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There is so much spotlight today on diversity, inclusion and equity What do you stand for? What are your values? What is your purpose? What is your goal? Those are the things the next generation is looking for. They will not choose to work for you if you don't have the answer. Listen to Eman Abdalla, Global Operations Director for Cargill Ocean Transportation, describing what an attractive employer looks like. Also, this episode is packed with good advice from a modern leader walking the talk and is the change needed in our industry. Happy belated International Day for Women in Maritime! Thank you for listening. Spread the word! #everyconversationmatters

In my honest opinion Every conversation matters. That is something that I have realised over the years of producing the Shipping Podcast. We need to talk about the change we want, and we need to speak about what we want to achieve. And we need to listen to people with other viewpoints to understand the pain points and how we can make them less painful. Where do I find the Stars of the Sea to be guests on the Shipping Podcast? I often get that question, and here I spill the beans. Do you have anything to say after listening to this solo episode? Please drop me a line at [email protected] Thank you for listening.

It's all about changing our behaviour and opening-up The maritime industry is facing so many challenges. The only way forward is to change our behaviour and collaborate with others. Listen to Sameer Kalra, President of the Marine Division and Executive Vice President at the Alfa Laval Group. Going from old traditions to a new way of thinking is how you change. It's interesting to listen to Sameer's insights and that he is willing to share them with the world. After all, he is a leader on a global scale, and Alfa Laval is a 140-year-old industrial provider. I am so fortunate to have these conversations with so many thought leaders. It gives me hope. Please continue the conversation at your kitchen table, and invite some friends since #everyconversationmatters Thank you for listening.

What do the young people in our industry think about the future? Be comfortable to be uncomfortable; it's crucial when working at sea. The next generation of leaders is singing the same old song; We need to promote working in shipping since hardly anyone knows what it's like. It's the same old Cinderella story. It's time for us to do something about that! Otherwise, the explanations to friends and family will continue for generations. But, unfortunately, we do not have the time for that; we have more enormous challenges! What can you do to spread the word? Do you want to collaborate? Drop me a line at [email protected] and let me know. #everyconversationmatters

What do the young people in our industry think about the future? Who better to ask than the next generation of shipping? Listen to Jeanna, Alva and Max. They are at the beginning of their careers and are very passionate about the maritime industry. We can learn so much by just listening to what they think. This exciting conversation continued for a while, so the end product is two episodes, 210 & 211. What do you think? Is there a place for ordinary seamen (OS) in five years? Drop me a line at [email protected] and let me know your thoughts. Tune in to the second part of this conversation and make the content a conversation in your workplace. #everyconversationmatters Thank you for listening!

Electric hydro foiling vessels trending again Seeing is believing. That is a saying that fits very well with Candela. You need to see this video to understand what we are talking about. Boats flying! It's super cool, and it's a changemaker. Erik Eklund is the Chief Commercial Officer of Candela. When he talks about his career, it's like it was all building up to his current position. You can hear in his voice how passionate he is. And I cannot wait to go to Stockholm in the autumn to commute on the new boat. System thinking, digitalisation, sensors, problem-solving thinking, visionary and brave. Listen to Erik and give us a shoutout on social media! What do you think? Can the rest of the shipping industry learn from this? I am eagerly waiting for your comments. Thank you for listening #everyconversationmatters

Parenthood at sea According to the IMO, 2% of seafarers are women at sea. I wonder what the percentage of Mummies at sea is!? Like 0.01%!!?! Less!!?! A post on LinkedIn sparked my curiosity. Heather Enness, Master Mariner and mother of three, posted the above. Young people I meet in the maritime industry get questions about if they don't want to have a family since they are going to work at sea. I knew I just had to speak with Heather and find out if that is a hurdle nowadays, to be a parent and work at sea. What can we do to make the change? Listen to Heather and hear her passion for her job, her love for her children and how she is a role model for young people today. Heather wishes that more companies in our industry dared to discuss parenthood at sea. Every conversation matters. Are you able to bring these questions up in your everyday life? Please drop me a line at [email protected] and spill your beans. Who knows, I might get more ideas from your feedback. Thanks for listening.

Waves of change In episode 207, you meet Matthew Schwab, Captain, CEO, and Subject Matter Expert. Matthew is a former Master Mariner who has gone ashore and is now using all his skills from his time at sea to business development and coaching. Matthew believes in the true strength of blockchain and is sorry to see the TradeLens project being scrapped. We discuss web2 and web3, and Matthew explains the non-fungible token NFT. There are a lot of things to pick up on in this conversation. Matthew is pushing innovation and is convinced that digitalisation will make the maritime industry sustainable, so we need to be more open and find collaboration. What do you think? Please let me know. Send an email to [email protected] Thank you for listening

The maritime industry from the view of a young Chinese woman I received an email from a loyal listener in Shanghai who is entering her career in the maritime industry and wanted to tell me how much the Shipping Podcast has meant to her. Of course, I wanted to speak to her and hear what she had to say about our industry not being so visible and unable to reach the #nextgeneration with our message to come and work. In episode 206, you meet Anna Wu, Project Logistics Specialist in China. We speak about the Shipping Podcast, of course, but also how Anna feels that she can contribute to raising the profile of the maritime industry. And then I speak a lot about life as a podcaster. What do you think? Drop me a line at [email protected] and let me know. Thanks for listening.

From the Netherlands to South America and back again In this episode, I am in conversation with Dita Bruijn, the Director North Sea of P&O Ferries. Dita is a true global maritime professional with an exciting career in the liner business who has now taken on the challenge of working with ferries. She is very interested in the digital transformation the maritime industry is experiencing. Dita Bruijn is passionate about shipping. You can hear that from her way of describing the industry to young people who she is engaging with, showing them the exciting stuff you, as a young person, can work with. Please let me know what you think about episode 205, and give Dita a shoutout for being such a great role model for the industry! Thanks for listening.

Our cultural values align with the Volvo Group and include customer focus, passion, teamwork, and professionalism. There are so many good things to pick up on in this episode. Sustainability, leadership, courage, new tech, next generation. And all is connected. Everyone must take a leap of faith and dare to learn new things. That is how we will reach the maritime industry 2.0 - just like every line of business that wants to stay in business needs to do. Listen to Heléne Mellquist, President of Volvo Penta, the former CEO of Rederi AB Transatlantic, a prominent Swedish shipowner at the time, but back in the Volvo Group for a while now. She talks about her passion for business, sees collaboration as the way forward, and is passionate about inclusiveness. It's all music to my ears and gives me hope for the future. What about you? What do you think? Please drop me a line at [email protected] and let me know. Thank you for listening.

IoT is not scary; it's enabling us to focus on exciting things In episode 203, we meet a Change Agent who promotes and supports a new way of doing things. Marianna Levtov is currently working at Nexxiot, where she focuses on IoT, innovations, and digitised solutions in transport and logistics. We discuss why shipping and maritime, which have been so instrumental in globalisation for a long time, are now viewing ourselves as not so advanced regarding new tech and digitalisation. We also talk about recruitment, different views and ways of leading the industry forward. I hope you enjoy our conversation. Please give us a shout-out on social media. Thanks for listening.

Powered by wind Meet Niclas Dahl, Managing Director of Oceanbird, the startup company aiming to re-introduce wind as power for vessels transporting goods. It sounds like going backwards, but it's taking advantage of all new tech available, contributing to a sustainable maritime industry. Listen to our conversation, which sails through the challenges of starting a new setup in an old-fashioned industry, diversity, leadership and unexpected collaborations. You don't want to miss out on this one. So download, listen and tell your friends! Bonus: have a look at the video. Thank you for listening #everyconversationmatters

Life at sea. In episode 201, Captain James Foong, Master Mariner from Malaysia, speaks about the life of a seafarer. We talk about the challenges, the marine family you belong to when onboard, the different cultures you meet and why being a Captain is being a Leader. James is passionate about raising the profile of the maritime industry, and he does a good job. He is interested in the new media landscape and even landed a new white-collar job via LinkedIn, where he now has more than 28,000 followers. James is one of a kind. Please listen to our conversation and then give us a shoutout on social media. Thank you for listening!

Unbelievable! I am celebrating the 200th episode of the Shipping Podcast!! If anyone had told me when I started in 2015 that I would go on, releasing one new episode every other Friday, I would not have believed it. And yet, here we are! I have met so many people, generous with their time and knowledge! And when I think back, I have learned so much! Thanks to my listeners, I still feel like there are things to know and people to listen to, so you can be sure that more episodes from me will be released.

Procurement or purchase? Maria Theodosiou, Managing Director, GenPro, is the interviewee in episode 199. She explains what a maritime procurement company brings to the maritime industry. We speak about so many exciting topics, and Maria underlines the different moral compasses of the next generation. To lead them into the business, we must consider being open-minded, inclusive, brave, and approachable and creating a safe environment where it's possible to speak and ask about anything. Maria leads by example and is passionate about bringing visibility and a spotlight to women in the maritime industry. Does that sound familiar? Enjoy episode 199, and please let me know your views on what we are discussing. Thanks for listening.

MASS, Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships. A Working Group at the International Maritime Organisation focused on international regulations of autonomous ships. The Chairman of this Working Group is Henrik Tunfors, Senior Advisor at the Swedish Transport Agency, and he is the interviewee in episode 198 of the Shipping Podcast! What do you think? Will we see a code for safety and regulations of MASS in 2025? What are the obstacles? So many questions in this episode, but also so many good answers.

It's difficult to see the consequences of the current crises Finally, an in-person interview again! But, of course, there is a difference between having a screen in between my guest and me. I went to the University of Gothenburg and met Johan Woxenius, a professor of Maritime Transport Management and Logistics and asked him about maritime transport in the logistical chains. Johan thinks we have a few turbulent years ahead of us. So many crises at the same time that we are in the middle of Industry 4.0. The maritime industry is undergoing so many changes. Thank you for listening! You can always reach out to me via social media or by dropping a line to [email protected]

We need the forerunners In episode 196, you meet Agustina Calatayud, Lead Transportation Specialist in the Inter-American Development Bank Transportation Division (IDB). IDB is working to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education and advance infrastructure. Listen to Agustinatalking about how she is promoting the maritime leg of the supply chain and how important shipping is in the Caribbean. The IDB works with governments, companies, academia, foundations, and others to forge and maintain partnerships to fill this gap and advance the UN Sustainability Development Goals. Thanks for listening!

It's a people's business I got the idea in my head to speak to someone else doing podcasting in the #maritime industry. Marcus Hand is the Editor of Seatrade Maritime News and the host of the Maritime Podcast. In addition, I have met Marcus before, so I knew he had something to bring to the table. I hope you enjoy our conversation about the maritime industry. We touch upon many current topics. Give us a shoutout, listen to the Maritime Podcast and let us know what you think! Every conversation matters!

The Blue Economy Part 2 of my conversation with Kate D Adamson focuses on what ESG means for the shipping and maritime industry. We need to start talking about the Blue Economy and what opportunities lay there instead of the segments of everything like we do today. Once we change our mindset, that's when we can become a sustainable industry. Kate underlines that we need to pivot. We do that by Purpose/Values Interdependence Openness Trust There are so many titbits in this episode. It's worth listening to it more than once. But, first, you have to download and listen to the 194th episode. Please let me know what you think!

It's been seven years! Something to celebrate! 193 episodes have been released about the maritime industry! So many interesting conversations and EVERY CONVERSATION MATTERS! This is a walk down memory lane. How did it all start? Why did I start a podcast? Who were the first guests and why did I choose them? Thank you for listening! You are my most loyal listeners, you who want to know everything there is to know. I love you!

The new morale age Welcoming Kate D Adamson back to the Shipping Podcast, she dives deep into the current paradigm shift. She speaks about changing expectations among stakeholders and difficult choices that have to be made. This is the first part of my conversation with Kate; the second part will be released on August 12, 2022. Give us a shoutout on social media if you agree or disagree with our discussion. Thanks for listening.

A Zero-harm maritime industry RightShip believes in the power of collaboration and has a vision of a zero-harm maritime industry. That means working with all elements of ESG, Environmental, Social, and Governance. RightShip is a digital platform using data to achieve a more sustainable maritime industry. Listen to Steen Lund, Chief Executive Officer, RightShip, in episode 192 and please come back with your feedback. Thank you for listening.

What about the S and the G in ESG? In episode 191, you meet Catherine Smith, General Counsel & Company Secretary at Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings Limited in Hongkong. We have a candid conversation about Environmental Social and Governance, which refers to the three key factors when measuring a business or company's sustainability and ethical impact. Catherine is calling for more ESG startups since there are so many things we need to do to fulfil the challenges we are facing. I asked Catherine why the interest in ESG reports has grown so much; she thinks it's because so many more stakeholders are reading them now. There is no way to hide. You do not want to miss out on listening to all the wisdom Catherine shares! Download and listen and discuss these issues with a friend or a peer. They are also welcome to listen to the Shipping Podcast, of course.

The change is happening now Synnøve Seglem is the Deputy Managing Director at Knutsen OAS Shipping AS and the newly elected Chair of the Norwegian Shipowners' Association. We have a candid conversation about all the challenges the shipping industry faces. Synnøve has two Masters degrees, both in engineering and maritime finance, not in naval architecture as her father wanted. We speak about #diversity #recruitment #branding #covid19 and the ongoing war in Ukraine, among other things. Tune in and listen. Your job is to spread the word about what you hear. EVERY CONVERSATION MATTERS

Where is the new normal? During the pandemic, we discussed what the new normal would look like. What happened? What changed? When it comes to maritime conferences, not much. Do we want to change them, or are we just so happy that everything is back to "same old, same old"? Episode 189 is a solo episode where Lena shares how disappointed she is to see that nothing changed. But she is excited over a Mesh party she attended in another industry - road transport. Get inspired, join the movement of weirdos and see another way of doing things, the new reality.

To be able to make a difference in someone's life. In episode 188, you will listen to Alice Amundsen, Vice President/Senior Adviser Gard AS. She has been the Head of People's Claims, which means that she has been able to make a difference in other people's lives. We talk about the difficulties during the pandemic in giving medical assistance to crew onboard ships. Alice is appalled by the countries that refused t repatriate the bodies of the deceased seafarers. Seafarers must be designated keyworkers! More governments need to recognise seafarers as key workers and entitle them to the rights required. Your feedback will be very much appreciated. Thanks for listening.

An uncertain world and the impact on logistical chains Freddy Jönsson Hanberg is the Head of Strategic Advice at MW Group and what he doesn't know about the geopolitical hotspots is not worth knowing. Listen to how someone outside the maritime industry views us. What is your view? Please drop me a line at [email protected]

Supporting the maritime future Lotte G. Lundberg, Director of the Danish Maritime Fund, has a long career in the maritime industry. She has been with the AP Moller group for 39 years and has experienced much development. Lotte is now at Denmark's hub for research and innovation through the Danish Maritime Fund. It's so interesting to hear how the Danish Maritime community has set up this system to support the future of Danish Shipping. Lotte is also sharing knowledge from her other assignments. So we had a lot to talk about. Thank you for listening, don't hesitate to give us a shout-out if you learned something from our chat.

Get stuff done! Meet Joshua Berger, Founder & President/CEO Washington Maritime Blue, in episode 185 of the Shipping Podcast. We speak about #innovation #tech #sustainability #diversity, and Joshua shares the idea behind Washington Blue Maritime. Since we are both passionate about the idea of clusters, we also discuss what we can learn from other industries. Lena, who lives in Gothenburg, talks about the #automotive industry and their innovation hub called MobilityXLab. Have a look if you haven't heard of it before. Our conversation touches on most hot topics in the #maritime industry. What do you think? Please give us a shout-out and let us know your thoughts. Thank you for listening!

Digitalisation for real Pernilla Trygg, who comes from a family of mariners, went to sea in 1996 and then studied to become a Chief Engineer. She has been working at the sea for several years and is now a surveyor for a classification society. Pernilla is the proud Owner of the M/S STOCKHOLM, trading to Svalbard. It's Pernillas hobby, she says, but from what she tells about the ship, it's more of a lifestyle. Our conversation is broad. We discuss the ongoing digitalisation - how is it going? What are the benefits, and is it thought through before implementation? And what happened in the maritime industry after #metoo? Have we managed to reinvent ourselves to be attractive to the next generation? What about leadership? There is a reference in our chat to episode 109 with Cecilia Österman, here is the link if you want to listen. Listen to Pernilla and give us a shoutout of your opinion, or drop me a line at [email protected] Thank you for listening

Shipping - more than only the maritime leg of the supply chain that is obvious to Peter Sand, Chief Analyst Xeneta and maybe now we can hope that the world can see the importance of shipping and the people working in it. Peter asks us to put everything in perspective; the Evergiven, the Pandemic, and the Ukrainian crises. Of course, he is right. He also thinks that shipping is a peacemaker, as odd as it sounds. Trade and transport of goods always include two parties that need to agree. Let's pray that this latest crisis also will en in peace.

Visionary leaders to raise the profile of the maritime industry that is what we need! Jan Dieleman, President of Cargill Ocean Transportation, is an excellent example of the leaders we need. Listen to our conversation about sustainability, diversity and inclusion, recruitment, the next generation and where we can see progress in these areas. What do you think? Please give us a shoutout on social media or drop me a line at [email protected] Thank you for listening.

Global trade is impossible without transportation, and every country relies on maritime trade to sell what it has and buy what it needs. Since there is more transportation on the water than onshore, maritime transport is dependent on trade. That's why this episode is all about trade. Cecilia Malmstrom, Former EU Commissioner for Trade and now a non-resident senior fellow at PIIE (Peterson Institute for International Economics), is the interviewee in episode 181. We discuss shipping from a global trade perspective. Cecilia has been representing the EU in various trade negotiations. She knows everything there is to know about trade agreements, politics and how to take many different viewpoints into account when negotiating. World Trade Organisation, WTO International Monetary Fund, IMF International Maritime Organisation, IMO The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, TTIP) Cecilia Malmstrom hosts a monthly webinar on trade, Trade Winds. You are welcome to sign up here.

This episode introduces a maritime industry sector where the fuel to ships is handled. We meet Eugenia Benavides, Directora Marinos, Organización Terpel S.A. She gives us insights into a part of the industry that is also changing to keep up with changing times. Of course, I cannot help myself, and I have to ask about what it's like to work in a male-dominated industry and her view for the future. If you have ideas for guests who have something to tell about the bunkering industry, please drop me a line at [email protected] Thank you for listening

I have had a wonderful conversation about how well the maritime industry matches the tech industry when attracting the next generation and the talents that we need. I spoke with Caitlin Hardy, Vice President, Programs, Kongsberg Maritime Inc., and am happy to share this in the 179th episode of the Shipping Podcast. We also speak about the culture of the maritime industry and how brave Caitlin is to have changed jobs a couple of times to be able to get a perspective on our beloved industry. Caitlin is also coming up with suggestions for the challenges we all face. For example, there are ways to eat the elephant, bit by bit. What is your view? Please let us know, both Caitlin and I love a good discussion.

Meet Sofia Lundmark, Master Mariner, who loves her work and is very honest about that. She loves the lifestyle of a seafarer, and she knows she will always be working in shipping. We discuss digitalisation, electronic paperwork, HSQE Health, safety, quality and environment, and why. We touch upon the fact that few people see the reason behind all rules and regulations and that it takes a very long time to put them into force. We continue with diversity, harassment, bullying and safety again. I think you want to listen to Sofia, and after having done so, will you argue with me when I say that the maritime industry needs more people like her? What is your view? Give us a shoutout if you want to discuss further. Thank you for listening.

With over 15 years of experience in Maritime Emergency Response and Business Development, Lindsay Malen–Habib, Manager Client Services, Resolve Marine Group, knows all there is to know about salvage. Lindsay is the first guest on the Shipping Podcast with a second appearance. If you want to listen to her first interview, search for episode #54 or her name Lindsay Malen. Lindsay was elected as the first woman on the leadership committee of the American Salvage Association. She was appointed its first female President, where she was responsible for the growth of the organization, working with members, and up keeping relationships with USCG, SUPSALV, NOAA, BSSEE, and Congress amongst other tasks. We have a long conversation about salvage, diversity, the profile of our industry, WISTA (of course) and the next generation. Enjoy!

Welcome to the 176th episode of the Shipping Podcast. It was some time ago since I released a solo episode. I want to convey the message of collaboration. We must work together to change the profile of the maritime industry. I have been releasing this podcast for more than six years now, and I can see that things are changing. It just takes so long! Joining forces and spreading the word of Digitalisation, Decarbonisation, and Diversity in the maritime industry makes a difference! We will not be viewed as old-fashioned and set. On the contrary, we will become attractive, responsible and forward-thinking. Join me on my quest for new leaders in the maritime space! Twitter: @Shippingpodcast Facebook: Shippingpodcast Instagram: @shippingpodcast Website: Shippingpodcast.com Email: [email protected]

At the age of six, I wanted to be a pirate. How little did I know that I would meet real pirates in my professional life? Meet Ursula Dockerty, Emergency Response Team Leader at Shell International Trading & Shipping Company Ltd, a Master Mariner passionate about the maritime industry. She is amazed by seafarers creativity and resilience. Without them, the rest of the society would have come to a standstill during the pandemic. Of course, we discuss the importance of role models. For example, Ursula just knew she wanted a career at sea and was very persistent about making that happen. But what about young people today? Do they see any of the career paths available to them? Do they watch movies or videos showing cool, inspiring people from the maritime industry? We have a job to do. We need to show more of the maritime world to the general public and children in particular. Some of them might want to become emergency response leaders. Listen to the episode and give us a shoutout if you liked what you heard.

In this episode, you will be meeting a true leader, an experienced Harbour Master, Master Mariner, Experienced Marine Advisor, General Manager and Non-Executive Director; her name is Captain Jeanine Drummond. We speak about the importance of modern leadership, which is somewhat different from traditional leadership, which has been prevailing in our industry for such a long time. We also speak about the importance of not just trying to blend in but also speaking up to seize the opportunity to make a difference by becoming visible. Seeing is believing, says Jeanine. We are all role models in one way or another, and that is precisely what the maritime industry needs. Listen to Jenine and give us a shout-out! Twitter: @Shippingpodcast Facebook: Shippingpodcast Instagram: @shippingpodcast Website: Shippingpodcast.com Email: [email protected]

Making maritime your port of call by describing an industry that is global, green and going digital. THE PLACE TO BE. Ley Hoon Quah, Chief Executive, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, MPA, sounds very enthusiastic when describing the maritime industry. She has seen the potential for our industry to become one of the most wanted workplaces by the next generation. Therefore, we need to join forces and promote it. We discuss many of the initiatives in Maritime Singapore and how all stakeholders are working together to resolve the challenges ahead of us. digitalOCEANS™ is one of them that Ley Hoon Quah talks about in this episode. I hope you feel inspired after having listened to episode 173. Please send me your feedback! I am all ears. Twitter: @Shippingpodcast Facebook: Shippingpodcast Instagram: @shippingpodcast Website: Shippingpodcast.com Email: [email protected]

According to Patrick Verhoeven and the IAPH, Smart, Autonomous, and Integrated is the signum of a future port. Listen to Patrick talking about what areas the trade association for ports around the world has identified as focus areas moving forward. Bunkering - alternative fuels, which and how much? Onshore power - cold ironing ports Incentives - how politicians can support Efficiency - optimal port call I am eagerly waiting for your feedback! Drop me a line at hello@shippingpodcast, and then spread the word about this episode! Thank you for listening!

People don't like change. Famous words of the interviewee in this episode, Hans Hederström, Consultant, Marine Consultancy Group. Listen to Captain Hederström and the impact he has had on the development of maritime safety and especially Bridge resource management. We get to hear the story of how the Center for Simulator Maritime Training, CSMART, in Almere, the Netherlands, came about and how that was a dream come through for Hans. Have you experienced training in a simulator? How did you find it? Would you please let me know what you think of my interview with Hans Hederström? Drop me a line at [email protected] Thank you for listening.

In episode 170, an interview I did IRL, you meet Frank Relou, Business Development and Commercial Manager, Sea Machines Robotics EMEA, who came to Gothenburg on his business trip. I had the opportunity to sit down with him and discuss autonomous shipping, AI and Internet of Things, among other things. When can we expect autonomous ships? Can the sailing fleet be retrofitted to become autonomous? How do we attract young people to our industry? Why does it take so long to set a new course for this conservative industry? A lot of questions that we discuss in this episode. What is your view? Please drop me a line at [email protected] and let me know. Thank you for listening.

Welcome to the 169th episode of the Shipping Podcast. I am celebrating six years as a podcaster and am thinking back about how I recruited interviewees initially and how it went from there. I speak about the importance of good sound quality, stubbornness, and support to make this journey a success. Do you want to contribute to my future success? Would you mind sending me a photo of when you are listening to the Shipping Podcast to [email protected] Shoutouts to @lenagothberg in all social channels. Or drop me an email. Thank you for listening! Lena x

Meet Agneta Dahl, a Certified Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) and an expert in incident management and risk assessment who actually get paid to create mayhem. Agneta is passionate about the ocean and everything therein. She started her career in medical school, went into research and, like most of the people in the maritime industry, stumbled into this fascinating world. Agneta joined the US Coast Guard and worked with marine environmental protection and oil spill response. Nowadays, after she left the USCG, she does more of the same in her current position. We talked a lot about the impact of digitalisation, how the pandemic has changed the way we work, how interesting it is to work remote and what the future might hold. What is your view? Did Agneta's story spark something in you? Let us know what you think; we are both waiting to hear from you. Thank you for listening. Feedback to [email protected]

Captain John Konrad is THE influencer in the maritime industry. He started the gCaptain, which is currently the largest media outlet in the maritime domain. John is equally interested in changing the narrative for the maritime industry as I am. We agree that we need to work together to create sustainable marketing for and about the maritime industry. No one speaks about Über in the Silicon Valley anymore, they talk about Flexport, and they talk about the maritime industry." John is a big fan of Greta Thunberg; she says things people don't want to hear. But, that is what we also need to do; talk about the good and the bad in our industry. If we don't acknowledge the problems we have as an industry, then we cannot solve them - and become better. We discuss so many things in this episode, I learned a lot, and I think John gave some real food for thoughts. What is your view? Give us a shout-out, we are on social media, and we each have a webpage where you can comment. This is a discussion worth having. Thank you for listening. Stay safe.

We continue the discussion about; what is a fair future for seafarers? Dr Jason Zuidema, Executive Director, North American Maritime Ministry Association, NAMMA, share his view on what we need to do to make seafarers keyworkers. He says it's about respect and using the instruments already in place. Abandonment in 2021 is a disgrace. Also, seafarers must be able to trust that they get paid. Jason thinks seafaring it's an honourable profession. Seafarers are very proud to be seafarers; it's the uncertainty that is wearing down. It's not the hard work or the hardship that comes with leaving loved ones; it's the uncertainty of now knowing when you come back the next time or if you get paid. In the end, Jason does a call for support of seafarers; everyone can do something to show kindness to international seafarers. Make sure you listen to the end. What is your view on what Jason says, I'd love to hear from you. Thanks for listening.