Our integrity distinguish us from other workplaces

There is a deep sense of belonging among those who work at sea and those who work on land.

"Our integrity and unity are what distinguish us from other workplaces. There is a deep sense of belonging among those who work at sea and those who work on land," says Renate Hvidevoll Ek.

Since she was young, Renate has had a connection to the sea. She grew up in an island community and spent a lot of time aboard various boats with her grandfather.

She has worked at DOF for several decades and first had contact with the company at the age of 16 when she began working on a boat named Skandi Beta. After a period away from DOF, she returned in 2002 and has since worked both on board the ships and on land.

"Working at DOF provides good opportunities to explore different career paths. However, it requires courage to seize the opportunities when they arise," she says.

Renate herself has experienced being nervous about stepping into a new role. After working at sea for a few years, she took on a position as a crew manager. It was an opportunity she was grateful for but still found daunting. Now she was going to be the leader for the captains.

"I worried about whether I had taken on too much. Now I was going to lead those who had led me for all those years," Renate explains.

However, she found that the significant transition went better than expected. Today, Renate works as an Operations Manager.

"Several of our captains have been incredible supporters and have provided me with valuable feedback. As an Operations Manager, I, along with the rest of the team, get to influence the work we do for the customer and make important decisions."