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Why Seafarers Are Important?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 6 min read
Why Seafarers Are Important?

Seafarers Run the Global Economy
90% of the world's food, fuel, raw material and manufactured goods are delivered by sea. Nearly all things sold world wide are transported through ships, which need skilled seafarers to operate, maintain and repair. What would happen to the world if the ships and seafarers didn't work?

How important are the Filipino seafarers as a product of our country to the world?

The maritime industry is a major contributor to this: nearly 400,000 Filipino seafarers were working overseas in 2013, contributing a total of more than $5.2bn in remittances. ... With shipping carrying over 90% of world trade, it can be said that Filipinos play an extremely significant role in this industry.

How do seafarers contribute to the economy?

1. The World Trade and Globalisation Depend on Seafarers. Shipping is an industry that contributes over 90% to the world economy. There are about 51400 merchant ships plying all over the world, transferring goods between places, keeping the economy running.

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.