Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the maritime industry once again faces a great challenge to overcome this unprecedented situation for stranded seafarers.Our seafarers are ON BOARD BUT they must NOT feel ALONE, highlights Mrs Maria Christopoulou, Associate of ASCOT Consulting.

During the inaugural Hellenic American Maritime Forum in Athens, Mrs. Maria Christopoulou, Quality & Training Manager, Neda Maritime Agency Co. Ltd. said shipping companies may need to adopt a practical method based on a SWOT analysis, assessing strengths and weaknesses, and turning them into opportunities.