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Q It was mentioned in a

previous seminar that if the A
business carried on making Annual leave is included
good profit, a paid annual in the current pay package,
leave would be considered. therefore, today's answer is 'No'.
Is this still on the table?

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Q What is HR and Crewing

doing to address the recent A
unprecedented loss of experience Shoreside have had a major recruitment drive with UK BF in readiness for Brexit which has hit operations
both shoreside and onboard in hard. We are still an attractive employer, however, and have been able to replace staff. Onboard, some
the last 6 months, particularly senior engineers left following a restructure but this is understandable for their own personal aspirations.
with regard to staff retention? Deckside has also been affected as promotion prospects are slow due to the current age profile of our Senior
Officers. In saying that, most leavers have not gone to other ferry operators, so we are not losing staff to
competitors. Some are leaving the industry for other career opportunities or for a better home-life balance.

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Q I can't help but notice
that all of you are male. A
In our drive to be diverse This is indeed an issue within
and inclusive, do you see the shipping industry in general.
this dynamic changing any We need to do better with gender
time soon? diversity and are partnering with
local schools to showcase the types
of careers we have available for all.

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