NAVIGATING THROUGH AND PAST THE COVID-19 DISRUPTION
Human Element, Shipping & Global Supply Chain
Overview: The panel will address the practical challenges related to crew changes, which have been greatly impacted by the pandemic putting the well-being and safety of crews and ships at risk. It will also discuss the cooperation needed among industry stakeholders, regulators and governments to address these issues. Also, it will highlight the increasing presence of Chinese seafarers serving in international shipping.
Moderator: Mr. Edward Liu, Counsel & Legal Director - Hill Dickinson; Principle Representative - ICS (China) Liaison Office
Panelists:
Mr. Bjorn Hojgaard, CEO - Anglo-Eastern Univan Group; Chairman - The Hong Kong Shipowners Association
Mr. Dennis Svane Hansen, Vice President, Head of Global Manning - BW Fleet Management
Mr. Mark O’Neil, President - Columbia Shipmanagement
Mr. Terence Zhao, Managing Director - Singhai Marine Services
Mr. Allan Falkenberg, Chief Executive Officer, Crew Management and Offshore - Vships