Tag: diversity

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.

During the 2025 SAFETY4SEA Limassol Forum, Capt. Alexandros Gerokounas, LMZ SHIPPING, emphasized the vital role of HRM strategies.

Nautilus International has urged for barriers to be fixed regarding diversity and inclusion in the maritime industry during the ESS.

The theme of this year's international day is “Accelerate Action”, which emphasizes the urgency of taking swift and decisive steps toward achieving gender equality.

Julia 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.

Claudia 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.

Saleha 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.

As 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.

The 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.

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.