Tag: Interviews

Joe Kramek, President & CEO of the World Shipping Council (WSC) discusses the industry's challenges surrounding decarbonization and highlights the crucial role that its workforce plays in this transformation.

In an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, the newly elected President of WISTA Norway, Capt. Jaquelyn Burton, EMBA, AFNI, emphasizes that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is not solely a gender issue—it’s about transforming industry structures, expectations, and mindsets to foster real progress.

The maritime industry must adopt sustainable strategies to build a highly skilled future workforce and attract new talent, emphasizes Nikolaos Koletsis, Senior Policy Officer for Maritime Transport at the European Transport Workers' Federation (ETF), in an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA.

Martin Crawford-Brunt, Emissions Lead at the Baltic Exchange, outlines what the maritime industry needs in order to advance decarbonisation with greater confidence and clarity.

In an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, Kate Kwiatkowska, Head of Sustainability at NorthStandard, shares her key priorities for the Club’s sustainability agenda. She emphasizes that sustainability addresses systemic challenges that require industry-wide collaboration. Additionally, she highlights the importance of robust governance, internal education, and clear communication.

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.