Ukrainian Seafarers' Integration and Welfare at Odessa National Maritime University Panel
DESE Crew Management’s General Manager, Cagatay Isbilen, recently on June,2024 participated as an online speaker at the "Intercultural Communication and Development Strategies" panel organized by Odessa National Maritime University. During the session, İşbilen provided valuable insights into the integration of Ukrainian seafarers within the DESE fleet, highlighting the strong bonds and harmonious working relationships that have developed between Ukrainian crew members and seafarers from other nationalities. He emphasized the importance of intercultural communication in fostering unity and operational efficiency across DESE’s diverse fleet.
Addressing the panel, Isbilen also shared DESE’s ongoing efforts to improve the living conditions of Ukrainian seafarers, both on and off the ships. He discussed initiatives aimed at enhancing the well-being of crew members, as well as programs designed to support their families back home. These measures include providing comprehensive welfare packages, access to healthcare, and family assistance programs, which have been instrumental in easing the burdens faced by seafarers and their loved ones during times of uncertainty.
Furthermore, Isbilen detailed DESE’s longstanding commitment to the Ukrainian maritime community, underlining the company's leadership position in the country's crewing market. Since 2017, DESE has maintained its status as the leading crew manning firm in Ukraine, setting the standard for quality, reliability, and support within the industry. The company has built a strong presence in Ukraine by not only recruiting skilled seafarers but also investing in their development and career progression through targeted training programs and career advancement opportunities.
DESE's approach goes beyond conventional crewing practices, as the company actively engages with the families of its seafarers to ensure that they receive the necessary support, especially during extended deployments. The welfare programs reflect a holistic understanding of the challenges faced by seafarers and demonstrate DESE's commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its crew members and their families. This approach has solidified DESE's reputation in Ukraine as a company that genuinely cares for its seafarers, and it has been instrumental in sustaining the company’s market leadership.
Isbilen’s participation in the panel reinforced DESE’s dedication to promoting cultural understanding and developing strategies that improve the lives of Ukrainian seafarers. As DESE continues to expand its global operations, the company remains committed to leading the crewing industry in Ukraine and supporting the Ukrainian maritime workforce with innovative and effective solutions.
Addressing the panel, Isbilen also shared DESE’s ongoing efforts to improve the living conditions of Ukrainian seafarers, both on and off the ships. He discussed initiatives aimed at enhancing the well-being of crew members, as well as programs designed to support their families back home. These measures include providing comprehensive welfare packages, access to healthcare, and family assistance programs, which have been instrumental in easing the burdens faced by seafarers and their loved ones during times of uncertainty.
Furthermore, Isbilen detailed DESE’s longstanding commitment to the Ukrainian maritime community, underlining the company's leadership position in the country's crewing market. Since 2017, DESE has maintained its status as the leading crew manning firm in Ukraine, setting the standard for quality, reliability, and support within the industry. The company has built a strong presence in Ukraine by not only recruiting skilled seafarers but also investing in their development and career progression through targeted training programs and career advancement opportunities.
DESE's approach goes beyond conventional crewing practices, as the company actively engages with the families of its seafarers to ensure that they receive the necessary support, especially during extended deployments. The welfare programs reflect a holistic understanding of the challenges faced by seafarers and demonstrate DESE's commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its crew members and their families. This approach has solidified DESE's reputation in Ukraine as a company that genuinely cares for its seafarers, and it has been instrumental in sustaining the company’s market leadership.
Isbilen’s participation in the panel reinforced DESE’s dedication to promoting cultural understanding and developing strategies that improve the lives of Ukrainian seafarers. As DESE continues to expand its global operations, the company remains committed to leading the crewing industry in Ukraine and supporting the Ukrainian maritime workforce with innovative and effective solutions.
