Seafarer training has increased and improved this year – thanks to shipping companies embracing the use of digital technology. A survey by crewing specialist Danica revealed that nearly a third of all seafarers who responded to say they had received training from their company this year had been trained online – a huge increase from […]
Danica’s annual Seafarer Survey is conducted between May and October among its database of more than 43,000 Eastern European seafarers. This year 8,392 crew responded, the majority of whom were Ukrainian and Russian senior officers. The survey consisted of 42 questions, the majority of which were also asked the previous year, thereby providing comparison data. […]
The global pandemic presents a huge logistical challenge for the international shipping industry and our seafarers are on the front line. Seafarers have shown immense dedication, courage and understanding during the Covid-19 pandemic. Over the past nine months seafarers have worked many months longer at sea than planned, have endured complicated transits to return home, […]
Ship operators are being warned to expect higher crewing costs next year as pandemic measures and challenges in carrying out crew changes push prices higher. Henrik Jensen, managing director of Danica Crewing Specialists, has analysed recent crew costs and reports that each crew change is costing an extra $2,000 USD – doubling the price since […]
Responding to the need to continue providing efficient and effective training during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Danica Crewing Specialists and the Norwegian Training Center (NTC) are now working together to offer a portfolio of high-quality online training courses to seafarers in Eastern Europe. The courses are all being delivered online to avoid any problems associated […]
As the spotlight falls on the shipping industry on World Maritime Day (September 24), Danica is urging everyone to spare a thought for seafarers. Henrik Jensen, Managing Director of Danica Crewing Specialists, says it is important to highlight the crucial role seafarers have played in supporting the global economy as the world battles to overcome […]
Ship operators are doing all they can to ensure the safety of seafarers around the globe and the trade of vital food and supplies – but these important measures are proving costly as well as tricky warns a crew specialist. Henrik Jensen of Danica Crewing Services reports that they recently placed a crew of 19 […]
The world must not ignore the problems faced by the hundreds of thousands of seafarers who remain at sea, delivering trade and aid around the world during the Covid-19 pandemic, warns crewing specialist Henrik Jensen of Danica Crewing Services. Speaking out on the Day of the Seafarer, Mr Jensen urged everyone associated with the shipping […]
Seafarer training will change significantly as a result of the coronavirus pandemic predicts crew manager Henrik Jensen. Crew learning has transferred almost exclusively to online methods due to the worldwide travel bans and quarantine restrictions imposed across the globe. And Mr Jensen says he expects it to remain this way post-pandemic as the maritime industry […]