Heading for change - Alandia

In this podcast episode we have the pleasure of being joined by Dr Linda Sorensen, who shares her extensive knowledge on how people function in safety critical industries.  We discuss the need to focus more on the socio-technical system that seafarers operate within and gain some insight on why we must think closely about just culture, training, and the onboard work environment.  Despite having tr...

In this podcast episode we are joined by Lena Brandt from DFDS. Lena is a Deck Officer (qualified Master Mariner) and project manager who bridges the gap between ship and shore by working in both positions! She has taken part in the LASH FIRE and ELBAS projects and is currently training the DFDS fleet in the use of upgraded firefighting equipment for electric car fires. If you want to get a well-r...

This is the third and final podcast in a three-part series on ESG. In this episode Senior Loss Prevention Manager, Martti, and Loss Prevention Executive, Stephanie, discuss the pivotal role that Loss Prevention plays in reaching ESG targets.  Covering a little of all three areas (the E, the S, and the G,) we look at sustainability through a loss prevention lens and analyse our contribution. 

This is the second podcast in a three-part series on ESG. In this episode we are joined by the Head of Marine Claims here at Alandia, Johan Henriksson, who paints a picture of how the hull and machinery claims team works with ESG in their daily processes.   Having explored Alandia’s integration of the UN Principles for Sustainable Insurance in the previous episode, we now dig a little deeper into...

This is the first podcast in a three-part mini-series on ESG. In this episode we are joined by Alandia’s Communications Director, Marina Stenfors, who gives us an overview of how Alandia as an insurance company commits to ESG goals. In the Spring of 2021 Alandia joined the UN Principles for Sustainable Insurance (as the second Finnish insurance company to do so), and we ask Marina to explain how E...

In this podcast episode we have the pleasure of being joined by Unni Einemo, Director of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA), who shares her extensive knowledge on the world of bunkers. We discuss marine fuel as a whole and take a look at how different stakeholders play their part. We also hear about how issues are being handled at the IMO, where Unni is a representative, and get...

During this podcast we listen to the perspective of a Marine Surveyor on the topic of hatch cover maintenance. As our subject matter expert, Kaupo Püvi is a former seafarer with experience of sailing on general cargo ships. He now works for Van Ameyde Krogius where he is involved in loss prevention and damage surveys which frequently address hatch covers. In this episode we discuss some of the com...

In this podcast, we are joined by Getter Kaevandes, a marine surveyor with a story to tell.  As highlighted by BIMCO’s 2021 seafarer workforce report, women represent less than 2% of the global seafarer workforce, and as a former deck officer, Getter is in this minority bracket. But why is the gender imbalance so huge, even in today’s modern age?   In this podcast, we hear about some of the experi...

This month we focus on improving the safety of mooring operations; one of the most routine and dangerous tasks for those both onboard the ship and quayside. To gain insight from two different perspectives, we discuss the topic with a marine surveyor and a rope manufacturer, giving a broader view of where we are at present and where we are heading in the future.  Almos Boldizsar is a former deck of...

In this episode, we celebrate World Maritime Day by interviewing Svetlana Ormane. Svetlana works as a Claims Handler at Marine Underwriting Services in Riga. She has seagoing experience as an Officer and an education in Maritime Management from Chalmers University. Svetlana is interested in different cultures and can speak 6 languages!    In this podcast Svetlana talks openly about some of her exp...

For this month’s theme of communication and inclusion, we have Cajsa Jersler-Fransson joining our podcast! Cajsa is a qualified master mariner who now works on diversity and inclusion projects for the Swedish Maritime Administration, such as REDO 2 which addresses social sustainability at sea. The shipping community is relatively small but exceptionally widespread, and so we talk about the power o...

This month our focus is on steel cargo. The maritime industry changes rapidly and this means that shipowners need to stay updated and find creative solutions to keep up.   To get some insight on how steel cargo looks from a shipowner’s point of view, we talked with Laura Langh-Lagerlöf. Laura, with her commercial background, is the Managing Director of both Langh Ship and Langh Tech. Langh ship is...

We want to spread knowledge about what trauma is and how we can deal with it in the best way.  Right now, we are working on a project with trauma expert Rachel Glynn-Williams, a consultant clinical psychologist and clinical director at Seaways Psychology Services.  Keep listening to learn from her expert insights. This is a short version of  the episode Trauma at sea, for the original version see...

Welcome to this month’s podcast episode, which explores and highlights the role of design in maintenance. With many new sustainable solutions and designs being implemented for vessels, the need to adapt maintenance practices is inevitable. We ask what is reasonable to expect from modern ship design, how design affects maintenance, and how maintenance knowledge will keep-up with evolving design.  O...

Welcome to this podcast episode, where we discuss ECDIS safety and user interaction. With the transitional period for the mandatory implementation of ECDIS behind us, we want to highlight its benefits, but also pay due regard to the pitfalls and user errors that commonly lead to accidents and near-misses. For example, there have been numerous instances of groundings due to mistakes and misundersta...

 Welcome to this podcast episode, where we want to take a different approach to understanding the challenges of decarbonisation in the maritime industry. This episode's guest is Daniel Eriksson, who spent time at sea as a second engineer before moving to Climeon, a company which focuses on converting excess unused heat to electricity. He later worked for Foreship as project manager focusing o...

Welcome to this podcast episode, where we explore the cyber security landscape of today. We are joined in this episode by Kim Halavakoski, a professional in the cyber security field who has been in the position of CSO at Deductive Labs. As part of a new venture for Kim, Decutive Labs has joined Sofecta and transitioned into a new company – Sofecta Labs – where Kim will undertake his new role as Di...

Ice navigation is both interesting and challenging, requiring a specific set of skills and specialist knowledge. We want to understand more about current best practices for winter and ice navigation, how sustainability fits in, and what skills and training future ice navigators need.   To help answer these questions, we have the great pleasure of hosting Tommy Berg. Aside from being an active ice...

The challenge of decarbonising the shipping industry before 2050 is a topic which is in the spotlight around the world. The demand to tackle global warming is not only publicly supported but is also enforced by customers who want more sustainable options. This means that the adoption of environmentally friendly solutions is necessary for companies to remain competitive.  We want to know more about...

We want to spread knowledge about what trauma is and how we can deal with it in the best way.  Right now, we are working on a project with trauma expert Rachel Glynn-Williams, a consultant clinical psychologist and clinical director at Recall Recover Limited.  Keep listening to learn from her expert insights.  

Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Heading for Change podcast. In this episode, we examine how  maritime students prepare for life at sea. In addition to  technical knowledge, do they learn important facts regarding how they can  contribute to safe and successful  shipping operations ? Johanna talked to two maritime students – John Strandvall, soon to be examined Master Mariner and  marine engi...

In this episode, we discuss the connection between sustainability, digitalisation, and the maritime industry. What unique challenges is the industry facing when it comes to sustainability and digitalisation? How does the industry implement changes necessary for long term sustainability, profitability, and highly functional digital solutions? How does maritime safety fit into this equation? What ar...

 At the moment, the traditionally male-dominated maritime industry is moving into a new, more diverse era. Like other industries, the maritime industry has only benefited from this transition towards a more heterogeneous workforce, where all participants have equal opportunities and everyone’s contribution is weighed in and utilized.   To get an insider’s view on things, we invited Malin Andersson...

Today, we have a great podcast expert here with us. We welcome Lena Göthberg who launched the Shipping Podcast, in 2015. Since then, her maritime podcast has gained a steadily growing audience. Stay with us to hear about the lessons she has learned listening to voices from the maritime industry during her podcasting years.  

Do you know how the vessel market works and how vessel values are determined? We contacted Annika Bartels and her colleague Edward Royle at Galbraith’s to tell us how they worked and and the extensive research part of it. We were also curious to know how ship brokers work with sustainability and where they see their major impact.