Cyprus Shipping News announces that EMA Marine joins as a sponsor of the 4th CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference.

The Conference will take place on 25 June 2026 at the Ble Pavilion in Athens. Under the theme “Crewing 5.0: Bridging the Gap Between Digital Efficiency and Human Reliability,” the 4th Mediterranean Crewing Conference brings together maritime industry leaders, experts, and innovators to explore the latest advancements shaping the future of crewing and ship operations. Register here

EMA Marine GmbH

Who We Are

EMA Marine GmbH is a Hamburg-based Manning Agency with a uniquely integrated approach to maritime crew supply. As part of YCF Manning, we operate in close synergy with the Ethiopian Maritime Training Institute (EMTI), the only maritime engineering academy in Ethiopia, enabling us to oversee the entire journey from training to deployment.

Today, we manage a stable rotation of over 2200 seafarers, ranging from Engine Cadets to Chief Engineers and Senior ETOs, serving clients across the global maritime industry.

Our Academy: EMTI What sets EMA Marine apart is our vertical integration. EMTI forms the educational backbone of our crew supply chain, ensuring quality and consistency from day one.
▸ Strong Academic Foundation: Before entering the Maritime Academy, all our cadets already hold a BSc in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an Ethiopian university, bringing deep technical knowledge to their maritime training.
▸ English as the Working Language: English is the official language of instruction and business in Ethiopia, ensuring our seafarers are workplace-ready from the outset.
▸ Internationally Recognized: Ethiopia has been recognized by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) since 2017, and is accepted by most major flag states worldwide, including Malta, Bahamas, Marshall Islands, Liberia, Italy, Panama, Germany, Cyprus, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, and Portugal, among others.
▸ Female Cadets Programme: Since 2025, EMTI has launched its inaugural batch of female cadets, reflecting our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the maritime industry.

Fleet Coverage
Our engineers are experienced across the full spectrum of vessel types:

▸ Container vessels
▸ Bulk carriers
▸ Car carriers
▸ Oil, gas & chemical tankers (including LNG/LPG)
▸ Cruise ships

Our Services

▸ Crew Manning & Rotation Management: End-to-end crew supply with a stable pool of over 2200 seafarers across all engine department ranks.
▸ Visa & Documentation Handling: We can arrange virtually all visa categories with minimal lead times, ensuring smooth sign-on processes worldwide.
▸ Medical Examinations: Our partnered clinic for pre-joining medical examinations has been officially recognized by the Steamship Mutual P&I Club.
▸ Specialized Training Arrangements: We can coordinate all required trainings, including LNG/IGF Code, Crowd & Crisis Management, and cruise-specific certifications.

Trusted By Leading Operators

EMA Marine works with a distinguished portfolio of ship management companies and operators worldwide, including:
MSC • Columbia Shipmanagement • ASM Maritime • Peter Döhle Shipmanagement
Oldendorff Carriers • Seaspan Crew Management • Navios Tankers • Thenamaris
BW EPIC Kosan • Carnival Maritime (AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises) and many more

For more information about the sponsor, please visit their website at https://www.emacrew.com/