The Sjömansskolan's training ship Polfors at Söder Mälarstrand in Stockholm will need to move about a kilometer closer to Slussen this summer to make way for a bathing area. According to the school's principal, this threatens the education, as the new berth is too narrow, affecting important training elements and making it difficult or impossible to empty the ship's latrine tank. Opposition councilor Jan Jönsson of the Liberal Party criticizes the decision, calling it irresponsible and arguing that the majority rule has not taken the school's warnings seriously, especially during a time of shortage of maritime personnel.
He states that the school trains about 20 percent of Swedish maritime personnel, and a disruption could be a huge loss for Swedish shipping. Traffic councilor Lars Strömgren of the Green Party says the city has engaged in dialogue with the school about the move and believes the new location is suitable, being closer to Slussen and more convenient for some. During the interview, SVT also asked Jönsson about his planned departure from the Liberal Party, but he declined to comment, referring to an ongoing process in the party.
this threatens the education, as the new berth is too narrow, affecting important training elements and making it difficult or impossible to empty the ship's latrine tank
calling it irresponsible and arguing that the majority rule has not taken the school's warnings seriously, especially during a time of shortage of maritime personnel
the school trains about 20 percent of Swedish maritime personnel, and a disruption could be a huge loss for Swedish shipping
the city has engaged in dialogue with the school about the move and believes the new location is suitable, being closer to Slussen and more convenient for some
he declined to comment, referring to an ongoing process in the party