This morning, 50 trainees arrived at Danish Shipping’s offices in Amaliegade for the first module of their two-year shipping trainee programme.

Among the new students were Christopher Juhl Christensen, trainee at Ocean7 Projects, and Frøydis Åsheim, trainee at NORDEN.

“You quickly realise how important it is to have a strong network. Meeting new people is how you get ahead in shipping. I have also always been very interested in global politics. It is incredibly exciting that when something happens on the other side of the world, you can feel the impact in your day-to-day work in the industry, says Christopher Juhl Christensen. (Our translation, Ed.)”

“I have a bachelor’s degree in Shipping Management, and I want to continue learning and expanding my knowledge of shipping. The shipping industry is incredibly diverse. Even between Norway and Denmark, there are major differences. It is really exciting to work in an industry where you are connected to what is happening all over the world,” says Frøydis Åsheim. (Our translation, Ed.)

Danish Shipping Education is a two-year private training programme offered by the Danish Shipping Academy (DSA) in collaboration with Danish shipping companies. The programme is designed for shipping trainees employed by shipping companies, bunker companies or other types of maritime businesses.

“With Danish Shipping Education, we provide students with the latest knowledge as well as a strong professional foundation and network that they can take with them as they pursue international careers in the maritime industry,” says Anne Panknin Kristensen, Deputy Director of the Competence Centre at Danish Shipping.