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Captain Kate Delisky, Marine Pilot
Captain Kate Delisky is a Marine Pilot with the Port of Townsville in Queensland, Australia.
Captain Kate Delisky is a Marine Pilot with the Port of Townsville in Queensland, Australia. She began her seagoing career in 1999 with Shell on tankers and has since gained extensive experience offshore on anchor handlers, supply vessels, sat diving vessels, and pipe-laying ships. Ashore, Kate has served as a VTSO and Deputy Harbour Master at Port Hedland, the world’s largest bulk tonnage port, before transitioning into pilotage.
Kate grew up in a small coastal town spending weekends sailing the family dinghy and hails from a maritime family. Her father and eldest brother both spent time at sea during her childhood, fostering her lifelong connection to the ocean.
As one of the few women in such a high-responsibility role, Kate is a strong example of the evolving maritime industry, inspiring a new generation of young women to explore the diverse and rewarding career opportunities the maritime sector offers.
The workshop employed a participatory photography approach, empowering participants to tell their own stories through the lens of a camera. Participants shared and discussed their images, fostering a collective exploration of their experiences.
The workshops aimed to engage participants in a variety of photographic activities and foster a supportive community for sharing, reflection, and discussion.
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