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Podcast: Day of the Seafarer - In conversation with Gerardo Borromeo

The Day of the Seafarer on 25 June highlights the critical role that ship's crew play in the industry and the global economy.

Marcus Hand, Editor

June 25, 2023

Marking the Day of the Seafarer this episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast features Gerardo Borromeo, CEO of PTC Group, one of the world's largest crewing providers, who is highly passionate about the importance of the role seafarers play, their well being, and ensuring it is an attractive career for the future.

In conversation with Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News, Gerardo discusses:

  • The importance of having a day that recognises seafarers and the sacrifices they make

  • The impact of the pandemic and awareness of the importance of seafarers in the wider world

  • Improving the mental wellness of seafarers

  • The role of seafarers in the energy transition

  • How to ensure future seafarers are trained for the technologies that will be used in the future

  • Designing vessels around the seafarers

Hear more about all these issues and much more from one of the world's leading top executives in crewing.

 Listen to the episode now on the player above or the app of your choice.

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.

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