Tag: women in shipping

The Australian Government has welcomed Kaylene Dale as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), starting on 1 October 2024.

''We all need an ally sometimes, no matter who we are. There are many benefits of being an ally for you, for others and for the vessel.'' ISWAN says in a recent guide for seafarers that aims to foster allyship within the maritime industry. Allyship means using your power, position, or privilege to uplift others.

Following the announcement of ISWAN's campaign: ‘Safe at sea…it takes all of us!’ in the beginning of this month, the organization announced the release of practical guidance on addressing inappropriate behaviour and building strong support networks.

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.