Crew management: patterns for the future

Sudhir Malhotra, at The Standard Club, takes a look at the way in which shipping is changing – and crews along with it

Shipping is undoubtedly one of the most life-changing career choices an individual can make. The choice is usually made when a person is young and impressionable, mostly in their teens, and often the person joins ships with the vision that they will see the world, build up a solid career and be reasonably well paid for their efforts – a challenging, adventurous and fulfilling career choice.