Christian Ingerslev wants ambitious goals for women at sea: "I am a major proponent of going all in"

It might be necessary to aim for ships that employ only women, says Christian Ingerslev, CEO of Maersk Supply Service.

Christian Ingerslev has just taken up reins as CEO of Maersk Supply Service for a similar position in Maersk Tankers. | Photo: Maersk Tankers

If shipping is to employ more women as seafarers, carriers must use far more ambitious tools, Christian Ingerslev, chief executive officer of Maersk Supply Service, maintains.

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