Every year crewing professionals gather to discuss trends, learn new strategies and connect with suppliers and service providers. It is the must-attend event for anyone involved in crewing, recruitment, welfare and seafarer management.
Who should attend:
- Shipowners, operators
- Fleet management
- Managing agencies
- Training providers
- Crewing logistics and operations
- Governing bodies and associations
The benefits
What to expect?
Actionable insights and industry knowledge
Get the tools and strategies that will help you keep pace with industry change. Our agenda covers key trends across ESG, recruitment, retention, training and seafarer welfare as well as providing important regulation updates.
Stronger relationships with your community
Catch up over a coffee or grab a bite to eat with like-minded professionals. At Crew Connect Global you'll find an abundance of relaxed and sociable networking opportunities - including the popular Crew Connect Global Awards.
The latest products, services and solutions
The Supplier Expo brings together the very best of suppliers to the global crewing industry. Discover exciting new products, fascinating technology innovations and the cutting-edge solutions that you didn't know you needed
2026 Speakers snapshot
Simon Spacey
Chairman
The International Maritime Employers' Council (IMEC)
Francesco Gargiulo
Chief Executive Officer
The International Maritime Employers' Council (IMEC)
Katie Higginbottom
Head
ITF Seafarers’ Trust
Sara Baade
CEO
Sailors’ Society
Capt. Theodoros Alegkakis
Chief Personnel Officer
ABC Maritime AG
Joanna Sawh
Senior Manager ‑ Crewing
Oceonix Services Limited
Haakon Storhaug
International Coordinator
Norwegian Maritime Authority
Martin Eriksen
Head of Safety Leadership & Operations
Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
Hear from our attendees
"The perfect event to end the year on!"
"A fantastic maritime event with a wealth of knowledge.
The delegates and speakers combined bring not just cultural and gender diversity, but experience frommentors across the industry. It is the perfect event to end the year on."
Sales Director - Garrets Intl Singapore Pte Ltd
Who you'll meet
Previous attendees include:
AP Moeller Maresk | Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement | Carnival Cruise Line | Columbia Ship Management | Frontline Management | International Chamber of Shipping | Grimaldi Monaco | International Maritime Employers Council | MSI Ship Management | OSM Fleet Management | Pacific Ocean Manning | Shell Ship Management | Suisse Atlantique | UK Department for Transport | V. Ships | Wallem | Wilhelmsen Ship Management
Sample job titles include:
Head of Crewing
General Manager HR Marine
Vice President for Crew and Travel Operations
Corporate Strategy Manager
Managing Director
Crew Operations Manager
Senior Policy Advisor, Seafarer Protection
Global Director of Operational Support
Head of Training
Ready to explore the future of crewing at Crew Connect Global?
As a long-term partner of IMEC, Crew Connect Global is delighted to offer IMEC members a 10% discount on the conference tickets. Contact our delegate sales Peter.Coffey@informa.com to book your ticket at the discounted price.