The seafarer training market could see new competition as online courses look set to be here to stay after coronavirus lockdowns are eased.
Henrik Jensen, founder and managing director of Danica Crewing Services, which specialises in Eastern European crew, said providers will become more globally spread due to the lack of travel and accommodation costs involved in classroom training.
"With digital and online training methods the teacher does not have to be in the same physical location as the student, making it possible for a teacher in the Philippines...