The number of registered seafarers in Greece rose by 2.6% in 2025, approaching 27,000, according to data presented in the fourth annual report of the Seafarers’ Pension Fund (NAT).
Speaking at the presentation of the report at the Eugenides Foundation, Deputy Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Stefanos Gkikas described seafarers as “the most valuable asset of Greek shipping” and stressed the importance of safeguarding their health, safety and labour rights.
Gkikas highlighted growing interest among younger generations in maritime careers, noting that 1,486 new deck officers and marine engineers enrolled in Greece’s Merchant Marine Academies during the 2025-2026 academic year, including 225 women.
Young people aged between 18 and 30 now account for 34.5% of all registered seafarers, according to the report’s findings.
The deputy minister said the ministry is continuing outreach initiatives aimed at informing students about career opportunities in the maritime sector, as part of broader efforts to attract new entrants to the profession.
He also announced forthcoming measures designed to strengthen the rights and support framework for women working at sea, reflecting the government’s focus on increasing female participation in the shipping workforce.
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