Danica’s Crew Managers’ survey confirms that seafarer salary costs are rising across all ranks, as revealed in our recent Seafarer Survey. Some 74% of the shipping companies who responded to our Crew Managers’ Survey said they had increased wages for senior officers over the past year, with more than 60% reporting increased wages for junior […]
Recruitment of seafarers is getting harder according to a survey of crew managers conducted by Danica Crewing Specialists. Nearly half of those responding reported they are finding it more difficult to recruit crew of the calibre they need for their ships, while more than 70% of crew managers said their job has become more difficult […]
Danica’s 2023 Seafarers’ Survey has attracted a great deal of industry attention since the results were published earlier this week. Our annual survey attracted responses from more than 6,000 seafarers and we have compared the responses with our previous four surveys to discover: Salaries are rising by at least 10% as the crew employment market […]
Salaries are rising by at least 10% as the crew employment market tips in the favour of seafarers, reveals Danica Crewing Specialists as it announces the findings of its 2023 Seafarers’ Survey. Across senior officer ranks salaries have increased some 10-15%, regardless of nationality, the Danica survey shows, compared to its 2021 results. Salary figures […]
In Danica we understand the importance of fitting the right candidate to the right vacancy. We know our seafarers well because they have all undergone our comprehensive recruitment process, including verification, interviews and careful screening using a number of HR tools including psychometric testing. Our experience tells us that the candidates who seems to tick […]
Danica Crewing Specialists is delighted to announce it has added Filipino seafarers to its expanding global crew supply portfolio. The company now has an office location in Manila, Philippines giving access to a large number of well-qualified Filipino seafarers. The Philippines is well-known as a key seafaring hub, offering a large pool of officers and […]
If some one tells you that they can easily supply you with competent crews covering any ranks then you should not listen further. Whilst it is correct that the supply and demand for ratings and junior ranks are nearly in balance at present, it is certainly not the case for competent, well-experienced senior officers. Shipping […]
In Danica we think and act as if we were the owners of the vessels trusted to us – that’s how much we care about your vessels! Danica’s focus is to bring the best crew onboard our clients’ vessels and retaining the crews. Each of our clients has a single point of contact with an […]
We have a busy schedule of meetings this month and would be pleased to meet new and existing clients during our travels. Our CEO Henrik Jensen will be at London International Shipping Week 2023 from Sunday 10th to Wednesday 13th and will take part in a panel discussion during the International Shipowning and Shipmanagement Summit […]