Since it would be equivalent to a large-scale economic stimulus package that could accelerate economic

recovery and generate approximately $9 trillion in additional global output by 2025, this would benefit
both health and the economy.Despite being at the forefront of the health crisis, seafarers are
increasingly being recognized as "key workers" who keep shipping and trade moving.Vaccine
procurement and distribution plans should be put into place quickly because most seafarers are from
developing countries.The longer-term outlook is being reshaped by structural megatrends that go
beyond the pandemic and its immediate impact. Eventually, as global trade patterns normalize, the
logistical obstacles caused by large swings in demand might disappear.