Topic summary
Mariner
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Sailor.
Professional mariners
Seafarers hold a variety of professions and ranks. Minimum international standards for merchant vessels are regulated by the STCW Convention. Certifications regarding safety and basic firefighting must be renewed every five years. The Maritime Labour Convention regulates other standards surrounding maritime employment in the 96 countries that have ratified it such as accommodations and payment of wages. As of 2021, an estimated 1.28% of workers in the maritime industry were women.