Tag: women in shipping

California State University Maritime Academy has appointed Samaro Bannister-Schneider to serve as interim captain of Training Ship Golden Bear (TSGB). Captain Bannister will serve as Cal Maritime’s first female TSGB captain and is a proud Cal Maritime alumna who brings with her an extensive career in marine transportation.

The second cohort of future female leaders have joined the Leadership Accelerator Programme (LEAP) run by Maritime SheEO.

In our special column this month, we are glad to host an interview with Mrs Stine Mundal, Key Account Manager, DNV & Maritime and President, WISTA Norway who wishes industry could become more open to quickly implement the change mindset needed to adapt to a new low carbon and digital reality.

Thome Group, together with Hafnia, Anglo American, RightShip, Rio Tinto, and Wilhelmsen have joined forces to launch Maritime Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Innovation Lab 2022.

Mrs. Gudrun Janssens, Head of Environmental & Technical Affairs, Royal Belgian Shipowners Association, has discovered the benefits of outdoor sports during these couples years, realizing that such activities have made her a better person both in her professional and personal life.

Outgoing Nautical Institute (NI) President Carson-Jackson, commented on the women participation in shipping, noting that it still remains very low.

IMO continues sponsorship of Maritime SheEO leadership scheme following graduation of first cohort.

During a panel discussion at Posidonia last week, the WISTA Hellas ‘Women at Sea’ seminar, examined the challenges facing women seafarers as well as food for thought on how to support them throughout their careers. 

On the occasion of the first International Day for Women in Maritime on 18 May 2022, IMO held online a Symposium, featuring nine panelists; seven women and two male allies, to address what type of training supports a barrier-free working environment for women in maritime; how to enhance visibility for women in the workplace/environment; and recognition in the work environment of women's contributions to maritime.

MF Shipping's CEO and President of the Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners, Karin Orsel, stated that she sees increased collaborations within and outside shipping, addressing diversity issues which will help shipping tackle the challenges of Ukraine and decarbonisation.