A major breakthrough for Ukraine’s maritime workforce is on its way, as the country prepares to launch a pilot scheme allowing remote processing of Seafarers’ Identity Documents (SID). The move is being hailed as a game changer by Danica Crewing Specialists for thousands of Ukrainian seafarers stranded abroad by war, bureaucracy, and logistical dead ends. […]
Danica Crewing Solutions will be represented at the following events. We are happy to meet if you are also attending. • September 9th: 1st Northern European Crewing Conference, Hamburg • September 15th-19th: London International Shipping Week • September 30th: Capital Link, Athens • October 1st: Safety4Sea Forum, Athens
Danica Crewing Specialists CEO Henrik Jensen will be chairing CSN’s (Cyprus Shipping News) 1st North European Crewing Conference in Hamburg on September 9th 2025. Henrik said: “There is a gap in our industry where senior management and crewing people can hear and discuss the central issues and be inspired on how to create solutions. I […]
At Danica, we review more than 1,000 applications and CVs from seafarers every month. As part of our strict screening processes, we are disappointed to report an increase in CVs submitted with false information – such as sea service at higher ranks or on vessel types where the officer has never worked. We believe the […]
The Drewry Manning Report 2025/26 is essential reading for ship operators. The headline figures show there is an 8% shortage in the numbers of crew needed to fill vacancies across the board. On top of that, we are now just entering the school holiday period, where seafarers are reluctant to join and immediately go to […]
At Danica, we strongly believe that understanding the real-life experiences and opinions of our seafarers are key to improving working conditions and shaping a better future at sea. That’s why we’re currently conducting our annual Seafarers’ Survey for 2025 and inviting all seafarers to take part. This survey is well-known and respected throughout the maritime […]
As the summer season approaches, it’s important for all our seafarers to stay vigilant and well-prepared for the challenges that come with warmer weather and increased activity at sea. Key points to remember: • Hydration and heat management: High temperatures can quickly lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Always ensure you drink sufficient water […]
Danica Crewing Specialists Founder and CEO Henrik Jensen has given his backing to the IMO initative Day of the Seafarer, which takes place this year on June 25th. He said: “Day of the Seafarer 2025 is here and is focusing on the IMO’s My Harassment-Free Ship campaign. “I agree that this is an excellent topic […]
TradeWinds, one of the world’s biggest shipping news services, has run an article on fake seafarers’ CVs which carried the views of our Founder and CEO Henrik Jensen. Henrik warned fake CVs are a major threat to safety, with some officers securing senior positions using AI-generated CVs, false certificates and fabricated vessel histories — sometimes […]