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InterManager urges continued investment in next generation of seafarers in tough timesInterManager urges continued investment in next generation of seafarers in tough times

InterManager is urging the industry to continuing investing the next generation of seafarers despite the tough times it has been going through.

Marcus Hand, Editor

December 22, 2016

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In his New Year message InterManager president Bjørn Jebsen said: “There is no shying away from the fact that 2016 has been a difficult year for our industry. The frighteningly low freight markets domino effect on the whole industry has tested even the most seasoned of maritime professionals.”

The situation has been worsened by the downturn in the offshore industry which has added another layer of uncertainty.

Jebsen urged companies not forget about seafarers which he said InterManager argued had been pushed to the back of people’s minds in these penny pinching times.

“Without talented, competent seafarers, many of whom are spending Christmas at sea, the trade cycle would simply not work. InterManager is encouraging investment in the next generation of seafarers, who will play a vital role in restarting the growth of our industry.”

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About the Author

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.

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