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EUROPEAN SHIPPING

❻ How is the Danish shipping com- I am also pleased to report that an increase in the
munity tackling the shortage of number of women choosing maritime education
Merchant Navy officers? What was observed last year. Historically, the shipping
incentives are being offered, and industry has not been good at recruiting women,
how does the digitalisation of ship and we are working very hard to change that.
operations contribute to attracting
young individuals to the maritime ❼ Denmark is among the world’s best
profession? performing Flag States. Through
There are ample career opportunities in the what strategies and initiatives is this
Danish shipping industry, both onshore and at excellence maintained? Will enhanc-
sea, ranging from technical problem solvers or ing the competitiveness of European
mariners to visionary climate advocates. registries strengthen the voice of the
It is essential for the industry to encourage European shipowning community
young people to choose a maritime educa- within the IMO?
tion or work in the shipping industry, ensuring Denmark is renowned as a high-quality ship-
they are aware of everything the industry has ping nation, and customers know they can
to offer. trust Danish shipping companies to deliver
To that end, Danish Shipping offers ship- high-quality products and services.
ping-related teaching material to schools With a long history as a proud seafaring nation,
and is developing a “virtual ship” for pupils Denmark boasts a long tradition of maritime
to explore. Additionally, we have collaborated know-how and a well-educated workforce,
closely with various shipping companies to which, combined with stable framework con-
create our own education programmes, such ditions, allow Danish shipping companies to
as the “Danish Shipping Education”. compete globally. This winning formula pro-
However, it is the shipping companies’ respon- vides an environment where innovative and
sibility to offer attractive working conditions, ambitious companies can thrive and prosper.
which they do. Danish shipping companies, Enhancing the competitiveness of European
in particular, have been investing in advanced registries would undoubtedly give the Euro-
technologies to modernise their fleets and pean shipowner community a stronger voice
operations. Hopefully, the opportunity to work in the IMO, which is essential for strategic rea-
with state-of-the-art technology and be part of sons in the midst of geopolitical uncertainty.
the green transition will appeal to tech-savvy However, we must work together to drive the
young people. decarbonisation of global shipping forward.

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