Tag: Career Paths

In our special column for this month, we are glad to host an interview with Mrs. Philippa Charlton, Chief Marketing Officer, Lloyd’s Register, who is particularly excited about the role digitalisation has in enabling decarbonisation in maritime. Throughout the pandemic, technology enabled organisations like LR continued to provide services remotely and support the supply chain as it navigated COVID-19.

In our special column for this month, we are glad to host an interview with Mrs Lucienne Damm, Senior Environmental Manager, TUI Cruises, who enjoys working on industry's environmental issues to find sustainable solutions but first and foremost, she finds it exciting working closely with crew onboard.

In our special column this month, we are glad to host an interview with Sarah Tangan, Career Counsellor, International Maritime Recruiters Consulting, who emphasises on the need of continuous learning, formal training and certifications, noting that there is a gap in the system within the industry when it comes to continuous education in Human Resources, diversity, and inclusion and maritime recruitment. 

In our special column this month, we are glad to host an interview with Mr. Clinton John Evans, Managing Director Area Oceania – Hapag-Lloyd, who highlights the importance of working in an environment that suits to one's personal values and interests and advises us to daily treat others with respect in every case; even when ordering a coffee or engaging with colleagues.

Mr. Jad Mouawad, Founder & CEO, Mouawad Consulting, notes that we are currently witnessing great integration of environmental technologies and highlights hat only if we preserve sound marine engineering while undergoing this integration, maritime industry will succeed to its paths towards sustainability. 

As EcoPorts coordinator with ESPO, Valter Selén is responsible for the flagship environmental management tool of the port sector, whilst developing guidance for ports seeking to go green. Through his work, Mr. Selén has the opportunity to promote ambitious climate and environmental policy whilst leading the way on these issues in the maritime sector. 

Dr. Jason Zuidema, Executive Director of the North American Maritime Ministry Association, says that networking is key. More than ever, the pandemic opened the doors wide for collaboration and communication between maritime welfare charities, unions, governments and industry stakeholders, Dr. Zuidema notes, suggesting that same networks can be used to solve other challenges in the years ahead.

Mrs Tara Norton has been working in the sustainability field for more than 20 years and gets excited when people show enthusiasm about sustainable practices. We can have big impact on our environment if we work together as an industry, Mrs Norton notes suggesting to prioritize root cause solutions to stop pollution and negative impacts proactively.

Mr. Gavin Allwright, Secretary General - International Windship Association (IWSA) says that working across sectors is a valuable investment, as it gives a rounded approach to one’s career.

Mrs. Heidi Heseltine, CEO, Halcyon Recruitment & Co-founder, Diversity Study Group notes that the maritime industry is experiencing an exciting time of change with technological developments and ever-increasing emphasis on its people.