According to the “BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026” released by the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), India has emerged as the world’s second-largest supplier of seafarers, with 3.1 lakh professionals accounting for 12.16% of the global workforce.
The Philippines ranks top in seafarer supply, followed by India, China, Russia, and Indonesia.