Seafarers are the backbone of the global maritime industry. They are also among the most affected when the industry undergoes change, whether from new technologies, staffing shortages or geopolitical tensions.

On this episode of Setting Course, we discuss the challenges facing current and future seafarers with Chuck Kemper, ABS Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Jennifer Harrison, ABS Senior Director of Learning Strategy, and host John Snyder, Managing Editor of Riviera Maritime Media.

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Guests
Chuck Kemper is Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at ABS. He leads the global human resources’ function, facilities and real estate, as well as security for the organization. He has over two decades of experience in the human resources field.

Jennifer Harrison has almost 30 years of experience in the maritime industry, the last 21 of which have been with ABS, where she has worked in various roles in software consulting, business development, marketing, public relations and training. Since 2022, Jennifer has led the technical training development function for employees, including delivering programs for ABS Academies in Houston, Shanghai, Singapore, Busan, Doha and Athens. Jennifer also oversees the ABS Academy client training services. Before joining ABS, Jennifer was a ship personnel manager and crew purser working on board Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.