Be part of the world's premier marine crewing conference
11-13 November 2025
Shangri-La The Fort, Manila
The Philippines
Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global is the leading industry marine crewing conference, dedicated to the issues, challenges and opportunities facing the future of seafaring.
Expect an expertly curated agenda, top industry suppliers and the return of the celebrated Crew Connect Global Awards.
At a glance
What to expect at Crew Connect Global
700+
leaders, influencers, and professionals in attendance
40+
engaging and interactive conference sessions
65+
of the best industry suppliers and problem solvers on the exhibition floor
100+
industry experts, visionaries and thought leaders
Best moments of the 2025 event
2025 Event highlights
2025 Speakers snapshot
Tommy Olofsen
Chief Marine Services
OSM Thome
Thomas Kazakos
Secretary General
International Chamber of Shipping
karen Davis
Managing Director
OCIMF
Sebastian von Hardenberg
President, InterManager CEO
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement
Katie Higginbottom
Head
ITF Seafarers’ Trust
Susanne Justesen
Director – Human Sustainability
Global Maritime Forum
Spyros Vlassopoulos
Managing Director
Ionic
Helio Vincente
Director
Employment Affairs International Chamber of Shipping
Hana Nguyenova
Project Coordinator
Global Maritime Forum
Erik Mohn
Director
Crewing Stödig Ship Management
What they will be speaking about
Tommy Olofsen
Tommy Olofsen Chief Marine Services OSM Thome
Karen Avelino
Executive Director of Business Development / Senior Vice President of the Cruise Division at Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc.
Capt. Pol Winston G. Haboc
Vice President PHILCAMSAT
Hana Nguyenová
Project Coordinator Global Maritime Forum
John Adams
Chairman Navguide Solutions
Supplier Expo
Must-meet industry suppliers
What's on
Learn from seasoned experts and do business with trusted suppliers
Hear from expert speaker panels
Explore an expertly researched agenda that dives into the most critical issues, opportunities, and challenges shaping the crewing industry, with insights to guide the path forward.
Meet with leading suppliers of crewing services
Our supplier showcase is full of world-class industry suppliers and service providers. Meet familiar brands and discover new-to-market names. Get hands-on with the latest developments, technologies and innovations.
Celebrate with industry leaders and innovators
The Crew Connect Global Awards 2025 ceremony will take place on Wednesday 12th November 2025. The entry for this year's Awards has officially opened. Explore the categories to see which would best fit you or your colleagues.
Our 2025 event partners
Platinum sponsors
Other sponsors
We are delighted to be working with a number of industry associations, organisations, and media publications for Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global. You can find out more about our partnerships here.