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Manning agencies welcomed aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis for unique conference opportunity

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Manning agencies welcomed aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis for unique conference opportunity

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines have hosted their key manning agent partners from the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, India and Thailand on board its ship Borealis as part of a unique manning agents conference.

Representatives from Airborne Recruiting India, Kamaxi India, Wira Manning Indonesia and Bahia Philippines/Thailand were welcomed on board Borealis by CEO Samantha Stimpson and senior members of Fred. Olsen’s Crew Management team for a small part of Borealis’ world cruise, embarking the ship in Singapore and sailing for two nights to Phuket, Thailand.

The conference saw all of Fred. Olsen’s major manning agency partners, who supply the company with the very best crew to ensure guests have the best experience possible, invited to the event.

Joining the manning agencies were CEO Samantha Stimpson, Head of Crewing Paul Clifton, Crew Operations Manager Laura Zaikovska, Head of Quality and Resource Stuart Ferguson, and Crew Recruitment & Development Manager Jemma Thomas.

Paul Clifton, Head of Crewing at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:

“As part of our ongoing commitment to our crew, we are proud to have taken this hugely unique opportunity to host the key partners we work with on a daily basis. By letting them experience the product firsthand and meet the crew in their working environments, it will help us to build and strengthen our relationships further.

“We’ve been working with these agencies for many years and are proud of the partnerships we have formed. The conference provided us with a unique opportunity to further grow and strengthen those relationships.”

Joydeep Singapuri, Director at Airborne Recruiting India, said:

“A big shout out to Samantha, Stuart, Paul, Laura, Jemma, and all the others in the Ipswich and Singapore offices who made this Manning Agency conference such a huge success.

“Our recruiters gained invaluable insights into the uniqueness of the Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines brand and the teamwork required to deliver such a warm and friendly service – going above and beyond the call of duty to deliver that special Fred. Olsen experience that keeps their guests returning time after time.”

Kim Mendoza, Operations Manager of Bahia Philippines said:

"It was a great experience to meet our amazing team onboard who makes every day special for guests.

“It was also a wonderful opportunity to meet Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new CEO, Samantha Stimpson."

If you are interested in an onboard career with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, please visit: https://www.fredolsencruises.com/careers/shipside

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Ellis Orchard

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

At the heart of the Fred. Olsen experience is our exceptional crew, whose warm and attentive service is a hallmark of our cruises. Each team member goes above and beyond to offer personalised attention, forging genuine connections with guests to create truly memorable journeys.

Our smaller ships contribute to this friendly atmosphere, with their intimate size allowing for a relaxed yet engaging experience on board. You can enjoy a variety of curated activities, from regional cooking demonstrations to stargazing sessions, each designed to enhance your enjoyment and deepen your understanding of the destinations we visit.

And when it comes to our itineraries, our team of Journey Planners meticulously crafts each cruise, ensuring that we sail the most imaginative routes and visit the world’s most incredible destinations at the best possible times to experience them. Whether witnessing the Northern Lights or exploring hidden fjords, our expertly designed itineraries promise unforgettable adventures.

Join us on a Fred. Olsen cruise, where you’ll discover the warmth of a family at sea and the legacy of 175 years of sailing heritage.

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