Cruise Breakout Forum: Navigating the future of the cruise industry

Taking place during the morning of Day One (Tuesday 21 November), and featuring a carefully curated and dynamic program of market analysis and actionable opportunities, the central focus of the Cruise Breakout Forum will revolve around crew recruitment, deployment, and onboard management.

The day will begin with an illuminating industry keynote, setting the stage for a captivating morning of in-depth examination. Shortly following this, audiences will have the chance to engage in two expert panel-led discussions:

The first will focus on creating a successful recruitment process, amidst the industry’s prevalent staff shortage issues. Esteemed panellists for this session include:

Joost van Ree, Ocean Technologies Group
Eric Visser, Holland America Line
Karen Avelino, Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc
Georgia Dowdall, MSC Cruises
Pam Kern, Kern and Co., LLC

The second panel discussion will delve into the crucial topic of crew retention; exploring the evolving onboard needs of modern crew members and how these correlate to long-term commitment. Esteemed panellists for this session include:

Joost van Ree, Ocean Technologies Group
Capt. Andre van Schoonhoven, Holland America Line & Seabourn
Veronika Cernakova, Mental Health Support Solutions
Tim Lodder, Blue Orange Wave

The Cruise Breakout Forum will conclude with the ATPI Lunchtime Session, which will facilitate an opportunity to enjoy light refreshments and complementary lunch, but also – quite critically – will offer attendees a chance to explore strategies and best practices for achieving significant cost savings while maintaining utmost safety and efficiency. This enlightening panel discussion will feature:

Calypso Diareme, ATPI Marine Travel
Eleftheria Letsiou, ATPI Marine Travel
David-George Tidmarsh, Seachefs Cruises
Nataraj Iyer, Qatar Airways
Joost van Ree, Ocean Technologies Group
Steffen Siebert, S5 Agency World
Grant Holmes, Inchcape Shipping Services

Chris Morley, Group Director of Seatrade Maritime, shared his enthusiasm for this session, stating: “We will wrap up the Breakout with a working lunch provided by ATPI Travel, during which a panel of experts will walk you through some of the proven ways which can lead to achieving significant cost savings in the crew rotations for Cruise Ships.”

Participants in the Cruise Breakout Forum also have the option to extend their stay in Manila for Seatrade Maritime CrewConnect Global, the world’s leading event for the crewing and manning industry. Here, delegates can immerse themselves in an expertly curated agenda, explore an intimate showcase of crewing service suppliers, and connect with like-minded professionals who share their industry interests and goals.

For further information about the Cruise Breakout Forum and Seatrade Maritime CrewConnect Global, please visit the official website at www.crew-connect-global.com.

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