Strengthening leadership across sea and shore

27.05.2025
Earlier this May, seafarers and shore-based staff came together for a five-day Odfjell Leadership training course designed to strengthen leadership and team collaboration.
Chief Engineer Kristian Olde Brekke, 2nd Officer Irmerlin Høgøy, 3rd Officers Sergio Rodriguez Drobinski and Malin Hauge, 3rd Engineer Jon-Henrik Bjørneset Sætre, Ship Operator Harald Folland, Senior Technical Superintendent Endre Danker Kruger, and Technical Superintendent Andreas Breivik .

The program tackled key challenges in modern shipping, with sessions on decision-making under pressure, situational leadership, emotional intelligence, mental health, and communication. 

Participants also explored the cultural aspects of working at Odfjell and engaged in case studies, team exercises, and feedback sessions. One of the highlights was a group workshop on building a “Happy Ship”, encouraging shared ownership of onboard well-being and collaboration.