Tag: Interviews

Gesine Meissner, the European Coordinator for EMS under the revised Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) Regulation, outlines key priorities of the European Maritime Space, emphasizing the focus on short sea shipping to reduce congestion and emissions while ensuring robust trade flows.

Julia Anastasiou, Chief Crew Management Officer at OSM Thome, emphasizes the importance of visible female role models in senior maritime positions. Without them, aspiring women struggle to see a clear path to leadership—reinforcing the idea that representation matters.

Claudia Paschkewitz, Director of Sustainability & Diversity at Columbia Group, encourages women in the maritime industry to stay active, remain curious, seek knowledge, and focus on networking. Most importantly, she emphasizes the value of authenticity and empathy.

Saleha Shaikh, Founder & Head of the MUI Women's Wing, explains how this initiative aims to support women seafarers and their families, promote inclusivity, and break barriers in the maritime industry.

Maritime stakeholders must assess the security of their entire operation—both physical and digital—to identify potential vulnerabilities. By understanding these weaknesses, they can develop a more strategic and cost-effective plan to mitigate risks, emphasizes Corey D. Ranslem, CEO of Dryad Global LTD, in an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA.

In a joint interview, Natassa Kouvertari, Senior Lead – Human Competency for Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub, and Tim Slingsby, Director of Skills and Education and Lloyd’s Register Foundation, discuss how training needs to progress to align with the requirements of new alternative fuels.

Jonathan Butler, Corporate Climate Campaign Manager for Pacific Environment’s Ship It Zero campaign, highlights investment in and commitment to zero-emission technologies as the biggest challenge for the industry’s ESG agenda.

Capt. John Wright, FNI, HCMM, Maritime Professional Council of the UK (MPC), discusses the importance of leading with kindness, highlighting that the connection between Kind Leadership and a strong business performance has yet to be widely recognized in the maritime industry.

Jaap Gebraad, Secretary General of the Waterborne Technology Platform (WTP), emphasizes the importance of improved communication within the sector. He highlights the necessity of using clear and precise terminology to ensure effective messaging and broader understanding.

The American Club's main priorities for loss prevention over the next five years focus on wellness, mental health, anti-harassment measures, and mentorship programs to attract and retain skilled seafarers, key experts from the Club argue.