategy for training marine workers. Along with that, they are encouraging ship owners to apply advanced fishing techniques and exploit the marine economy efficiently to be able to prosper from the sea.
The involvement and coordination in training play a crucial role in creating a plentiful and skilled workforce to promptly meet the requirements of offshore fishing fleets. According to Le Thi Duc, Head of the Training and Information Department of the Hai Phong Forestry and Agricultural Extension Management Board, many rural youth are confused from the initial stages of researching to choosing a profession to learn. Therefore, the current task of rural vocational training needs to focus on rural areas, coordinating with local authorities to disseminate information and encourage young people to understand and choose the right profession. This will lead to vocational training that aligns with their aspirations, advantages, and interests. Local authorities and relevant agencies should encourage and create favorable conditions for rural vocational training, especially traditional crafts for craft villages and maritime industries. In particular, for these professions, practical training methods should be used, reducing theory and increasing practical training time, providing hands-on guidance. This approach is also suitable for specialized professions such as training personnel for the maritime industry.
HUONG ANSource: https://baohaiphong.vn/khan-hiem-lao-dong-nghe-bien-533051.html
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