Anthony Veder

“Wow, this was really great fun.” ✨

That was the reaction we heard at the end of Girls’ Day this week, after welcoming a group of enthusiastic students from Zuider Gymnasium to our office.

Throughout the afternoon, they moved through the building in groups and took on five hands-on assignments: giving instructions via radio communication, choosing the right safety PPE, planning a voyage on a paper chart, booking a vessel in chartering, and fault finding with a thermal camera.

More than anything, it was amazing to see their curiosity and energy, and to show them that the maritime world offers so many exciting career paths, from operations and vessel management to engineering and reliability.

This is why we love taking part in Girls’ Day: helping young females discover new possibilities and challenging stereotypes about careers in our industry.

A big thank you to all colleagues who helped make this inspiring afternoon possible, and to all partners involved in organising Girls’ Day in the Port of Rotterdam.