Career Paths

Career Paths: Capt. Hari Subramaniam, Shipowners Club

In our special column this time, we are pleased to host an interview with Capt. Hari Subramaniam, Regional Head – Business Relations, Shipowners Club, who explains us that he was somehow destined for a career in the shipping industry and the best decision he ever made was to sail on different types of vessels.

Capt. Subramaniam notes that it is mistake to consider that we need to change job every 5 years; on the contrary, it is important to grow and blossom within an organization. Also, he...

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Career Paths: Jeannie Ivanov, Lloyd’s Register

In our special column, we are pleased to host an interview with Ms. Jeannie Ivanov, Marketing Director Marine and Offshore, Lloyd’s Register, who defines as successful anyone who achieves his goals without compromising his/her principles, wellbeing and personal/ professional relationships and invests in effective communication and collaboration. Also, Ms. Ivanov notes that ”ambition is nothing to be ashamed of as long as you preserve your integrity” and advises us to be authentic.

When it comes...

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Career Paths: Sophia Bullard, UK P&I Club

In our special column this time, we are pleased to host an interview with Sophia Bullard, Crew Health Programme Director, UK P&I Club who discusses about her role in the mental health department and highlights the importance of gender equality inside the shipping industry.

S4S: What about your current role most excites you?

S.B.: I really enjoy meeting other people in the industry who care about crew. My involvement with the charities over the last four or five years has been extremely enjoyable...

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Career Paths: Bob Sanguinetti, UK Chamber of Shipping

In our special column, we are pleased to host an interview with Bob Sanguinetti, Chief Executive Officer, UK Chamber of Shipping who shares his experiences of working in the marine environment, while further highlights the need of shipping industry to significantly reduce carbon emissions harmful to the planet, within the next thirty years.

S4S: How did it come about that you joined the shipping industry?

B.S: I was born and raised in Gibraltar so it’s not surprising that I am passionate about...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-career-paths-bob-sanguinetti-uk-chamber-of-shipping/

Career Paths: Ulf Siwe, Research and Innovation

In our special column this time, we are pleased to host an interview with Ulf Siwe, STM Communications Officer, Research and Innovation, who expresses his excitement on making a difference through his expertise in the field of IT and notes that it is important to experience new paths and not be afraid of change.

SAFETY4SEA: How did it come about that you joined shipping industry and your field of expertise specifically?

Ulf Siwe: I had been working in the IT industry for more than 20 years, when...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-career-paths-ulf-siwe-research-and-innovation/

Career Paths: Sofie Hebeltoft, DFDS

In our special column, we are proud to host an interview with Mrs Sofie Hebeltoft, CSR Director, DFDS, who passionately discusses of her role in the CSR sector of the shipping industry, and highlights that although the industry has challenges it is crucial to be better everyday and “have fun along the way”.

SAFETY4SA: How did it come about that you joined shipping industry and your field of expertise specifically?

Sofie Hebeltoft: I joined shipping as a project manager in DFDS’s internal strategy...

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Career Paths: Dimitris Maniatis, Diaplous

In our special column this time, we are pleased to host an interview with Mr Dimitris Maniatis, Chief Commercial Officer, Diaplous, who discusses the importance of protecting human life at sea and the everyday struggle on ensuring the utmost seafarer safety.

S4S: How did it come about that you joined shipping industry and your field of expertise specifically?

D.M.: In 2009, I was working in Cambodia and an old colleague sent me an email about Somali based piracy. He mentioned Private Maritime...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-career-paths-dimitris-maniatis-diaplous/

Career Paths: Isabelle Ryckbost, ESPO

In our column this time, we are excited to host an interview with Isabelle Ryckbost, Secretary General, ESPO, who says that her father’s advice “do well and never look back” is the one that leads her through life and career, while also highlights her admiration towards the European port managing bodies that are able to fine a balance between commercial and public interests.

S4S: How did it come about that you joined shipping industry and your field of expertise specifically?

I.R.: I have been...

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Career Paths: Andreas Slotte, Port of Helsinki

In our special column, we are excited to host an interview with Andreas Slotte, Head of Sustainable Development at Port of Helsinki, who talks about his dream on working in the maritime industry, an advice coming from his father. Mr Slotte highlights that people should never stop being curious, advising that they should keep on learning through the years.

S4S: How did it come about that you joined shipping industry and your field of expertise specifically?

Andreas Slotte: Working in the maritime...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-career-paths-andreas-slotte-port-of-helsinki/

Career Paths: Dana Jongens, Inmarsat

In our special column this time, we are pleased to host an interview with Dana Jongens, Business Development Manager Maritime at Inmarsat, who says that although shipping is not the most progressive sector, there’s still room for improvement. Ms Jongens shares her inspiration to change the industry’s reputation and make it more appealing.

S4S: How did it come about that you joined shipping industry?

Dana Jongens: I grew up near Rotterdam and come from a seafaring family, shipping is in my...

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