Crew Connect Global 2026: Security, Criminalisation and the Digital Divide Dominate Day One

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The first day of Crew Connect Global 2026 focused on seafarer safety, legal vulnerability while working abroad, and unequal access to digital tools. Discussions reflected a maritime industry's shift from prioritizing efficiency toward resilience.

Day one revealed a shifting industry priority — from efficiency to resilience — as seafarer safety, legal vulnerability abroad, and unequal access to digital tools emerged as 2026's defining concerns.