B.C. Ferries Warns Ongoing Crew Shortages May Affect Peak Summer Travel
It is not the only one facing recruitment challenges, according to BC Ferries spokeswoman Deborah Marshall. The state of Washington and Alaska, as well as inland ferries, have reported toll shortages increasing levels of services and services. “Higher-than-expected retirements at key positions in the ship, the impact of vaccination policies and the difficulty of recruiting international candidates due to COVID-19, and the 25-year global shortage of professional seafarers are expected to pose continuing recruitment challenges,” he said....