Ocyan Has Been Working to Become Increasingly Diverse, Aiming to Ensure an Inclusive Work Environment Free of Discrimination.
Ocyan is proud to announce its first Brazilian female commander, Carla Malafaia took over the drillship Norbe IX in October. The company is increasingly seeking diversity, upholding equal opportunity for all individuals, regardless of any characteristic that makes them unique. This Tuesday, 22, the company sold a well-known drillship that operates floaters to OOS.
“I expected to reach this level one day; it was my goal, but I always worked without rush,” said the commander. “I followed the Norbe IX drillship even during its construction in South Korea. Then I started working on it, from which I never left,” concludes Carla.
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Another 11 women work on the drillship, representing 6% of the entire crew; although the number is low, it is a good benchmark compared to the reality of the oil and gas market.
According to Carla, “Being a woman in this career will always be a challenge, especially in Brazil where there isn’t a long tradition of women in leadership roles on vessels. In my case, my parents’ support was essential for me to overcome the obstacles at the beginning of my professional life.”
Carla was born in Guadalupe, in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, and has always enjoyed being close to the sea. “My parents are from the interior of Rio de Janeiro, but I was born in the capital and have had this connection to water since childhood. I was studying Chemistry at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro when I learned about a competition for the Merchant Marine Officer Training School and decided to apply. I studied, passed, and took a break from college,” she states.
Carla gained experience in companies in the chemical and oil sector before joining Ocyan. On most of the vessels, she was the only woman on the team. “In the beginning, I needed to constantly prove that I was qualified. Sometimes, I was subjected to tasks where my superiors were clearly testing my physical strength. After that, I am sure that women can be in all roles on a ship,” she advocates.
Motherhood is a challenge but not a barrier for those who work on board, like Carla, who has a daughter aged 1 year and 9 months. “Today, she is my greatest strength. For her, all the effort and work are worth it, even if it’s difficult to be away for 15 days. Thankfully, technology has evolved, and we can see each other on video at least once a day,” she explains.
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Diversity & Inclusion
This year, Ocyan began its Diversity & Inclusion program, which has a committee responsible for the program’s strategy, as well as affinity groups. In 2019, the priority areas are ‘gender equity’ and ‘people with disabilities.’ Each has dedicated leadership, comprised of volunteer members spread throughout the company.
The program’s proposal is to ensure an inclusive work environment, free from discrimination, where each person can be who they truly are.
“The program is an important step for us to improve our numbers, especially considering the inherent challenges of our segment, which is predominantly male and offshore – the onboard professionals account for about 70% of our total workforce,” explains Nir Lander, Planning and People Director and Leader of Ocyan’s Diversity & Inclusion Program.
Ocyan is a company with a sustainable attitude and knowledge to provide solutions for the offshore upstream oil and gas industry in Brazil and abroad. Its main values are the safety of its members and operations, trusted partnerships with clients, and a commitment to ethics and transparency.
The company encourages diversity and inclusion both inside and outside the organization and is certified as a Great Place to Work by the GPTW consulting firm.
Currently, the company’s fleet includes five drilling units, two PLSVs (pipe laying support vessels), and two FPSO (floating, production, storage, and offloading) vessels. Ocyan also develops SURF projects, manufacturing and installation of underwater equipment, and provides offshore maintenance services.
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