Tag: Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI)

On Tuesday, March 4, the Norwegian Shipowners' Association signed a declaration of cooperation for increased gender equality in the maritime industry.

As Europort 2025 approaches, exclusive insights from some of the maritime industry's most influential figures are being shared. In the first installment of the Industry Leaders Q&A series, Elpi Petraki, President of WISTA International, provided valuable perspectives on key industry issues.

Rewriting Women into Maritime History and the SHE_SEES exhibition are looking to expand their impact internationally, by telling the stories of women working in the maritime sector around the world.

The maritime industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace, embracing advancements in technology, sustainability, and workforce diversity, experts highlighted at a panel discussion during the 2024 Career4Sea Forum.

A new report calls for a greater focus on women's employment in transport and proposes actionable steps to address barriers to women's education, employment, and promotion in the sector.

High-performing teams require keen recruitment, staffing, and training strategies, all of which should focus on creating a diverse and inclusive (D&I) culture. In fact, research shows that inclusive teams perform up to 30% better in high-diversity environments.

During the 2024 SAFETY4SEA Dubai Forum, Capt. Anuj Chopra, Managing Director, MaritimESG Middle East Project Management LLC, gave a presentation on how adopting ESG practices enhances operational resilience, safety, efficiency, and profitability. 

The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) and Abu Dhabi Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, have launched MARSDNA, a digital tool designed to accelerate sustainable practices in the maritime sector.

The maritime industry, like many sectors, has made strides in embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). However, significant challenges remain -- particularly for women - as recent reports reveal a complex picture of their experiences, leadership representation, and workplace challenges in maritime and beyond.

The Diversity Study Group has published its fifth annual review based on a survey of its membership’s employees to assess the effectiveness of the diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) strategies and plans.