• 007Ace@lemmy.ca
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    10 hours ago

    Absolutely. Performance or safety metrics. But it can’t be based on age.

    • Sturgist@lemmy.ca
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      8 hours ago

      Then implement an annual cognitive function test for all captains. Soon as someone doesn’t hit the required metric on a retest medically retire them.

      This is a job where mental flexibility and quick decision making could literally be life and death, if the person in charge of the boat isn’t able to cut it then get them out.