Dr. Gordana Ilic Named Among YoungShip Oslo’s “10 Women to Watch” for 2025

BetterSea Co-Founder Recognized for Pioneering Work in Maritime Decarbonization

BetterSea is proud to announce that our Co-Founder, Dr. Gordana Ilic, has been honored as one of YoungShip Oslo’s “10 Women to Watch” for 2025. This prestigious award, presented in partnership with Nor-Shipping, celebrates emerging female leaders who are actively shaping the future of the maritime industry.

The recipients were selected by a distinguished jury composed of seasoned maritime professionals from across academia, business, and government. The panel included industry giants such as Øystein Kalleklev and Thomas Wilhelmsen, lending significant credibility and visibility to the selection process.

Dr. Ilic’s inclusion on the list reflects her outstanding contributions to maritime innovation and sustainability. As a Co-Founder of BetterSea, she is playing a leading role in helping shipowners and operators meet complex regulatory requirements under frameworks such as the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and FuelEU Maritime.

YoungShip Oslo’s “10 Women to Watch” initiative seeks to highlight role models and inspire the next generation of maritime professionals. Dr. Ilic’s recognition affirms her position as a thought leader and changemaker driving maritime decarbonization on a global scale.

For more details on the "10 Women to Watch" initiative, please visit the official website.