Tag: women in shipping

Maersk has announced a significant milestone under its 'Equal At Sea' initiative in India, as Maersk’s Indian women seafarers surge from 41 to over 350 in just three years. 

As we strive for a more inclusive world, women role models have a major role to play in inspiring other women. Especially in industries such as maritime, where women are a minority, the media can assist greatly in telling the stories of women who made it in a male-dominated profession despite the challenges.

Crystol Lasley, Director of Maritime Operations at AP Companies Global Solutions, encourages us to question both the "whys" and "hows" in every situation in order to gain a broader perspective. She emphasizes the importance of leading by example, as doing so inspires the team to follow suit.

The second Women in Maritime Survey has been launched to gather important baseline data about women’s participation in the maritime and ocean fields.

ISWAN is launching its campaign: ‘Safe at sea…it takes all of us!’, focusing on the role that men seafarers can take as allies in support of women colleagues.

The Seafarers’ Hospital Society (SHS), a maritime charity dedicated to meeting the health and welfare needs of all seafarers working in the UK, has launched a pilot project to provide women working at sea with free feminine hygiene products.

A new report, titled the "Survey on Gender Equality in Indian Maritime Industry (2024)", released last week, shedding light on the significant strides and ongoing challenges for women in the Indian maritime sector over the past five years.

Celebrating the International Day for Women in Maritime, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) hosted a symposium where experts discussed how incorporating women's viewpoints can shape the future of maritime safety. Central to this discussion was the critical role of mentorship and training in elevating women's profiles and ensuring their success in this challenging field.

Talking the talk on diversity and inclusion is good, but walking the walk will bring better rewards, writes Elpi Petraki, President WISTA International.

Sidsel finds her role at Nor-Shipping to be dynamic and engaging, giving her the chance to connect with a global audience. Despite the blending of personal and professional boundaries, she views this as a positive aspect of her job.