India is reported to be the world’s second-largest supplier of seafarers, according to the BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026. The report says India’s share of the global seafaring workforce has grown substantially, with its proportion of sailors doubling over the past five years. It also states that Indian officers make up 13.4% of the world’s officer workforce. Together, these figures place India among the top sourcing countries for maritime officers and personnel in the global shipping industry. Another outlet similarly describes the development as a rapid expansion of India’s maritime workforce, reflecting its strengthening role as a talent hub for international shipping. Both sources frame the change as part of broader workforce growth rather than a single-company or single-route development, and attribute the ranking to the findings of the 2026 workforce report.
India ranks as world’s second-largest supplier of seafarers, report says
India is reported to be the world’s second-largest supplier of seafarers, according to the BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026. The report says India’s share of the global seafaring workforce has...
- The BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026 ranks India as the world’s second-largest supplier of seafarers.
- India’s share of global sailors doubles over the past five years, according to the report.
- Indian officers account for 13.4% of the world’s officer workforce.
- Multiple outlets describe India’s maritime workforce expansion as rapid and strengthening its role as a global talent hub.
The country’s maritime workforce has expanded rapidly, strengthening its position as a leading talent hub for the global shipping industry.
1 hour agoIndia now ranks as the world's second-largest supplier of seafaring personnel. This significant achievement is highlighted in the BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026. The report indicates India's share of global sailors has doubled over the past five years. Indian officers comprise thirteen point four percent of the world's officer workforce. This growth positions India strongly within the global maritime industry.
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