Building Bridges at Sea
Every October marks the beginning of one of Crossworld Marine’s most meaningful traditions — the client visit and crew conferences season in Manila, which this year officially began with the NIOVIS Conference.
It’s more than meetings and conferences; it’s about reconnecting with the people who make global trade possible. Shipowners and managers travel to the Philippines to meet their crews face-to-face — sharing updates, ideas, and a sense of belonging that no remote session can replicate.
At the heart of these gatherings lies Crossworld’s long-standing belief: strong partnerships begin with strong relationships. These sessions create open dialogue between seafarers, fleet managers, and principals — a chance to celebrate milestones, discuss developments, and strengthen the trust built over time working together.
“Crew management is not just about logistics or economics — it’s about community,” says Makram Daouk, Chief Operating Officer of Crossworld Group. “When shipowners meet their crew in person, they get to see the commitment and pride that drive the vessels they manage.”
Art from the Heart — The Bahay Aruga Painting Contest
This October also brought color, creativity, and hope to the Crossworld community.
As part of its ongoing charitable mission, the Crossworld Charity Foundation organized a special painting contest at Bahay Aruga — a temporary shelter providing care for children battling different kinds of cancer.
The Foundation, which has been supporting Bahay Aruga since 2015, invited the young residents to create artworks inspired by the sea, ships, and the maritime world for Crossworld’s 2025 seasons’ greetings cards.
What emerged were genuine masterpieces — bright, imaginative, and filled with the courage of children who fight battles far greater than any storm at sea.
The Crossworld Charity Foundation awarded every child for their participation, celebrating their strength, creativity, and effort.
Later, the paintings will be auctioned, with all proceeds going back to the Foundation to support its continuous work with Bahay Aruga and other children in need.
Together Always Ahead
Both initiatives — the NIOVIS-powered launch of the Manila client visit season and the Bahay Aruga painting contest — capture what defines Crossworld: community, consistency, and care.
From bridge to boardroom and from home to harbor, Crossworld continues to strengthen the ties that keep the maritime world moving — Together Always Ahead.
