Real data is vital to crewing sector in challenging times

At a time when recruiting and retaining seafarers is challenging and we face fierce competition from shore-based industries, the importance of having up-to-date real data from across the crew management sector is crucial, explains Henrik Jensen, of Danica Crewing Specialists, as the company reveals its latest survey results

Keeping a finger on the pulse of the crewing sector is a vital element in the ability to advise its owners, fill vacancies and recruit seafarers.