175 Ursula Dockerty, Emergency Response Team Leader, Shell International Trading & Shipping Company Ltd

175 Ursula Dockerty, Emergency Response Team Leader, Shell International Trading & Shipping Company Ltd

Author: Lena Göthberg November 19, 2021 Duration: 37:13

At the age of six, I wanted to be a pirate. How little did I know that I would meet real pirates in my professional life?

Meet Ursula Dockerty, Emergency Response Team Leader at Shell International Trading & Shipping Company Ltd, a Master Mariner passionate about the maritime industry.

She is amazed by seafarers creativity and resilience. Without them, the rest of the society would have come to a standstill during the pandemic.

Of course, we discuss the importance of role models. For example, Ursula just knew she wanted a career at sea and was very persistent about making that happen. But what about young people today? Do they see any of the career paths available to them? Do they watch movies or videos showing cool, inspiring people from the maritime industry? 

We have a job to do. We need to show more of the maritime world to the general public and children in particular. Some of them might want to become emergency response leaders.

Listen to the episode and give us a shoutout if you liked what you heard.

 


Hosted by Lena Göthberg, the Shipping Podcast is a direct line into the vast, complex, and surprisingly human world of moving goods across the oceans. While global trade relies on this industry's immense scale and logistical prowess, the real story is found in the people who make it function. Each conversation goes beyond cargo and containers to introduce the maritime professionals themselves-captains, engineers, port managers, innovators, and strategists-whose unique backgrounds and on-the-ground experiences shape our connected world. This podcast delves into the practical realities of business, the nuances of managing global operations, and the strategies behind marketing an industry that often operates out of public view. Listeners gain an insider's perspective on the challenges, triumphs, and daily decisions that keep supply chains moving. It’s a focused exploration of a sector that is both foundational and fascinating, aiming to highlight the compelling careers and personalities that define modern shipping. Through these detailed discussions, the Shipping Podcast naturally builds a deeper appreciation for the coolest industry on the planet, elevating its profile one personal story at a time.
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