Swapnil Walunjkar

Head – Marine People at A.P. Moller Maersk

Speaker

Swapnil Walunjkar Head of Marine People PhilippinesSwapnil Walunjkar is a maritime professional with nearly 25 years of experience across shipboard engineering and shore-based leadership. Starting his career with Maersk in 2001 and rising to Chief Engineer in 2014, he later held superintendent and management roles in Singapore, India, and Manila. Now leading Marine People Philippines, he oversees crew management, compliance, and workforce capability. His expertise in competency development under the STCW Convention, energy-efficient operations, and aligningtraining with evolving regulatory and technological requirements makes him a valuable voice on maritime workforce solutions and future skills.