Tag: women in shipping

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.

The 18th of May each year marks an important day for the maritime industry, as, on this day, it celebrates the International Maritime Organization’s International Day for Women in Maritime.

IMO Secretary-General, Arsenio Dominguez, has released a video message on the occasion of International Day for Women in Maritime 2024, due on May 18th.

Stephanie Sjöblad emphasizes the crucial role of networking and education in advancing one's career. She recommends steering clear of people-pleasing tendencies and establishing boundaries, both professionally and personally.

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. 

In 2023, taking all The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) board meetings and technical committees together, women represented 41% of the port professionals participating in the meetings.

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez is calling on the maritime sector to take greater steps to support gender equality and women’s empowerment.