Crew Connect 2022- what did we learn? The very welcome return of Crew Connect as an in-person event last month saw crewing, training, and technology experts from across our industry coming together in Manilla to share thoughts, discuss issues and get some much-needed...
Posidonia 2022 After four years away, Posidonia returned in 2022 and saw more people walk through its doors than any of its previous editions. Those that wound their way through hall 2 to join our Wednesday seminar, were treated to presentations and an...
Tackling Problems at Sea: Onboard Conflict Resolution Increasingly, maritime charities have reported an increase of conflict onboard vessels. Numerous welfare organisations, such as ISWAN and Mission to Seafarers, have raised concerns as tensions rise between crews....
From Crewing to Maritime HR Crewing is changing. In response to an increasingly competitive market for top talent, leading shipping companies are evolving their approach to recruiting and retaining seafarers. The traditional approach to crew management, which is...
Recalibrating Crewing Supply As the tragic events in Ukraine unfold, shipping is faced with extreme crewing difficulties. With 14.5% of the global seafaring population affected by the conflict, travel bans and restrictions, it is a time of real concern. What are the...
Meet OTGs new Group Business Director with big ambitions for the Cruise and Mega Yacht Industries By Jurate Rancyte Joost Van Ree is a well-known figure in maritime and in particular the Cruise Industry. Now having joined Ocean Technologies Group as Group Business...