Tag: women in shipping

IMO (International Maritime Organization) and the Republic of Korea have signed an agreement to launch the first thematic project with Official Development Assistance (ODA) funding that specifically focuses on women in maritime.

ISWAN has partnered with the official Menstrual Hygiene Day campaign to end the stigma surrounding menstruation and raise awareness of the challenges women seafarers face when working on board.

On the occasion of the 2023 International Day for Women In Maritime, we are glad to host an interview with President of WISTA International, Mrs. Elpi Petraki, who suggests key actions to turn challenges that women in maritime still face into opportunities.

On this year’s IMO International Day for Women in Maritime, observed on 18 May annually, we are excited to present feedback from female representatives who suggest ways to address the current gender imbalance in maritime.

As today is the International Day for Women in Maritime, Maersk's Chief Infrastructure Officer, Rabab Boulos, met with 2nd Officer Christina Andersson onboard Madrid Maersk to discuss being equal at sea. 

The shipping industry, like many other industries, has traditionally been male dominated, with fewer opportunities and resources available for women, note Neele Pawlowski, Chartering Manager Clipper Group & Co-Founder/previous board member WIS-Denmark and Lotte G. Lundberg, Managing Director,  The Danish Maritime Fund, providing perspectives from two generations in global shipping to suggest ways to further support, empower and attract women.

Celebrated every year on May 18th, the International Day of Women in Maritime is an important day to remind to the entire industry that only by promoting gender equality, diversity, and inclusivity, industry stakeholders will ensure that the maritime sector remains inclusive, equitable, fosters innovation and creates opportunities for all.

International Maritime Organization (IMO) released a video for the International Day for Women in Maritime (May 18) under the theme Mobilizing networks for gender equality.

The Global Maritime Forum has released a report which shares the results from a study conducted by the All Aboard Alliance in the [email protected] initiative, identifying the 15 'key pain points'  for women at sea following an analysis of interviews with 115 women seafarers serving onboard.

The Seafarers’ Charity has announced funding for a new service aimed at supporting women seafarers who have experienced sexual trauma while working at sea.