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Marsen Insight Vol 3: Why is looking beyond a seafarer’s CV is important?
On paper, many seafarers may look qualified. The common baseline to judge competence are seen through certificates, years of sea service, and training records. But these documents don’t always reflect a seafarer’s current technical capabilities or soft skills. For shipowners and operators, what truly important is assigning the right seafarers on the right vessel. Beyond…
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Marsen Insight Vol 2: Why do manpower still matter in the era of advanced ships?
Introduction Technology is reshaping the shipping industry faster than ever. Innovations that once seemed unprecedented to implement are now becoming reality. These inventions are smart ships with AI, advanced sensors, and remote operations. Research shows that automation and digital systems will soon take on a bigger role in vessel operations. As Chan et al. (2025)…
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Marsen Insight Vol 1: The Cost of Crew Turnover: How Professional Manning Saves You Money
Why Crew Turnover Hurts More Than You Think For shipowners and operators of merchant vessels, seafarer turnover is more than just a manning issue, it is a financial drain. Each time a seafarer leaves, the costs accumulate from recruitment, medical checks, travel, training, on boarding, and other hidden costs of lost productivity. Researches in both…
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