Tag: women in shipping

The UK DfT released the statistics for seafarers in the UK Shipping Industry estimating that 23,700 UK seafarers were active at sea in 2024.

Rewriting Women into Maritime History and the SHE_SEES exhibition are looking to expand their impact internationally, by telling the stories of women working in the maritime sector around the world.

Melina Travlos, Head of Nteptune Group, has been re-elected for a second term as president of the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS).

A new report calls for a greater focus on women's employment in transport and proposes actionable steps to address barriers to women's education, employment, and promotion in the sector.

Violence and harassment at work is a widespread phenomenon around the world, with more than one in five (22.8 per cent or 743 million) persons in employment having experienced at least one form of violence and harassment at work during their working life.

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 annual WISTA Hellas Gala Dinner and Award Ceremony took place on December 9, 2024, celebrating exceptional contributions to maritime leadership and service.

The Diversity Study Group has published its fifth annual review based on a survey of its membership’s employees to assess the effectiveness of the diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) strategies and plans.

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

Jacqueline Zalapa, Partner at Campbell Johnston Clark’s London Office, shares that her journey into the shipping industry happened by chance after she moved to New York City from Sydney, Australia, where she qualified as a lawyer.