Migrant Crew Shortage Drives Boat Owners to Hire Across State Lines

Boat owners engaged in fishing and transport activities are reporting difficulty in finding sufficient migrant crew locally. The unavailability of adequate local workers has led them to look beyond their home state for labor. As a result, many are extending their hiring drives to neighboring states, arranging transportation and accommodation for workers who travel across state lines. Industry observers say the trend reflects broader labor mobility challenges in the sector, urging authorities to consider skill development and welfare schemes to retain workforce locally.