InterManager

04/11/2026

Are we looking closely enough at the real causes of seafarer fatigue?

Hours of rest are only part of the picture. Working conditions, living environments and the wider pressures of life at sea all deserve attention.

At InterManager's seminar on 26 November, our second panel will examine how seafarer welfare conditions can contribute to fatigue and what more the industry can do to protect those working at sea.

Joining the discussion on 'Seafarer welfare conditions as contributory factors to fatigue' are:

🔹 Ellie Besley-Gould – CEO, The Sustainable Shipping Initiative
🔹 Raal Harris – Vice President, InterManager
🔹 Taner Umac – Head of Marine Excellence, RightShip

The session will be moderated by Capt. Kuba Szymanski, FNI., Secretary General of InterManager.

📅 Thursday 26 November 2026
🕚 11am–12pm (UK time)
📍 ITIC offices, 90 Fenchurch Street, London, or online

Join us for this important industry discussion, which forms part of the pre-AGM Seminar. Attendance is free and open to everyone!

To attend in person, email [email protected]

Join online: https://lnkd.in/ew2yxnFv

02/11/2026

How is third-party shipmanagement adapting to the demands of a changing industry?

From growing operational complexity to changing customer expectations, ship managers are facing new challenges and increasing demands on their services.

On 26 November, InterManager will bring together senior industry leaders for a panel discussion exploring how the sector is responding and what lies ahead - 'Third-party shipmanagement: Meeting the demands of a changing industry'

Joining the panel are:
🔹 Sebastian von Hardenberg – InterManager President and CEO, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement
🔹 Andreas Hadjipetrou – CEO, Columbia Shipmanagement
🔹 Håkon Lenz – President and CEO, Wilhelmsen Ship Management
🔹 Capt. Faouzi Fradi – CEO, Maryam Shipmanagement FZCO
🔹 Matt Dunlop – Interim Managing Director, V.Ships Northern Europe & Americas
🔹 Paolo Magonio – Head of Group Procurement & Services, Scorpio Group

The discussion will be moderated by Sean Moloney, CEO of Elaborate Communications.

The session forms part of InterManager's free industry seminar taking place ahead of its AGM.

📅 Thursday 26 November 2026
🕘 9.30am–10.30am GMT
📍 ITIC offices, 90 Fenchurch Street, London, or online

Free to attend and open to everyone!

To attend in person, email [email protected]

Join online: https://ow.ly/INxT5102Zbr

02/11/2026

A busy few weeks ahead for InterManager!

Capt. Kuba Szymanski, FNI reports as Capt. Paddy McKnight is due to attend the IMO Council's 138th session, where 40 Member States will be elected to the IMO Council, a key decision for the organisation's future.

Meanwhile, preparations are under way for the latest InterManager AGM and industry seminars on 26th November in London. The pre-AGM seminars taking place in the morning are free to attend for anyone but the AGM is open for members only.

If you would like to attend or require further details please contact Capt. Kuba Szymanski via InterManager website or email.

We hope to see you there, in person or online!

Watch Kuba's latest video update for more.

https://youtu.be/GDJsZ-za_oU

30/10/2026

Is ship management keeping pace with change? Are we doing enough to tackle crew fatigue?

Join InterManager on 26 November for two lively industry panel discussions tackling some of shipping’s biggest challenges.

Hear from leading voices across the maritime sector as we debate the future of third-party shipmanagement and the real causes of crew fatigue at sea.

London or online | 9.30am–12pm | FREE to attend

To join us in person, please email [email protected].

Come along, have your say and be part of the conversation!

Join InterManager in London or online on 26 November for a free industry seminar titled ‘What's next for shipmanagement – and are we doing enough to tackle crew fatigue?’, which will bring together leading maritime voices to discuss two of the biggest challenges facing shipping today. How can ...

26/10/2026

This week, Capt. Kuba Szymanski, FNI. brings us his latest update from a very stormy Isle of Man!

There's plenty happening at InterManager:

Capt. Garry Hallett is preparing for tomorrow's (27 October) webinar on Enclosed Space Safety: Shared Risks, Shared Responsibility, being held in collaboration with The Nautical Institute. You can still register here: https://lnkd.in/e5mncsbR

Kuba is getting ready for InterManager's AGM on 26th November, which will take place in London with the option to join remotely via Microsoft Teams if you cannot attend in person. Join here: https://lnkd.in/ew2yxnFv

Capt. Paddy McKnight is preparing submissions for the International Maritime Organization - IMO's next Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) meeting, with a particular focus on seafarer fatigue and wellbeing.

Watch Kuba’s weekly message here: https://lnkd.in/eSHxSe-8

22/10/2026

🔔 Reminder: Enclosed Space Safety: Shared Risks, Shared Responsibility

Enclosed-space incidents continue to claim lives at sea. What more can the maritime industry do to prevent them?

Join this important webinar, hosted by The Nautical Institute on behalf of the HEIG Human Element Working Group, as industry experts discuss practical ways to improve enclosed-space safety and prevent further tragedies.

The session will share key findings from InterManager’s enclosed-space survey and explore how better procedures, training, supervision and emergency preparedness can help protect seafarers.

InterManager will be represented by Garry Hallett, one of our representatives at the IMO, alongside fellow panellists Richard Cowburn and Capt. Pradeep Chawla. The discussion will be moderated by David Patraiko, FNI of The Nautical Institute.

Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to an important conversation about making enclosed-space entry safer.

🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/jS0h50ZZZMq

21/10/2026

InterManager welcomes the renewed attention being given to the unfair treatment and criminalisation of seafarers, following comments by the International Maritime Organization - IMO at Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global in Manila this week.

As highlighted by Seatrade Maritime, seafarers continue to face detention and lengthy legal proceedings, sometimes despite there being no evidence of personal wrongdoing.

This is an issue InterManager has campaigned on for many years, collecting data on cases of seafarer criminalisation and raising concerns at international level.

We welcome the IMO and International Labour Organization's guidelines on the fair treatment of detained seafarers, but these must be backed by meaningful action.

Seafarers deserve fair treatment, proper legal representation and due process and InterManager will continue to champion their rights and work to ensure their voices are heard.

Read the article here 👉 https://ow.ly/uGZi50ZZEWI

20/10/2026

InterManager Vice President Raal Harris joined senior maritime leaders in Manila yesterday (19 October) for the Seatrade Maritime Club VIP Round Table, held alongside Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global 2026.

The discussion brought together representatives from across the shipping industry to explore two important issues affecting the maritime workforce: improving communication with crews and supporting seafarers through periods of uncertainty.

With geopolitical tensions, technological change and evolving workplace expectations creating new challenges for those working at sea, the roundtable provided an opportunity to share perspectives on how the industry can better listen to, engage with and support its seafarers.

At InterManager, we believe that listening to seafarers and ensuring their voices are heard is essential to building a safer, more resilient and sustainable maritime industry.

Thank you to Seatrade Maritime for bringing together industry leaders for these important discussions.

19/10/2026

In his latest vlog, Kuba Szymanski shares updates on InterManager’s latest activities.

Capt. Paddy McKnight is working with Sustainable Shipping on an IMO HTW submission focused on seafarer welfare, a key topic also featuring at InterManager’s AGM in London on 26 November.

Click here to join the InterManager AGM: https://lnkd.in/ew2yxnFv

Capt. Gary Hallett will participate in the upcoming enclosed space safety webinar on , presenting findings from InterManager’s recent seafarer survey.

Click here to register to attend the webinar: https://lnkd.in/e5mncsbR

Meanwhile, InterManager Vice President Raal Harris is in Manila attending CrewConnect Global.

Watch the full vlog for more: : https://lnkd.in/ebhucfGC

In his latest vlog, Kuba Szymanski shares updates on InterManager’s latest activities. Capt. Paddy McKnight is working with Sustainable Shipping on an IMO HTW submission focused on seafarer welfare, a key topic also featuring at InterManager’s AGM in London on 26 November. Click here to join the...

15/10/2026

What lessons can cargo shipping learn from the cruise industry's approach to managing and supporting its workforce?

This will be the focus of a panel discussion featuring InterManager Vice President Raal Harris at next week's Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global 2026 in Manila.

During the session “Crew Tech Transfer: What Cargo Can Actually Steal from Cruise HR”, Raal will join other industry experts to explore how the cargo sector could benefit from the cruise industry's experience in using technology, innovative HR practices and new approaches to crew engagement.

With recruitment, retention and crew wellbeing remaining key priorities across the maritime industry, the discussion will consider how successful practices from the cruise sector could be adapted to improve career development, support seafarers and strengthen crew management.

🗓️ Wednesday, 21 October 2026
🕰️ 16:15 – 17:00

Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dqw3jWcP