Tag: Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI)

The second Women in Maritime survey, jointly published by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA), provides new insights into gender diversity within the industry.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has published a video in view of the upcoming Women in Maritime Day on 18 May, with Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez highlighting the importance of the day and calling the industry to action. 

Spinnaker explores the evolving landscape of gender pay gap in the maritime industry, highlighting trends across the UK, EU, and globally. 

Women in mid-stage maritime careers are invited to the inaugural “Maritime Women’s Leadership and Empowerment” training course in Malmo, Sweden, from September to October 2025.  

NeurodiversAtSea, Seafarers Hospital Society and The Seafarers’ Charity announced a project to provide support to neurodivergent seafarers.

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.