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ANS, OSKAR OMNE MEET THE TEAM RICHARD JEPPSSON VP Commercial & Partnership for Oceanbird ROLE: TO BRING OCEANBIRD TO THE MARKET AND FIND PARTNERSHIPS FOR TRULY SUSTAINABLE SHIPPING. MEET THE TEAM BEHIND OCEANBIRD Developing a vessel like Oceanbird is of course the work of a large team. Here are some of the key people in the project. We now see an awareness in the entire world that we must act if we want to achieve a climate-neutral society. More and more communities have pledged to reach this goal, from nations and cities to businesses and civic organisations. To design a ship that in itself minimizes the environmental footprint is to show the world that action is possible. When we saw that it actually is possible to sail across the oceans with a ship of this size, we decided to make a go for it. We have now gained the support of the Swedish government, several partners and organizations. To be part of a groundbreaking project is always exciting. To be part of this groundbreaking project which also moves the sustainability agenda forward in a radical way is a dream come true. We have already faced some challenges, and there will be more and difficult ones to come, but I’m looking forward to the launch of the vessel. OUR WAY 9