Captain Olsen......on the Queen Victoria?

Following hot on the heels of Sarah Breton, P and O's first female captain. Danish born Inger Olsen (no relation to Fred) has made history by becoming Cunard Line's first female Captain. In all of Cunard's 171 year history, only men have have held the position of Captain, so for Inger this must be a massive feeling of accomplishment. She started her historic maiden sailings as Captain on Queen Victoria, as she brought the ship back to the Port of Los Angeles in December.

Captain Olsen and Queen Victoria took part on the momentous Cunard Royal Rendezvous in New York on 13 January, where all three of Cunard's Queens met for a spectacular fireworks display in front of the Statue of Liberty before departing on their respective voyages.  At forty three Captain Olsen has risen through the ranks to become master at a very respectable age, as most are not promoted until they are well into their fifties.

Captain Olsen was raised in the Faroe Islands and she joined Cunard in 1997 as First Officer on board Caronia. In 2001 she transferred to sister-brand Seabourn. She sailed on Seabourn Sun and Seabourn Spirit before being promoted to the rank of Staff Captain on Seabourn Pride in 2003. Following some years with other companies within the Carnival Corporation family, Captain Olsen returned to Cunard in August this year as Deputy Captain of Queen Victoria. When not at the helm of the majestic Cunard ocean liner, Captain Olsen lives in Denmark.

So there you have it, proof that if you work hard enough and have the right skills you can achieve anything.
Just ask Captain Olsen.