John Adams
Senior Adviser / Chairman / Vice-Chair at V. Group / 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.

Welcome Address
Nov 22, 13:00
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State of Play in the Industry: Taking stock and setting the course
Nov 22, 13:10
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Crew Supply Forum
Nov 22, 16:10
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Conclusions & Wrap Up
Nov 22, 18:10
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Welcome Back & Recap Day 1
Nov 23, 09:00
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Mapping out the Future of our Industry
Nov 23, 09:50
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Crew Management and Flag State Forum
Nov 23, 12:30
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Digitization and the Future of Crew Operations
Nov 23, 14:15
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Conclusions & Wrap up Day 2
Nov 23, 17:25
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Welcome Back, Intro and Recap Day 2
Nov 24, 09:00
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The Future is Human: How to nurture soft skills, diversity, and authentic leadership
Nov 24, 15:00
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Conclusions and Conference Wrap Up
Nov 24, 16:10
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