Workforce retention and performance challenges in the maritime industry
During the 2025 SAFETY4SEA Limassol Forum, Capt. Alexandros Gerokounas, LMZ SHIPPING, emphasized the vital role of HRM strategies.
Read moreDetailsDuring the 2025 SAFETY4SEA Limassol Forum, Capt. Alexandros Gerokounas, LMZ SHIPPING, emphasized the vital role of HRM strategies.
Read moreDetailsNautilus International has urged for barriers to be fixed regarding diversity and inclusion in the maritime industry during the ESS.
Read moreDetailsThe theme of this year's international day is “Accelerate Action”, which emphasizes the urgency of taking swift and decisive steps toward achieving gender equality.
Read moreDetailsJulia Anastasiou, Chief Crew Management Officer at OSM Thome, emphasizes the importance of visible female role models in senior maritime positions. Without them, aspiring women struggle to see a clear path to leadership—reinforcing the idea that representation matters.
Read moreDetailsClaudia Paschkewitz, Director of Sustainability & Diversity at Columbia Group, encourages women in the maritime industry to stay active, remain curious, seek knowledge, and focus on networking. Most importantly, she emphasizes the value of authenticity and empathy.
Read moreDetailsSaleha Shaikh, Founder & Head of the MUI Women's Wing, explains how this initiative aims to support women seafarers and their families, promote inclusivity, and break barriers in the maritime industry.
Read moreDetailsAs 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.
Read moreDetailsThe 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.
Read moreDetailsHigh-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.
Read moreDetailsThe 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.
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