Abstract
Crew management is an essential element of shipping operations. The aim of this chapter is to provide a comprehensive and thorough understanding of crew management operations. The intricacies and multiple factors associated with crew management will be analysed and discussed in detail whilst identifying what best practices in crew management operations are and their direct interface with shipping operations as a whole. Subsequently, whilst examining the major approaches to this topic, one of essential aspect is the human element. In this context, particular focus will be placed on the various processes from the initial identification stage of supply of seagoing labour whilst understanding economies of scale and statutory requirements to facilitation of shipboard training and management and finally drivers of crew performance management. Lastly, a comprehensive discussion on the imperative role of marine academies and their existing relationship with shipping companies will be scrutinised.
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Anastasiou, J. (2017). Crew Operations Management. In: Visvikis, I., Panayides, P. (eds) Shipping Operations Management. WMU Studies in Maritime Affairs, vol 4. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-62365-8_4
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