A visit from Nordlandet lower secondary school
Year 8 pupils taking a working-life studies course at Nordlandet lower secondary school visited Abyss to learn about career opportunities in aquaculture.
In brief
A Year 8 class from Nordlandet lower secondary school visited Abyss to learn about aquaculture, workboats and underwater services.
The pupils attended a presentation on maritime careers, saw a practical demonstration of ROV equipment and met both former and current apprentices. The visit showed the range of careers in the ocean industries.
The visit gave the pupils an insight into the daily work of a provider of workboat and underwater services. They heard how Abyss operates workboats, ROVs, diving support vessels and service vessels.
A sea of careers and opportunities
HR Manager Hilde Eeg presented the company’s work, career opportunities and educational pathways that can lead to a job in the maritime industry.
A practical tour and demonstration
At the workshop, the pupils met Arne Frisvold Grøtta, a former apprentice who is now a permanent employee. He demonstrated StealthCleaner and other ROVs, and the pupils tried the control chair in an ROV container.
A focus on gender balance
Abyss wants more girls and women working both on board and ashore. The pupils therefore also met industrial mechanic apprentice Vilde Færøy Solheim.
An inspiring experience
The pupils were engaged and asked many questions. The visit helped bridge the gap between education and working life and showed young people the opportunities available in maritime careers.
