Celebrating our people:
seafarers honoured with gold medals

Two Finnlines seafarers have been awarded gold medals by Finnish Shipowners’ Association in recognition of their long and distinguished careers.

Chief Cook Kaisa Kekäle (M/S Finnstar) has worked at Finnlines since 1995, having started her career on the Railship 1 as a kitchen assistant. Kaisa is known as a charming, well-liked, and positive person whose smile brings joy to the entire ship’s crew. She is an excellent chef for whom cooking is not just a job but a passion. Kaisa is open to trying new flavours and cooking methods, and her food leaves a lasting impression. She gets along with everyone and is a true professional.

Deck Repairman Timo Nerman has been part of the Finnlines staff since 1990, when he started as an ordinary seaman. He is described as an extremely hardworking and skilled employee with a strong work ethic who can be trusted 100 percent. Timo is skilled at his job, treats everyone with respect, and welcomes both new and more experienced coworkers with respect. Colleagues who have worked with him are grateful for the opportunity to learn from his expertise.

Johanna Nummi, Petri Laitinen and Niclas Seligson
from the Sea Personnel department together with
our gold medalists Kaisa Kekäle and Timo Nerman
on this well-deserved achievement.