Cadet Natalie Knutsen views herself as a "lucky sailor" after landing training with Norwegian shipowner Ostensjo Rederi.
But the 24-year-old also represents an important investment in the future for the company.
There has been concern in the North Sea OSV sector that the crash of the last few years has led to many experienced staff leaving the profession.
The shipowner has entered into a collaboration with Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) in Haugesund to secure future recruits.
