Dr. Momoko Kitada, the Head of Maritime Education & Training at WMU, stresses the significance of shifting towards a quality-focused maritime workforce to attract and retain future talent. She emphasizes the need to make the industry appealing to younger generations by adapting to their evolving social skills and communication methods. Dr. Kitada suggests that mutual mentoring between older and younger generations is vital to bridge generation gaps and adjust to future work processes. According to WMU's research project, future maritime skills include emergency response, cybersecurity, green technologies, and 21st-century soft skills. By 2030, there is a clear need for upskilling in digital and ICT skills for aging management-level officers. Dr. Kitada underscores the importance of investing in maritime education and training to address evolving safety, security, and industry trends like digitalization and decarbonization. She recommends a focus on proper training for seafarers operating ships with new fuels and technologies, highlighting the urgency in adapting to the energy transition and changing industry landscape.