Danica Crewing Specialists — International Crew Management & Maritime Recruitment
OUR REF NO: MCO-004
Danica Crewing Specialists is an international maritime recruitment and crew management company providing crewing solutions to shipowners and shipping companies. The company is Danish managed, privately owned, and independent from shipowners and ship-management companies. Its headquarters are in Hamburg, Germany.
Danica’s core approach is based on trust, reliability, quality and cost efficiency. The company states that its senior management has experience with major international shipping companies and that crew selection is supported by strict screening procedures and modern HR tools.
Main Services
Danica provides several key maritime services:
- Crew Agency — recruitment and supply of seafarers for different vessel types.
- Crew Management — full crew management solutions focused on quality and cost optimisation.
- Crew Competency — online and classroom training designed to develop crew competence.
- Supporting Services — additional value-added services for shipping companies.
According to the company, its international office network gives clients access to a large pool of seafarers through a single contact point. Danica says its recruitment network covers more than 290,000 officers and seafarers.
International Network
Danica has developed operations in major seafarer and shipping hubs. Its historical development includes offices or representation in Ukraine, Georgia, Cyprus, Latvia, the Philippines, India, Greece and Türkiye, while Hamburg remains the central headquarters.
The company opened a regional operations centre in Limassol, Cyprus in 2022, expanded into Batumi, Georgia, strengthened its presence in the Philippines through Seanovate Marine, and entered India through cooperation with Energios Maritime. It has also developed business representation in Athens and Istanbul.
Danica in Odesa
An important part of Danica’s network is its operation in Odesa, Ukraine. The company identifies Captain Oleksandr Kapitonov as Managing Director of Danica Crewing Services in Odesa.
This makes Danica particularly relevant to the Ukrainian maritime labour market and to Ukrainian officers and ratings seeking international employment opportunities.
Management
The company was founded by Henrik Jensen, who is Founder and CEO of Danica Crewing Specialists Group and Managing Director of Danica Maritime Services in Germany.
Senior management also includes specialists responsible for operations, recruitment and country management across Danica’s international network.
Development and Digital Recruitment
Danica continues to invest in digital recruitment. In 2024, the company introduced new candidate-engagement tools using WhatsApp, bots and algorithms to simplify and accelerate the application process.
The company also operates a separate online vacancy platform for seafarers and regularly publishes maritime recruitment and crew-management news.
Contact
For commercial enquiries, Danica lists:
Henrik Jensen
Founder and Managing Director
Office: +49 40 21 09 19 032
Mobile: +49 173 62 11 998
Email: jensen@danica-maritime.com
Official Website: danica-maritime.com
Danica Crewing Specialists can be described as a well-established international crewing organisation combining maritime recruitment, crew management, competency development and a growing global office network.