Meet the interns of summer 2024

This summer, Stödig and Seatrans welcomed a talented group of interns, each bringing fresh perspectives and a passion for making a meaningful contribution to the maritime industry. From crewing to IT, the interns immersed themselves in real-world projects, gaining invaluable experience while bringing fresh ideas to the industry.

QHSE and Crewing interns

For some interns, the route to the maritime industry felt like a natural progression. Bertine M. Tollefsen, a second-year Shipping Management student with a background in the Navy, spent her summer working in crewing at Seatrans. Her favourite part of the internship was sailing with the SC Connector, working from the Stödig department in Poland, and learning from the diverse professionals in the industry. “It has been an unforgettable experience. This is a summer I will never forget,” she said.

Likewise, Fredrik Nygaard, a master’s student in Marine Technology at NTNU Trondheim, followed in his grandfather’s footsteps into the maritime world. His work spanned several departments at Stödig, where he contributed to key initiatives such as the SIRE 2.0 project and newbuild procurement. “My internship has been a great opportunity to gain some real-world insight,” Fredrik shared.

Benedicte W. Knudsen, also studying Shipping Management, found her way into maritime through a chance conversation on a flight. She spent her summer focused on QHSE-related tasks and was struck by how relevant her studies were to the practical challenges she encountered. “It’s rewarding to see that what we learn in our studies can be applied in practice,” she noted.

Gaining experience in maritime tech

For other interns, the maritime industry opened doors to explore the growing role of technology within the sector. Camilla Brun Frost, a Computer Science student specialising in Databases and Search, spent her summer at Seatrans, working on data migration and cloud solutions. Although her studies weren’t directly maritime-focused, Camilla was drawn to the industry’s digitalisation potential. “I was surprised by how much digitalisation and innovation potential the maritime industry has,” she said.

Elise Andersen, an Information Technology student, also found her internship an eye-opener. She worked on implementing passwordless login solutions for ships and was amazed at how crucial IT is to maritime operations. “I didn’t realise just how crucial technology is in ensuring everything runs smoothly onboard,” she remarked.

Navigating the future

For all the interns, the hands-on experience and exposure to maritime life left a lasting impression. From visiting ships to participating in safety courses, each gained a deeper understanding of the industry’s complexities and challenges. As these aspiring professionals move forward in their careers, they carry with them the lessons and memories from their summer internships. The maritime industry is in safe hands with such bright minds eager to navigate its future.