Crossworld Leads Industry Dialogue on Drug Awareness and Smuggling Prevention
Crossworld Hosts Drug Awareness and Prevention Seminar in the Philippines Together Always Ahead — in Safety, Awareness, and Responsibility On May 14th, 2025, Crossworld Marine Services took proactive action to safeguard the shipping industry and its people by hosting a Drug Awareness and Prevention Seminar in the Philippines. With the growing risk of drug smuggling incidents involving commercial vessels, the stakes are high—not just for seafarers but also for the operational integrity, legal compliance, and global reputation of shipping companies. A Collective Response to a Global Challenge The seminar brought together key stakeholders across enforcement, law, maritime regulation, and seafarer welfare: Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Philippine Coast Guard Philippine National Police (PNP) Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Del Rosario Law (P&I legal experts) Marino PH (Social Media and Advocacy Platform) Their unified message echoed loud and clear: NO to Drugs. NO to Smuggling. NO to Illegal Activities. TOGETHER WE SAY NO. Building Awareness, Empowering Crews This initiative reflects Crossworld’s core values—crew welfare, compliance, and long-term sustainability. Our investment in crew training and awareness aims to fortify every vessel’s first line of defense: its people. By educating seafarers and staff on the legal, personal, and operational consequences of illicit activity, we’re not just following industry standards—we’re setting them.
Crossworld at Nor-Shipping 2025: Championing the Human Element in a Tech-Driven Maritime Future
June Update: Crossworld’s Strategic Highlights from Oslo June was a milestone month for Crossworld Marine Services—one filled with collaboration, thought leadership, and meaningful dialogue at the forefront of maritime innovation. As the global shipping community gathered in Oslo for Nor-Shipping 2025, Crossworld took center stage in advancing the conversation around the future of crewing, digital transformation, and investment in sustainable maritime solutions. Nor-Shipping 2025: Showcasing Human-Centric Maritime Leadership From June 3–6, Crossworld proudly participated in Nor-Shipping 2025, one of the industry’s most influential events. At our booth, we spotlighted our commitment to building high-quality, future-ready crew pools and reaffirmed our belief that sustainability begins with skilled, supported seafarers. Visitors engaged with our leadership team on topics ranging from maritime wellness and retention strategies to integrated crewing support and compliance. The overwhelming interest validated our ongoing investments in talent development and technology. Seminar with Pyli Net: “Mapping the Software of Shipping – Humans” In a packed session co-hosted with Pyli Net, we explored a pressing question: As AI and automation rise, what role do humans still play in shipping? The seminar made a powerful case for why people remain the industry’s irreplaceable “software”—adaptive, ethical, and essential to safe, resilient operations. Panelists emphasized the need for upskilling, crew-centric digital tools, and fostering a company culture that values its workforce as its greatest asset. Simos Varias at the Oslo Maritime Venture Financing Forum Crossworld’s CEO, Simos Varias, was invited to speak at the Oslo Maritime Venture Financing Forum, a gathering of global investors focused on maritime technology. He offered Crossworld’s perspective on sustainable crew management as a value driver, highlighting how forward-looking investment in people, platforms, and processes is creating long-term competitive advantage in the shipping sector. The session confirmed a growing alignment between capital markets and Crossworld’s core mission: to deliver smarter, human-powered maritime solutions.