Updated：March 11, 2025
From February 18th to 21st, Swire Shipping's Safety and Engagement Forum 2025, organized by Huayang Maritime Center Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "HMC"), was successfully held in Chengdu. Senior leadership of Swire Shipping, representatives from domestic agency companies, 77 crew members and their families participated in the forum. Captain Lv Shidong, Deputy General Manager of HMC, and colleagues from relevant departments also attended the event.
During the forum, senior leadership from Swire Shipping, training captains, and industry experts conducted in-depth discussions on topics including the latest trends in the shipping market, technological innovations, and green development. In the group discussion session, participants engaged in face-to-face communication with the crew members to jointly explore new approaches for solving industry challenges.
Mr. Stuart, Fleet Director of Swire Shipping, highlighted that the fleet had achieved brilliant achievements over the past year and he held firm confidence in the broad prospects of the shipping market in the future. He highly praised the seafarers who have served the Swire fleet for long time and fully acknowledged the hard work of all crew members and agency partners.
Captain Lv Shidong expressed sincere gratitude to the seafarers who have been working hard and making unremitting efforts, as well as to the shipowner partners who have established the communication platform and provided valuable opportunities. He emphasized that every successful cooperation is inseparable from the joint efforts and selfless dedication of shipowners and seafarers. These experiences have not only strengthened mutual friendship but also laid a solid foundation for the sustainable development of the shipping industry.
During this exchange event, a maritime safety training was also conducted. Through the training, a learning and communication platform was established, which improved the professional skills of seafarers. It also enabled the participating seafarers to deepen mutual understanding in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, enhancing the cohesion and centripetal of the team.
