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Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global Agenda
20-22 October 2026
Shangri-La The FortManila, Philippines

Cagatay Isbilen
Director / Managing Partner at DESE Crew Management
Speaker

Profile

Cagatay Isbilen has been leading DESE Crew Management since 2015. In addition to crewing, he also manages group companies under DESE Group operating in ship management, chartering, land logistics and grain trading. Based in Dubai, Cagatay has played an active role in developing DESE Crew Management into an award-recognised crewing company across Europe and the MENA region. With a people-first approach to crew management, the company now provides crew management services to more than +100 vessels and continues to invest in training, competence development and seafarer-focused initiatives.

Agenda Sessions

  • The Officer Shortage: An Economic Emergency, Not Just an HR Problem

    11:15