It was a real pleasure for us at CASM to be associated with the first Columbia Shipmanagement Crew Conference, held in Mumbai on 14–15 October 2025.

Heartfelt thanks to Alejandro, Romans, Mark, and Varun for their valuable insights — and to all our officers who participated with such enthusiasm. Your presence and interaction made the sessions truly meaningful.

Grateful also to our backend team who worked quietly behind the scenes to make everything seamless — your efforts truly shone through.

Though CSM has been recruiting Indian seafarers for a few years, this was their first dedicated crew conference in India — a clear reflection of their growing focus on engaging more closely with Indian officers and crew.