{"id":1494,"date":"2025-02-28T10:33:26","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T09:33:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conferences.wmu.se\/wmugenderequality\/?p=1494"},"modified":"2025-02-28T10:33:27","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T09:33:27","slug":"rickard-friberg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/conferences.wmu.se\/wmugenderequality\/rickard-friberg\/","title":{"rendered":"Rickard Friberg"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>VTS operator, AO Sj\u00f6trafikservice Trafikcentral<br>Swedish Maritime Administration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:post-content --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rickard Friberg<\/strong> holds a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Nautical Science from Kalmar Maritime Academy, graduating in 2016. He began his career as an AB and Second Officer aboard various survey vessels, working on the renovation and replacement of navigational aids in the Swedish archipelago. Currently, he serves as a VTS Operator at the Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA), where he also takes on key roles as a superuser and on-the-job training instructor, ensuring new colleagues are equipped for their responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>\nThroughout his maritime career, Rickard has witnessed firsthand how individuals are treated differently based on privilege. Inspired by the efforts of colleagues advocating for change, he found the courage to challenge destructive social norms. Since joining REDO Academy as a workshop leader two years ago, he has led numerous sessions within SMA to promote awareness and foster inclusive, sustainable working environments. 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