Port official warns over crew competency

摘要

Poor-quality crewing is a growing problem in European ports, a senior port official revealed to industry representatives in February.rnPresenting the 2009 results for the Port of Rotterdam, European Harbour Masters' Committee chairman Jaap Lems warned that the declining quality and size of crews is a growing problem for port operations. He argued that lack of experience, fatigue, and communication problems are becoming more widespread on board vessels calling at the continent's ports. Reducing administrative burdens is the solution, Lems believes.