John Adams
Managing Director /Chairman / Vice-Chair at V.Ships UK Limited/ Bahamas Shipowners’ Association / International Chamber of Shipping

Profile

V Group is the leading global marine and offshore vessel management and support services provider – with a global reach comprising of 60 Offices extended over 30 Countries. Our multi-national and multi-disciplined 3,000 shore staff are experienced in all aspects of ship management services, for our diverse managed fleet of 2,200 vessels.
John Adams is Managing Director of V Ships UK, which has a history dating back over 30 years, with vast experience in tanker and dry bulk management, providing full technical management services to over 100 vessels, with a strong long-standing relationship s with Oil Majors. Owners benefit from our industry leading platform, ShipSure, which provides our customers with real-time access to data, and control, and complete transparency.
Of particular interest to CrewConnect Global is our Crew Management operation for our 44,000 Seafarers, supported by our world-wide crewing centres of excellence, headquartered here in the Philippines.
John has an extensive background in the shipping industry, specializing in Strategy Development and Change Management, and has previously held senior management positions with three leading Shipping Companies - and as an independent Consultant.
John was recently re-elected as Chairman of the Bahamas Shipowners’ Association, and Vice Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping, where he Chairs a strategic Working Group focusing on meeting the IMO GHG reduction targets.

Chairman's Welcome & Introduction
Nov 23, 09:00
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Industry Dialogues. Part I | Crew Changes, Seafarer Rights & Aligning Priorities
Nov 23, 09:40
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Industry Dialogues. Part II | Roadmap to Recovery: The "New Normal"
Nov 23, 10:40
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Audience Q&A
Nov 23, 13:00
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Welcome Back and Setting the Scene for Day 2
Nov 24, 09:00
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Flag State Forum on Crew Supply
Nov 24, 09:50
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Audience Q&A
Nov 24, 10:40
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And Now Let''s Talk: Has digital transformation proved itself in critical times & what do we focus on next
Nov 24, 15:30
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Welcome Back and Setting the Scene for Day 3
Nov 25, 09:00
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Interview
Nov 25, 09:45
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We The Seafarers| Seafarers Reflect on the Future of their Industry, Their Hopes and Fears
Nov 25, 10:00
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The "What If" Forum
Nov 26, 14:45
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