2021 11th Annual Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum - Crewing - The Crisis Continues - Is There an End in Sight?
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Podcast Summary
Day 1
CREWING - THE CRISIS CONTINUES - IS THERE AN END IN SIGHT?
The crewing crisis is a global issue - but the implementation involves international organizations, national jurisdictions, charterers, shipowners and more. The recent crisis in India has elevated the crewing crisis to a new height. The current situation shows the urgency and importance to coordinate all stakeholders into streamlining policy making at an international level and achieving implementation across the board. Is this possible - and how can be it done so we can move from discussion to resolutions?
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS BY
Mr. Vassilios Demetriades, Deputy Shipping Minister - Republic of Cyprus
The International Labor Organization adopted in April 2021 a resolution endorsing the global vaccination program proposed by the Republic of Cyprus, which was the first country to submit such a proposal as part of an effort to help alleviate the global crew crisis.
PANEL DISCUSSION
Moderator:
Ms. Antonia Panayides, Partner – Reed Smith
Panelists:
- Mr. Bjorn Hojgaard, CEO - Anglo-Eastern Univan Group; Chairman - The Hong Kong Shipowners Association
- Mr. Rene Piil Pedersen, Managing Director, Head of Marine Relations - A.P. Moller Maersk
- Mr. Guy Platten, Secretary General - International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
- Mr. Stephen Cotton, General Secretary - International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF)
- Mr. Polys Hajioannou, CEO - Safe Bulkers, Inc.