Join Us at Crew Connect Global 2026

Investing in people is one of the most important investments we can make in the future of shipping. Across our global workforce, we continue to strengthen training, wellbeing and career development, with the Philippines playing a vital role as the world's largest maritime talent hub.

Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global
20-22 October 2026
Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, Philippines

Session Details
Wednesday, 21 October 2026
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

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Are maritime training and competence standards keeping pace with the future of shipping?

‍Fleet Management's Capt. Somasundar Nair joins regulators, training providers, seafarer representatives and industry leaders to debate the future of maritime competence and the modernisation of the STCW Convention.

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STCW Phase 2: 22 Gaps, a New Timeline, and Who Decides the Priority Order?

Alternative fuels, digitalisation, cybersecurity, mental health and emerging technologies are reshaping the competencies required of tomorrow's seafarers.

As regulation works to keep pace, industry leaders, training institutions, regulators and employers face important decisions about what should be prioritised and how future maritime professionals should be prepared.

Discussion Themes

Future fuels and future skills
Competence and readiness in a changing industry
Mental health, leadership and professional development
Emerging technologies and crew preparedness
The future of STCW
Industry readiness for 2030 and beyond

The Future of Maritime Talent

How can the industry prepare the next generation of seafarers?
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‍In this Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect podcast, Fleet's Capt. Somasundar Nair and Capt. Abhishek Sinha join Seatrade Maritime News editor Marcus Hand to discuss future skills, career development, wellbeing and leadership, and what it will take to attract, develop and retain maritime talent for the long term.

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Whether you are exploring your first opportunity at sea or looking to take the next step in your maritime career, we invite you to connect with our team.

Areas of Opportunity

Cadets
Deck Officers
Engineer Officers
Ratings
Technical Professionals
Shore-Based Maritime Roles

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Excellence Is Built Every Day:
Lessons from Olympic Performance

Olympic gold medallist Carlos Yulo shared powerful insights on the similarities between elite sport and seafaring in discipline, consistency and high performance. While elite sport and shipping operate in very different environments, both demand the same fundamentals: performing under pressure, maintaining focus and continuously striving to improve.

Speaking at Fleet Management's 2026 Senior Officers' Conference, his message resonated strongly with Fleet's officers:

Excellence is not built through occasional moments of success. It is built through the daily habits, preparation and commitment we demonstrate every day.

Pride and Professionalism in Seafaring:
Fleet Management Crew Seminar 2026

Every year, Fleet Management brings together maritime leaders, officers and industry experts to discuss the future of shipping, leadership, customer expectations, wellbeing and professional development.The Fleet Management Crew Seminar reflects our commitment to continuous learning and preparing seafarers for an increasingly complex operating environment.

The seminar reinforces a simple belief:

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Investing in people remains the most important investment shipping can make.

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Learn more here: https://www.fleetship.com/news/the-manila-times-seafarers-safety-is-of-critical-importance

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