Tag: Iridium OpenPort

Retaining quality officers and crew has become a full-time struggle for shipowners. As the shortage of candidates has become less cyclical and more structural, employers are having to look beyond simple remuneration and offer more value-added benefits.

Crew calling – a catch-all term that these days encompasses voice calls, SMS, email and very occasionally web access – is probably the best known of these and is a common part of such packages offered by owners serious about loyalty.