DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AT STENA
In this issue we want to highlight Nina Pahljina, Assistant Marine Superintendent, Northern Marine Management. She is working in technical ship management, a traditionally male-dominated environment.
Along with many others, she enjoys working in shipping, which is a fast-moving industry where you meet many new people. Nina has sailed and now she is working ashore. Read more about why she chose to work with us.
What did you want to become when you were a kid?
For the most of my childhood I wanted to study maths and physics and I always saw myself as working in a university or in an institute. Even today, after a long time, my maths professors are still sad that I didn’t proceed in that direction, and they are mentioning that every time I meet them.
Why did you choose to work within the shipping industry?
At the time when I was choosing the University I would go to, I had a number of friends that were seafarers. Talking to them and hearing their experiences at the time made me more drawn towards the shipping industry. Also, I saw implementation of math and physics which made me more interested. Once I started sailing on board ships, I knew that I had made the correct choice for myself.
What is your best work-related memory at sea?
Each contract brought something good and I have so many memories from them. But I would say that my last contract on board has left the most memories. During that contract I sailed through Magellan strait several times and the nature and views are just breath-taking!
What is your best work-related memory onshore?
Like on board the vessels, same onshore, every day is a busy day. But I would say that meeting so many wonderful people and making new friendships are the best work-related memories onshore. When I moved to Glasgow, I didn’t know anyone and some of my wonderful colleagues made it so much easier for me by just being there and giving me advice.
Who has been your role model?
My role model in life are my parents. They always told me to study and learn new stuff in life. I admire them for what they have gone through in life to make it easier for me and my sister and I always look upon them and implement what they have taught me.
