Crew Connect Global 2025

We are thrilled to announce that we will be exhibiting and speaking at CrewConnect Global. This year's leading maritime industry conference will take place at the Shangri-La the Fort, Manila, Philippines, from the 11^th to the 13^th of November 2025.

Meet the team at Stand 12, where we will showcase our latest solutions to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and compliance within the maritime industry. Delegates will have the opportunity to engage with our team of experts and experience firsthand the range of our digital service offering. Conference Delegates will also have the chance to hear from Mintra’s CTO, Siren Berge, and COO, Kjetil Flood.

On Monday, the 10th of November 2025, Mintra is hosting a Customer Event at the conference hotel. This is an opportunity to meet with the Mintra team and hear about our latest products and services. Share your knowledge and gain insights from your industry peers and experts from Mintra. The event is free to attend and sessions will start at 11:30 am, with a buffet lunch at 12 pm, followed by networking from 3 pm.

Panel 7 - Current Use Cases for AI and Machine Learning in Shipping

Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at 12:05-13:00
SGT (Singapore Time, GMT+08:00)

Mintra’s CTO, Siren Berge, will be speaking as part of a panel titled 'Current Use Cases for AI and Machine Learning in Shipping'.

The adoption of AI and machine learning in shipping is transforming an age-old industry, making it more adaptable, efficient, and sustainable.

As these technologies evolve, we’ll likely see even more applications, potentially reshaping global logistics and trade. In this session, we look at current use cases and their impact on crewing and ship management operations.

Panel 8 - Training Technology: Back to basics

Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at 14:40-15:20
SGT (Singapore Time, GMT+08:00)

Mintra's CCO, Kjetil Flood, will be moderating the panel session on 'Training Technology: Back to basics'.

This panel discussion connects training providers, crewing agencies, ship operators and equipment manufacturers to discuss the ever-growing battle of availability vs competency.

With new technology and a thirst for retrofit ability on the rise, how can we ensure that crews have the competency and training required to keep pace with change.'

Panel 10 Moving the Needle - My Harassment Free Ship – what does it take?

Thursday, 13 November 2025 10:50 - 11:30
SGT (Singapore Time, GMT+08:00)

Mintra's Senior Vice President, Capt. (Dr) Sartaj Gill, will be speaking as part of panel 10, 'Moving the Needle - My Harassment Free Ship – what does it take?'

This session will expand on the discussion started at last year’s edition of the conference, going deeper into key welfare issues affecting seafarers and life on board, such as isolation, culture, lack of diversity, and the LGBTQIA + community and challenges faced by neurodivergent people.

Mintra is a Platinum Sponsor for this year’s event and the team will be demonstrating a range of products and services including the industry-leading learning management system Trainingportal, OCS HR crew management and payroll system.

Award-Winning Maritime Course Library

2,600+ courses including Health, Safety and Environment, Engineering and Technology, Business and Leadership and Trade Skills.

Trainingportal - Training & Competency Management

Trainingportal enables the efficient delivery, management, and reporting of remote workforce training and competence from one centralised solution.

OCS HR - Integrated Crew Management Solution

OCS HR is a comprehensive suite of HR and Crewing systems developed over 40 years.

About CrewConnect

Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global is the industry-leading marine crewing conference, dedicated to the issues, challenges, and opportunities facing the future of seafaring. Crew Connect is the annual meeting point for professionals responsible for every aspect of crewing and seafarer wellbeing.

As new industry and geopolitical challenges shape the future of shipping, the urgency to provide for the seafarer of tomorrow continues to gain momentum. The three-day agenda covers the most important issues, opportunities, threats, and challenges that the shipping industry needs to consider.

Meet the team