A ship’s seaworthiness is more than a technical requirement, it’s a legal and commercial responsibility. A vessel must be fit for its voyage in all foreseeable circumstances, and the duty of care rests firmly with the shipowner to meet the standard of a prudent owner. Crucially, seaworthiness includes proper manning and competence is not defined […]
As the war in Ukraine approaches its fourth anniversary, the resilience of the Ukrainian people continues to leave a lasting impression on the world. This strength is equally reflected in Ukraine’s seafaring community. When Russia launched its attack in February 2022, Ukrainian seafarers serving onboard vessels faced fear, uncertainty, and deep anxiety for their families. […]
The year has kicked off strongly for Danica with the launch of our new recruitment office in Istanbul, expanding our ability to provide high-quality Turkish crew to our clients. Turkey is a key maritime nation, and the home port for around 38,000 officers and 96,000 ratings. Turkish maritime education is highly regarded and Turkish officers […]
The global shortage of competent officers is growing, and industry forecasts indicate the situation will continue to worsen. At the same time, competition for qualified seafarers is intensifying, while geopolitics, conflicts, and sudden disruptions increasingly threaten crew availability. Traditionally, many shipowners have relied on crew from one or two nationalities. While this once offered simplicity […]
Our international crewing services give clients access to seafarers from a wide range of nationalities, including EU, Ukraine, Georgia, Turkey, India, and the Philippines. Regardless of origin, we ensure that only the right seafarers step on board our clients’ vessels. Every candidate is subject to the same strict screening standards, applied consistently across all nationalities. […]
Throughout the year, we have been dedicated to finding the best recruits to provide ship owners with trusted, high-quality crew solutions as well as supporting seafarers in safe, rewarding careers. Thank you to all our clients, partners, and crew members for being part of our journey this year. Happy Holidays and see you all in […]
Air travel costs continue to rise, and for crew changes the timing of ticket purchases now makes a significant difference. Airlines are increasing fares much earlier than in previous years, especially on popular crew-change routes. In many cases, prices climb sharply in the final two to three weeks before departure. Booking flights well in advance […]
A notable lowlight from this year’s Crewing Survey is that while seafarer demand remains steady, wage increases have been very modest. Most respondents reported only small adjustments to their salaries in 2025, far lower than the sharp rises seen in previous post-pandemic years. Many seafarers said that although wages increased slightly, the rises are not […]
As 2025 comes to an end, we at Danica look back on another successful year marked by many positive developments. The industry is suffering from a steep increase in fake applications from seafarers, and many crewing agencies are requiring seafarers to pay a commission against employment. At the same time, the shortage of competent seafarers […]