<p>German shipowners are calling for the creation of a civilian “sea service” to strengthen the country’s ability to keep trade moving in times of crisis. The proposal, put forward by the German Shipowners’ Association (VDR), would allow young people to complete part of a future military service requirement at sea, building up a pool of &#8230;</p> </p><p><p>https://splash247.com/german-shipowners-float-civilian-maritime-reserve-amid-rising-risks/</p></p>