#3 Naval Architect & ENPLO Director Despina Karanta on Responsibility, Reputation & Engineering Precision

Engineering decisions become real when safety and performance are on the line.We talk about the jump from university to industry, why experience carries authority offshore, and why sometimes it’s better not to speak unless you’re 100% sure.We also unpack the maritime sector’s unspoken rules: a conservative pace of change, a small global network, and a reputation that travels fast. Plus what visibility means when you’re the only woman in the room.