CONTINUING THE DRIVE FOR DIVERSITY AT STENA LINE
Stena Line is proud that its Group Management team is now made up of three women and three men, and that there are more women than ever in the Ports & Terminals Management team – but the journey doesn’t stop here.
The latest figures published by the International Chamber of Shipping reveal women make up just 1.2% of the global seafarer workforce. Stena Line has set a target for 30% women managers by 2026, comprising 45% on shore and 10% at sea.
Lina Hestner Fri, Strategic People Manager for Ports & Terminals, explains the challenges: “When you take Ports & Terminals together, 25% of managers are women, but that picture is quite different if we look at Ports alone, where just 9% of managers are women.
“Ports are seen to be traditionally masculine environments,” Lina adds. “My top priority is to increase the number of female managers and Port Operatives.”
One way this is being addressed is through considered succession planning. “We’re looking for the women managers of the future,” Lina explains. “And identifying ways to prepare them, through mentoring, building competencies, broadening experience, and networking.”
The Ports & Terminals Organisation is also keen to attract new people. New partnerships, including one with a UK Armed Forces organisation, will communicate opportunities to women who might find port-based roles appealing.
“I’m also supporting our ports and terminals with Pride celebrations,” Lina says. “I’m a big advocate for D&I, and that goes beyond gender equality. We need to attract people from all minority backgrounds so that we reflect our customers and society.”
It started as a season job, I loved it and stayed.
Delphine Fustec, France
Port Services Manager
Our very diverse team makes learning easier.
Delphine Fustec, France
Port Services Manager
Today I think it’s the best job in the world.
Lina Baldursson, Sweden
Manager Port Experience, Sustainability & Governance
My everyday at Stena Line is exciting and I have to face new challenges daily.
Ewa Janik, Poland
Port Operations Manager
I’m still enjoying my job although my role has changed several times over the years.
Lesley Fletcher, Scotland
Port Duty Manager
I did not choose shipping – I chose the brand Stena Line.
Lina Hestner Fri, Sweden
Strategic People Manager Ports & Terminals
