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From workforce development to military and commercial contracts to environmental regulations, shipyards face challenges that seemingly have no end. Garrett Rice Master Boat Builders, Inc. Ron Wille All American Marine, Inc Joey D'Isernia Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. #shipyards #shipbuilding #maritimeindustry #workforce #military #government

Class 1 railroad transportation crew employment ticked up 0.3% in February to its highest level since before the pandemic, according to Surface Transportation Board data. Employment was up 3.8% y/y and 1.8% above the level in February 2020. Crew employment has been above pre-pandemic levels since May of last year. #StateOfFreight #Railroads #Intermodal #Employment

The autumn session of Railroad-101 is called for one week from tomorrow. In partnership with Steamtown USA, FRA will again launch into another fabulous fall season here at Scranton, Pennsylvania. Students are introduced to the basics of many areas of American railroading including safety, operating practices, rolling equipment, airbrakes, grade crossing safety, signals, hazmat, track & structures, rules, certification, locomotives...and a bit of history to tie it all together. This will be the first class with a module dedicated to Railroad Labor and their contributions to the industry over the years. Where better to immerse our people in the education of the rail industry and its history than where it made some of its biggest impacts? For this industry to really prosper, you cant forget where you came from....or are those trucks on the highways just a mirage? This combined training effort is the epitome of teamwork, and I could not have imagined such support. Safe travels to the students. Pour on the coal. Here we go. #justRAILROAD

Have you ever wondered what happens to ships at the end of their lives? Check out this article 👉https://lnkd.in/dRQqSuFi #Ship #Scrap #Dismantle #Shipbreaking #Maritime #MarineInsight #Merchantnavy #Merchantmarine #MerchantnavyShips

It was awesome having Tucker on the job site! Maybe there's hope for a third generation of the Hall family in the trades? #StartEmYoung Caterpillar Inc. #wedopower #webuildutah #makingthedirtworldabetterplace #builtforit #imakedirtlookgood #dirtisinourblood #powerindustry #construction #bluecollarlife #tradementality #constructionindustry #heavyequipment #heavyequipmentoperator #trucking #truckers #utahconstruction

The NSO Skills Delivery Group is up and running! Our first meeting took place at Cammell Laird and we had the opportunity to see first hand some of the amazing work there including delivery of skills and training on site. Our next meeting is on the 31st July and I would really like to hear from my LinkedIn connections about their current and future skills needs. For example, * What are the biggest recruitment and training issues as business you face now? *We talk a lot about skills gaps but what are those skills gaps now? Are they trade specific (for example welding / composites etc) or are they soft skills / power skills? *Most important of all, what do believe are your future skills and training needs, especially with the move to decarbonisation? Or are the skills going to be unchanged from now? I'll come onto the ideas and opportunities in another post but any ideas about how we attract the workforce of the future to consider our amazing maritime sector as a career choice are always welcome!

Future Made in Australia - largest electric ferry under construction

The primary focus of the restoration industry (as an industry) has been "fighting" TPAs. But, are TPAs really our biggest boogeyman? There's a huge chasm within the industry when it comes to representing the frontline person. At AFOR, frontline restorers are ALWAYS our single greatest interest. Until they have a louder voice in all corners of the industry, we will not stop beating this drum! As a frontline restorer, do you feel like you have a strong voice in our industry? Do you feel like your voice can make a difference? #Restorers #FrontlineRestorers #Restoration #PropertyDamageRestoration #RestorationIndustry #Technicians #Helpers #Assistants #CrewChiefs #Coordinators #OfficeAdministrators #AFOR #ToLaborBelongsAllWealth

The value of a competent Dockmaster is rarely appreciated.