Tag: Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI)

The Global Maritime Forum (GMF), a convener of changemakers and progressive companies and organizations, aspires to position the maritime industry to achieve the 2030 goals on decarbonization set by the International Maritime Organization. They are committed to ongoing efforts toward these objectives.

AD Ports Group has published its Annual Report for the year of 2023, where their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy and progress are presented. 

On 11th March 2024 marked the unveiling of the Women in Transport Equity Index 2023 Report, which lays bare the gender disparities within the UK transport sector.

UN Global Compact states that at our current rate, it will take 131 years before full gender equality is achieved. 

In 2023, taking all The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) board meetings and technical committees together, women represented 41% of the port professionals participating in the meetings.

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez is calling on the maritime sector to take greater steps to support gender equality and women’s empowerment. 

The Maritime Educational Foundation (MEF) and the Women's International Shipping & Trading Association UK (WISTA UK) announced a strategic collaboration to promote diversity and inclusion within the maritime industry.

Achieving a diverse workforce and providing equal, inclusive opportunities has been a common goal amongst many stakeholders in the past few years. But are we getting there?

In the recently published InterManager's General Principles of Conduct and Action, the Association emphasizes on eradicating prejudice and discrimination in shipping on characteristics such as Race, Gender, Age, Religion/belief, Sexual orientation, Pregnancy and Disability - to ensure fair treatment and equal opportunities for all.

Francesco Gargiulo explains how IMEC tackles the current challenges facing the industry and calls for a change in mindset regarding crew welfare. Seafarers’ welfare initiatives should not be perceived as a cost but rather as an investment, he comments.