The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) has voted to support a Nautilus International motion calling for the future proofing of maritime skills and training, at STUC's 127th Annual Congress in Dundee.

In delivering the motion to Congress, Nautilus head of Industrial Micky Smyth pointed out that globally, with a decarbonisation target date of 2050, 750,000 seafarers require additional training.

'The challenge is to deliver the skills at a pace that matches the ambition and delivery of change,' he said.

'With the country in a crisis of productivity, support for upskilling and reskilling is support for increasing productivity and support for people led economic growth that is sustainable.

'It is increasingly apparent is that as an island nation, there is

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