Managing Human Resources in the Shipping Industry

Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of figures; List of tables; List of contributors; Preface; 1. The workforce and the labour market; Introduction; A historical perspective; The seafaring labour market; Demand and supply; Recruitment and retention; Market imperfections; Discrimination; Trade unions and international regulation; Shore-based employment; Conclusions and implications for future research; Discussion questions; References; 2. Recruitment and the image of the shipping industry; Introduction; Recruitment of seafarers.