July 2, 2024
We’re delighted to report that Danica’s new recruitment platform, launched in April, is proving very successful. Seafarers are reporting to us that they like the efficient and fast handling on our bespoke crewing website – www.danica-crewing.com – which enables them to apply for vacancies and update their CVs directly, as well as access useful company […]
June 18, 2024
Global crew supplier Danica Crewing Specialists has expanded its operations into Türkiye by taking on crew supply responsibility for a number of vessels, with more in the pipeline. Danica Crewing Specialists has more than 65,000 seafarers on its books and offices in all the world’s leading seafarer hubs, enabling it to quickly supply crew from […]
June 13, 2024
Economic growth in Asia and a maritime education system failing to catch up with steadily increasing skill requirements have led to a seafarer shortage that will not be dealt with any time soon, said the head of Danica Crewing Specialists. “That will go on for a long time,” the firm’s founder and chief executive Henrik Jensen […]
May 13, 2024
Join our Posidonia seminar to focus on key strategies for recruiting and retaining top maritime talent in challenging times – click here to register With skilled seafarers in short supply what new approaches do ship owners need to take to recruit and retain top talent? The maritime industry is facing a critical challenge: a scarcity […]
April 3, 2024
Crew recruitment is set to be accelerated thanks to the introduction of a new recruitment platform which aims to streamline communication with seafarers, enabling ship owners to swiftly fill vacancies with competent crew at a time when shortages are beginning to bite. Introduced by Danica Crewing Specialists, the recruitment platform – www.danica-crewing.com – utilises latest […]
March 25, 2024
Sadly, we are seeing an increase in the number of ‘polished’ applications from seafarers who submit false sea service records and ranks in an attempt to gain a post they aren’t properly qualified for. This is a dangerous time in the crewing market. With shortages in certain ranks and further predicted, it can be tempting […]
February 20, 2024
At Danica Crewing Specialists we understand the importance of having the right people onboard – and the serious consequences which can arise from not having the right people onboard! The shortage of competent crew is becoming more evident and is growing to become a critical issue. Under such conditions it can be tempting to lower […]
February 16, 2024
Danica provides a full range of crew management solutions to optimise your crew costs without compromising on quality. With offices in the major seafarer hubs, our staff and operations are located where they are needed, giving us the ability to react quickly while reducing overheads. Our crew management solutions are individually designed to fit your […]
February 16, 2024
As the war between Russia and Ukraine enters its third year we are pleased to report that the availability of Ukrainian seafarers is now on the same level as before the war broke out. Shipping has an ability to adapt quickly to change. When the war broke out there was concern as to whether Ukrainian […]