Tag: diversity

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.

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 2024 CAREER4SEA Forum was held virtually on December 11th, focusing on key topics such as developing the future workforce, exploring career opportunities for young professionals, and offering perspectives directly from active seafarers, who provided an authentic view of life at sea during a dedicated session.

Karin Orsel, co-founder and CEO, MF Shipping Group has been selected to receive the 2025 IMO Gender Equality Award.  

In today's fast-paced world, wellness has emerged as a fundamental pillar of a balanced and fulfilling life. It encompasses not only physical health, but also mental, emotional, and social well-being. Fifty-eight percent of US respondents to a McKinsey survey said they are prioritizing wellness more now than they did a year ago. 

A new report, titled the "Survey on Gender Equality in Indian Maritime Industry (2024)", released last week, shedding light on the significant strides and ongoing challenges for women in the Indian maritime sector over the past five years.

In 2022, WISTA Norway launched the ‘40 by 30’ Pledge to help organizations actively commit to promoting diversity in the maritime industry, with a primary focus on increasing the proportion of women in leadership positions to 40% by 2030.

The Gard P&I Club announced that they have signed the Wista 40 by 30 pledge, an initiative to achieve 40 per cent female leadership in the maritime industry by 2030.

The maritime industry has historically been male-dominated. However, as times change and the world progresses, fostering a welcoming environment for women onboard can greatly benefit the industry, agreed experts during a panel discussion at the 2024 Crew Welfare Week.

During the 50th anniversary celebration of the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association UK (WISTA UK), His Excellency Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), emphasized the importance of diversity in maritime.