Unfortunately HH, they have. A Contract company has secured a number of Captains to come here from O/S, later this year, to cover some KNOWN shortages. KNOWN!!!! They know they are short of crew, but what are they doing about it? The heads just dig deeper into the sand.
Second fact, May course for F/O's is underway, June is full with ten, July is empty, why?? Beacause they can't fill the slots!!!!!!!
Anyone considering parting with ten grand, wait!!!! It will turn around very very soon.