<span style="color: #222222;">Shipping Minister Mansukh Mandaviya today virtually launched an online exit examination for the seafarers. Seafarers can now appear in the exam from their homes during this unprecedented pandemic period.<br />''<br />'' Mr. Mandaviya said, India is known for its skilled and quality seafarers. He said, the number of seafarers reached 2.34 lakhs in 2019 which was 1.54 lakhs in 2017. He said, our target is to prepare 5 lakh seafarers to cater to the growing needs of Indian and global maritime industry. <br />''<br />''Mr. Madaviya said, it is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision that the maritime sector can generate an enormous number of jobs for Indian youth.</span><br />