Tag: women in shipping

Susanne Justesen, the Project Director of Human Sustainability at the Global Maritime Forum, brings nearly two decades of experience in the realms of diversity and innovation. In her approximately three-year tenure within the maritime sector, she has actively championed the cause of human sustainability, aiming to enhance the industry's appeal to a broader audience.

Karin Orsel has been appointed the first female President ever in the history of ECSA, starting on 1 January 2024 for a two-year term, with Mikki Koskinen joining as the new Vice-President.  

BIMCO’s Director of Contracts & Support, Stinne Taiger Ivø, has been appointed Deputy Secretary General at BIMCO from 1 January 2024, a position never held by a female before.  

Vilde Marie Lyngstad Hageselle, an Environmental Advisor and External Relations expert at Grieg Green, offers valuable advice to emerging professionals in the maritime sector. She encourages the younger generation to cultivate a strong network, maintain a constant curiosity, and actively seek knowledge from experienced peers

Astrid expresses her concern about the risk of being overwhelmed by the sheer volume of available information and emphasizes the importance of prioritizing a clear understanding of objectives and business intelligence goals. Finally, she advocates for letting these objectives guide the selection of data and tools, rather than being solely influenced by the abundance of available data.

Linette Casey, the Head of Americas Sales for Electrification, Automation, and Digitalization at Siemens Energy, relates success with self-balance and underscores the significance of cultivating a meaningful network of colleagues, adding value and mutual contributions in professional relationships.

Dr. Linda Sørensen, the Head of HSEQ & Human Factors at Frontline Management AS, recognizes the advancements in crew wellbeing and mental health, emphasizing the importance of embracing a comprehensive approach while maintaining a continuous focus on safety.

In our special column, we are happy to host an interview with Mette Asmussen who is the Lead for Maritime Sector Initiatives at the World Economic Forum covering industry decarbonization for the shipping sector as part of the Center for Nature and Climate. Mette emphasizes the abundant opportunities that working with maritime decarbonization at the World Economic Forum presents.

In our special column, we are pleased to host an interview with Anne Katrine Bjerregaard, Head of Strategy, Sustainability and ESG at Mærsk Mckinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping who says that she has been always attracted to the decarbonization challenge, even when it was not given the same level of importance as it does now.

The International Propeller Club has elected Maria Conatser as International President, making her the first woman to be elected to lead the International Propeller Club in its near 100-year history.