Abojeb Group inaugurates a new office in Parañaque City

“As we move to our new home, we are excited to serve our customer and seafarers even better. Our company exists to deliver great people and services to meet the demands of our customers all over the world, and we now have the infrastructure to do this even better. More and more countries are opening their doors to Filipino healthcare professionals and teachers. And by taking advantage of this opportunity, we will be able to give more Filipinos a chance to a better life as we extend our services beyond maritime.” ~Mr. Carl Martin Faannessen, Managing Director, Abojeb Company

Abojeb shareholders, Mr. Endika Aboitiz, IMO Ambassador Carlos Salinas, and Mr. Bjorn Jebsen, share the stage for the inauguration ceremony.

Abojeb Group renews commitment to strengthening the maritime and manpower sectors in the Philippines last November 28, at its new office in Paranaque City. Abojeb Company, one of the leading maritime and manpower services companies.

Abojeb business unit leaders at the press conference during the new office inauguration at Ri Rance Corporate Center 1 at Parañaque City. From left to right: Arleen Asuncion, Senior Vice President for Crewing of Jebsen Maritime; Allwyn Lobo, Head of Ship Management of Jebsen Ship Management; Joeran Noestvik, General Manager of Jebsen Competency Development Center; and Fritz Lim, Business Development Manager of Abojeb Manpower Solutions.

Ms. Arleen Asuncion, Senior Vice President for Crewing of Jebsen Maritime, shares how Abojeb’s crew management arm differentiates itself through market-leading tech innovations and welfare programs.

Capt. Allwyn Lobo, Head of Jebsen Ship Management, expounds on the advantages of operating ship management from the Philippines and the country’s promising position to lead in the said field.

Capt. Joeran Noestvik, General Manager of Jebsen Competency Development Center, shares the company’s take on skills development of Filipino seafarers including career progression to remain a competitive source of maritime talent.

Mr. Fritz Lim, Business Development Manager of Abojeb Manpower Solutions, gives a primer on the land-based manpower recruitment unit of the Abojeb group which is active in the healthcare, oil and gas, shipbuilding, and engineering industries.

Abojeb's 35-years of success as a major player in the maritime and manpower sector of the Philippines. The recently opened office occupies the 5th and 6th floor of Ri-Rance Corporate Center 1 at Aseana City. With 3,000 square meters, it houses Abojeb’s entire workforce and provides a modern welcome to the seafarers.

Abojeb Group inaugurates a new office in Parañaque City

Abojeb Group inaugurates a new office in Parañaque City

Mr. Faannessen also mentioned that though Abojeb Group will remain focused on recruiting and developing Filipinos seafarers and providing quality and cost-efficient ship management globally, they are also looking at hiring land-based professionals because of the global demand for Filipino talent in the healthcare and education sector.

Mr. Carl Martin Faannessen, Managing Director of Abojeb, talks about the company’s continued leadership in the maritime and manpower industry and its commitment to continue bringing opportunities to Filipinos.

Mr. Bjorn Jebsen

Mr. Carlos Salinas, IMO Ambassador 

According to Faannessen, many industries are still in need of skilled and competent Filipino workforce. The Philippines is a top-of-mind choice when it comes to sea-based and land-based talent. Hence, the Abojeb Group continues to see the people of the Philippines as the backbone of its business also in the future.