Sponsored By

Hong Kong Focus: Crew Change during a Pandemic

Bjorn Hojgaard, CEO of Anglo-Eastern Univan Group, and Chairman of the Hong Kong Shipowners’ Association talks about the biggest issue that has faced the shipping industry in 2020 – the crew change crisis.

Marcus Hand, Editor

November 4, 2020

Talking with Seatrade Maritime News Editor, Marcus Hand, Anglo-Eastern’s Bjorn Hojgaard explains how as one of the world’s largest ship managers the company has dealt with the crew change crisis that has left hundred of thousands of seafarers stranded on vessels after their contracts end, or at home unable to start new employment at sea. He also discusses the need for a global solution to the crew change crisis by governments internationally and how Anglo-Eastern has used technology to overcome some of the problems presented operationally by the pandemic.

Read more about:

crew change crisis

About the Author

Marcus Hand

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

Conferences & Webinars

Marcus Hand regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars.

See more from Marcus Hand
Get the latest maritime news, analysis and more delivered to your inbox
Join 12,000+ members of the maritime community

You May Also Like

Latest in Red Sea Crisis

thumbnail
Containers
Gemini to pick from twin network options in OctoberGemini to pick from twin network options in October
byGary Howard
Sep 10, 2024
2 Min Read
thumbnail
Containers
Standalone MSC network to offer Suez and Cape routesStandalone MSC network to offer Suez and Cape routes
byGary Howard
Sep 9, 2024
1 Min Read
View of container ship from the air
Containers
ONE and SeaLead launch new Red Sea servicesONE and SeaLead launch new Red Sea services
byMarcus Hand
Sep 5, 2024
2 Min Read
Latest News
VIEW ALL
Sep 18 - Sep 19, 2024
Connecting global maritime and logistics professionals in Saudi Arabia.
learn more
Recent Podcasts