Endless sequence of ridiculous events held up navigator lacking a skilled worker (9)
I believe the answer is:
craftsman
'skilled worker' is the definition.
(craftsman is a kind of skilled worker)
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for craftsman that I've seen before include "Expert" , "Carpenter, say" , "Artisan" , "Skilled worker" .)