As inflation & cost of living ever rising, the response will be "if they can, so can I". Keep in mind most politicians are attorneys who are true craftsmen in manipulation.
Where are society's moral church Leaders? Pushing the politicians aside.

Pulling the Race Card is a Cheap, Low Level excuse to stop communications.

Ever hear of "Apprentices Programs"? Practiced in some form in 90% of countries.
Sponsored by various union & trade organizations with government participation. Starting at middle schools, "Shop classes" where introductory to what skills could be possible & interesting.
There is a difference between Knowledge & Skill, DYI from Home Depot is knowledge, Fine Tuning that knowledge developed into a Skill, Mastering that Skill becomes a True Craftsman.

Why should the developer not import skilled personnel if such is not readily available to meet their standards? Sounds like a certification process is required. Are the infamous Unions &Trade Organizations willing to Ivest in such Education? Or just continue to collect dues & membership fees to pay executive/administrative salaries. Not a new problem...Complaining without solution is merely Cheap Hot Air.

There are 3 types of people/governments in the world: 1. Those that make things happen (proactive). 2. Those that watch things happen (dumbfounded). 3. Those who must say "What happened?" (permanent fog).
Which applies?
The marine environment is Your Sovereignty, Protect it! Manage what Impacts her.
ignorance is no excuse.

Reading the Owners & Operators Manual is not enough. Those who get hands-on practice will demand more money, only to be replaced with next group of cheaper " machinery newbies"
Look at the history of the expensive security boats, forgot to teach navigation...

Has anyone, URCA or any government agency actually reviewed the Compressed Natural Gas Proposal submitted to BPL by WMS over the years? The US sourced fuel would be cheaper & cleaner than LNG. The BPL financing alone is worth serious discussion.

Third World Politicians are proud of what they can get for themselves, WITH only Poor Excuses for the Burden on the Man on the Street... soon to be under the street. crab in bucket syndrome.

Wise up People, there is no perfect fair system.
Wether practiced for 2000years or 200years it matters little (US's experiment or Italy's Roman based system); it's the acceptance of the governed that matters, Period. We can expect little or demand a great deal from our leaderships, it's our choice!
When the economy is heavily one sided for the wealthy & little left for the balance of the governed... there are more than one serious issue to address.
Government is the only place where credibility is based only on, what is tolerated as normal behavior and hypocracy is a most common attribute.
(Ok, there are similarities in organized religions.)

It's not the fee or Fee(s) that is the issue, like most businesses it's passed through to the client.
It's the overburdensome Registration & Administrative Process!!!
Obviously reading is an issue!
Boat owners & charter clients want some anonymity, that's why most serious charter boats are limited liability companies, not unlike rental properties.
It's the mechanics of the processes. Govt appointees must complicate these to justify their position & employment. Good Old Colonial English Beauracrazy, to employ needless high numbers while ignoring impact on efficiency, such labor is cheap.

Web-shop lottery tickets anyone?

Everything govt touch, 3rd World Golden Turd Touch.