Tag: Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI)

In an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, the newly elected President of WISTA Norway, Capt. Jaquelyn Burton, EMBA, AFNI, emphasizes that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is not solely a gender issue—it’s about transforming industry structures, expectations, and mindsets to foster real progress.

Munich Re has released its "Marine Trend Radar 2025" whitepaper, exploring key trends shaping the maritime and logistics landscape in 2025.

A significant stigma still surrounds neurodiversity. Education is crucial to shifting perspectives. With 84 billion brain cells connected in billions of different ways, why should we expect everyone to respond identically to the same environmental conditions?

In an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, Kate Kwiatkowska, Head of Sustainability at NorthStandard, shares her key priorities for the Club’s sustainability agenda. She emphasizes that sustainability addresses systemic challenges that require industry-wide collaboration. Additionally, she highlights the importance of robust governance, internal education, and clear communication.

Lloyd's Register, and Lloyd's Register Foundation and the World Maritime University have published a report titled "Deep dive on seafarer sustainability," exploring how Africa and women can play a key role in creating a sustainable supply of seafarers for the future.

The latest report from the Diversity Study Group (DSG) recommends that maritime business leaders focus on real workplace experiences, stakeholder expectations, and the practical benefits of inclusive working environments, rather than reacting to political noise.

Nautilus International has urged for barriers to be fixed regarding diversity and inclusion in the maritime industry during the ESS.

After a 10-month project phase, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has successfully completed the Diversity@Sea project, a global initiative by the ‘All Aboard Alliance’ aimed at fostering gender and cultural diversity within the maritime industry.

In 2024, ESPO continued to make significant progress in gender balance, with increasing female participation across its meetings, committees, and leadership roles. 

IMO marked International Women's Day calling for action to close the gender data gap and secure an inclusive future for women in the sector.