Tag: Career Paths

Mr. Aslak Ross, Head of Marine Standards & DPA at Maersk wishes shipping industry would become carbon neutral soonest possible, explaining what Maersk is doing towards that end. Mr. Ross has always been fascinated by how ships could be designed and operated better and enjoys working in a team that strives to make a difference in many ways. 

In our special column this month, we are glad to host an interview with Ms. Gisa Paredes, a Licensed Psychologist and Chief Operating Officer at WellAtSea program which has now reached more than 8,000 seafarers globally. Ms Paredes shares with us her secrets for  business development; among many, connecting with intention, practicing mindfulness and seeking help from professionals have helped her a lot towards.

In our special column this month, we are pleased to host an interview with Mr. Alisdair Pettigrew who is the Managing Director  and Founder of BLUE communications consultancy. Having a diverse and interesting background, he explains how he joined shipping industry and advises us to always invest in knowledge.

In our special column this month, we are happy to host an interview with Mrs Sara Baade who is the new CEO of maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society from September 2020 Although new to the industry, Mrs Baade is excited by its diversity, history and innovation. However, there are many areas that need improvement

In our special column this month, we are happy to host an interview with Mr. Andrew Stephens, Executive Director, Sustainable Shipping Initiative, who comes with a multi-cultural background. Mr Stephens worked in Dubai, Long Beach, Oslo and Hong Kong before returning to the UK 23 years later. This was not only fascinating but also helped him to adapt to a diverse and wide-ranging environment.

Capt Sivaraman Krishnamurthi was the past President of The Nautical Institute and currently the CEO of TrimSail Digital Solutions. His new venture on entrepreneurship into deep technology is what really excites him the most. Data science, AI, IoT are part of the continuum for the industry providing tools for risk prevention and operational efficiency.

Prior to joining the MNTB in 2017, Kathryn worked for Royal Caribbean International overseeing the Company’s cadet training programme. As she explains, there she found her mentor who was her senior leader. In a man’s world it’s a challenge as a woman to be taken seriously, but with the right support and a great deal of determination everything can happen, she notes.

Mr. Zachariadis shares worthwile milestones in his career, highlighting that his decision to sail as engine crew (third engineer) in a bulk carrier and an oil tanker for a full year after obtaining his degree was a unique experience. This assisted him in communicating properly with seagoing personnel, having faith that his instructions to them were technically correct and doable.

Dr. Purnell notes that it is now time for the maritime industry to raise its profile. In particular, there are many young people not aware of the fantastic careers that exist in the shipping community. The STEM initiative needs to be taken more seriously in many schools, and events to showcase these careers need to be more widespread, she argues.

In our special column this month, we are pleased to host an interview with Jukka Merenluoto, who as Senior Ecosystem Lead of ONE SEA - Autonomous Maritime Ecosystem DIMECC Ltd introduces us to the autonomous world of shipping. Maritime digitalization is an very interesting area for Jukka who highlights that suitable application of technology will only improve safety at sea.