Tag: women in shipping

The IMO and the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA International) have launched the inaugural Women in Maritime – IMO and WISTA International Survey 2021.

Data published by Spinnaker’s Maritime HR Association highlight that the shipping industry remains a male-dominant sector, as only the 5% of maritime leadership roles is occupied by women.

Human Rights at Sea published a case study by Advisory Board member and maritime professional, Joanne Rawley, on the issue of gender diversity and inclusion in shipping.

In our special column this month, we are glad to host an interview with Ms. Gisa Paredes, a Licensed Psychologist and Chief Operating Officer at WellAtSea program which has now reached more than 8,000 seafarers globally. Ms Paredes shares with us her secrets for  business development; among many, connecting with intention, practicing mindfulness and seeking help from professionals have helped her a lot towards.

Following the launch of ECSA-ETF joint project, which goals to boost participation of women in European shipping, participants held their first kick off meeting. 

Imagine a man’s society where you are the only female, what would the challenges be and what would you do differently? Women constitute a small minority of seafarers for many reasons, so chances are there is a proportion of one-two females and 18-19 males in a random whole of 20 crew members onboard.

Associated British Ports (ABP) is the latest business to join Maritime UK's "Diversity in Maritime Charter program", in an effort to attract a more diverse workforce. To remind, the initiative creates a framework to challenge companies to make progress on gender diversity.

Given that as industries, both marine insurance and shipping are traditionally male dominated, North P&I Club explains that gender pay gap is still obvious and provides tips on how could the industry "close" the gender pay gap in the future.

Capt. Maria Agius has been working with Celebrity Cruises since 2015. Capt. Agius acknowledges fatigue as a key challenge for life onboard; nonetheless, there are several ways of tackling fatigue and essentially ensuring the wellbeing of all seafarers onboard, she says.

Capt. Maria Koliou has been working with Celebrity Cruises since 2017. Before joining Celebrity Cruises, she worked with Anangel Maritime Services for seven years. Capt. Koliou sailed for the first time in 2010 and she shares her experience, highlighting that  working at sea is adventurous and demanding but also one of a kind experience.