The BIMCO/ISF Manpower Updates are regarded as the most comprehensive assessment of global supply of and demand for merchant seafarers. This new 2005 report builds on updates conducted in 1990, 1995 and 2000.  It has two main purposes: to describe the current worldwide supply and demand situation for seafarers, and to make predictions for 5 - 10 years ahead to assist the industry anticipate changes and to take appropriate action.

The Manpower 2005 Update Summary* (10 pp) is available to download free of charge.

*To view you will require Acrobat Reader, which may be downloaded free from the Adobe Acrobat Reader website.


The full report with detailed technical appendices (90 pp) can be ordered from ISF publications for UK £90 including postage and packing.

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