Venue: Dubai, UAE

ACI’s 4th Maritime HR and Crew Development Conference in Dubai will highlight the topical issues relating to acute shortage of crew. The manning crisis is now at a critical point and is affecting different aspects of the shipping industry. The lack of skilled crew has resulted in safety and environmental concerns as well as inhibiting the growth of shipping companies. In this conference, delegates will have the opportunity to hear from their peers on the latest HR and crew management strategies to overcome these challenges. You will also have the opportunity to join interactive discussions where issues such as safety, environmental protection and realistic solutions to the manning crisis will be discussed.

The agendaThroughout the 2 days you will have the opportunity to hear from your industry peers and discover the most topical developments in crew management. The agenda will cover the following critical areas:

• Discover the latest strategies in managing crew shortages
• Understand the factors resulting in the manning crisis
• Examine the solutions employed by leading shipowners and managers to overcome these challenges
• Hear from industry experts on selection, recruitment and retention strategies
• Determine the current challenges facing the tankers and offshore and how the different parties are working together to minimise the impact of the crew crisis

• Hear from an outstanding line-up of the industry’s leading HR & Manning senior executives and decision makers
• Network informally with a relatively small, targeted group of senior-level executives and decision-makers from the shipping industry
• Learn more about your peers' best-practices, network with key industry leaders and your industry colleagues
• Discuss the latest challenges and developments in this rapidly changing and complex division of the industry
• Participate in roundtable sessions – giving you the chance to discuss the latest issues with your colleagues – and the speakers - in an open, informal and intimate setting.