Tag: diversity

Sixteen months ago, Nayomi Amarasinghe became Sri Lanka’s first female seafarer, after taking part in a training course supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO).

During an IMO symposium to celebrate the International Day for Women in Maritime, a panel of experts discussed how to incorporate women’s perspectives in shaping the future of maritime safety and underscored the importance of mentorship and educational opportunities to bolster women’s profile in the industry.

The maritime industry is undergoing a significant transformation marked by the integration and empowerment of women, led by initiatives like Columbia Group's female cadet mentoring program.

As we mark this year's IMO International Day for Women in Maritime, which is observed annually on May 18th, we are thrilled to share feedback from female representatives offering insights on how to tackle the prevailing gender disparity in the maritime sector.

In its latest Crew Watch publication, Britannia P&I Club explains that understanding and respecting the cultural sensitivities of different regions is crucial to ensuring a smooth and successful port visit. 

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. 

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.

Lloyd's has published the results from its fifth Market Policies and Practices (MP&P) return and has announced the accomplishment of its immediate goal, with women now occupying 35% of leadership positions.