Changes in Finnlines’ Ship Management:

New Sea Personnel Manager Finland appointed

Niclas Seligson, former Master of M/S Finnstar, took the overall responsibility for leading and managing the Sea Personnel Finland department on the 1st of July 2025.

Niclas Seligson continues his long career at Finnlines. He has worked for the company for almost 20 years, the last seven of which he spent as captain of the M/S Finnstar on Finnlines’ Helsinki–Travemünde route. Niclas has spent the majority of his career at sea and made the transition ashore in July, marking a new chapter in his career. He will strengthen the renewed personnel organization with his solid experience and motivation to improve the operations and well-being of Finnlines’ personnel in the best possible way.

In his new role, Niclas will be responsible for the entire maritime personnel working under the Finnish flag, which currently consists of 848 people, as well as a team of 10 people on land.

“My job is to raise Finnlines’ profile as an employer and make us an attractive shipping company for future and current seafarers.

We want to ensure that our ships have skilled and professional personnel who enjoy their work,” Niclas says.

Lessons from the sea guide his new role

Niclas’ strong background as a captain on Finnlines ships has given him a wide range of strengths for his new role.
Niclas has spent a total of 31 years at sea, including 27 years in officer positions and 17 years as a captain. During these years, the importance of personnel management has been emphasized and practices have evolved.

“Managers must have the desire and ability to work with people. In my current role, I see it as a great asset that I know how ships work, I am familiar with the organizational structure, and I also know the people who work on our ships quite well,” Niclas explains.

As the manager of Finnlines’ maritime personnel, he finds it motivating to develop cooperation between the ships and the office. Working together with Finnlines’ professionals, from captains and chief engineers to engine room crew and stewards, is special, and the work of the shore-based organization on behalf of the maritime personnel is extremely important.