Tag: women in shipping

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. 

The Maritime Educational Foundation (MEF) and the Women's International Shipping & Trading Association UK (WISTA UK) announced a strategic collaboration to promote diversity and inclusion within the maritime industry.

Lloyd's has published the results from its fifth Market Policies and Practices (MP&P) return and has announced the accomplishment of its immediate goal, with women now occupying 35% of leadership positions.

Achieving a diverse workforce and providing equal, inclusive opportunities has been a common goal amongst many stakeholders in the past few years. But are we getting there?

Cyprus' Council of Ministers has established an annual gender equality in Cyprus' shipping award, to recognize industry executives contributing to gender equality in the shipping sector.