Tag: Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI)

International Maritime Organization (IMO) joined other UN agencies in marking the annual International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (21st of March). The theme of the Day in 2023 focused on the urgency of combatting racism and racial discrimination.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has released its diversity and inclusion strategy for the years 2023 to 2027.

Sexual health moves beyond just disease prevention and is an important part of overall health and wellbeing. Being a seafarer means being away from your partners for extended periods, which can cause sexual frustration, while the limited access to sexual health information and resources can make it challenging to prioritize sexual health. 

The Seafarers’ Charity has released on March 8th (International Women’s Day), a report on the welfare needs of women working on cargo ships.

Celebrated every year on March 8th, International Women’s Day serves both as an honorary day for women, and a reminder of the struggle they encounter due to their gender.

As of February 2022, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) is an official member of the All-Aboard Alliance, the Alliance for a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Maritime Industry.

A new report by the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with McKinsey & Company, highlights five key factors that can drive to enhanced Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - or in other words DEI - that have impacted leaders across business sectors, providing clarity and creating sustainable change.

DEI stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; these are three key values that every business sector is now focusing on as well as the maritime industry, as they are critical to providing a sustainable future.

McKinsey published the Women in the Workplace 2022 report, highlighting that women show growing importance on opportunity, flexibility, employee well-being, diversity, equity, and inclusion at their workplaces.

According to a recent report , the shipping industry is making progress on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). In fact, many companies, organizations and alliances are taking their first steps in improving inclusion in their workplace, providing more platforms for all people to have equal career opportunities.