Shipping companies need to pay as much attention to managing crew turnover as they do to retaining seafarers if they are to maintain safe and efficient vessel operations, according to Henrik Jensen, founder and CEO of Danica Crewing Specialists. Speaking ahead of Crew Connect Global 2026 in Manila (20-22 October), Mr Jensen warned that while […]
Ask Danica for a reference budget. With 10 locations worldwide, we have the global overview and the local expertise. The season to prepare budgets has come round once again. The crew budget is a significant element of any vessel’s OPEX budget and must be carefully planned and balanced to be cost-effective. At Danica, we will […]
A stable crew pool is an important factor in safe and efficient vessel operations, helping to reduce accidents, casualties and damage while improving the financial bottom line. Shipping companies therefore invest heavily in retention, with even major cargo owners, including oil companies, making compliance with crew experience matrices a commercial requirement. Retention strategies typically include […]
To be an innovative crewing service provider it is necessary to remain up to date about the latest developments, trends and thoughts in our industry. Over the coming weeks, you can meet the Danica team at several leading maritime events: • 12th Tanker Operator Conference, Hamburg: Danica Group Recruitment Manager Yulia Filchukova speaks about “Developing […]
Budget season is approaching, and many shipowners and ship managers are already looking ahead to their crewing costs for 2027. If you are preparing your 2027 crew budget, our CEO and Founder, Henrik Jensen, would be pleased to discuss current wage levels, recruitment trends and other factors likely to influence crewing costs in the year […]
Finding the right seafarers has never been more important for shipowners operating in a competitive global market. To help meet growing demand, Danica is continuing to expand its recruitment network and strengthen access to qualified maritime professionals across multiple regions. While the Philippines remains a key source of maritime talent, Danica has recently expanded its […]
Henrik Jensen, CEO and founder, will once again be attending Crew Connect Global, taking place from 20-22 October in Manila. “I’m looking forward to another busy and productive Crew Connect Global, catching up with industry colleagues, meeting new people and discussing the latest developments in maritime recruitment and crewing,” says Henrik. If you are planning […]
Danica’s investment in a new digital recruitment platform is already delivering results, with more than 10,000 applicants handled through the system in its first six weeks. Launched in June, the platform was designed to make applying quicker and easier for seafarers, while helping our recruitment teams identify suitable candidates faster. Instead of asking applicants to […]
More dual-fuel vessels are entering service and that number will grow considerably over the coming years. For shipowners, finding engineers with the right training, experience and certification adds another challenge to an officer market already under pressure. Methanol is a good example of why this needs careful planning. The change is much greater than the […]