Human Resource Issues in the Marine Transportation Industry Presented at the Ocean Innovation Conference St. John's, NL, October 2003 PREPARED BY:Anthony PattersonABSTRACT:The labour market for ship's officers is certainly optimistic. Shortages are being forecast in both the International and National fleets, and schools are busy preparing themselves for increased enrolments. The shortage projections, however, need to be carefully interpreted to et a more accurate picture of the labour situation in the shipping world. Companies are increasingly demanding that their new hires have the "right stuff" in addition to technical certification. This presentation will explore some of the methods used to prepare students to assume the responsibilities of a ship's officer, and will highlight some of the technology that is used.