Empowering the Maritime Industry: Morning Breakfast Event for Female Leaders in the Naval Field
In the maritime sector, a growing awareness of the need for gender diversity has not translated into tangible results, according to the Women in Maritime Survey 2024. The survey, involving 88 member states and 608 private organizations, has revealed that the female share of the maritime workforce stands at a dismal 16%, a decrease from 26% in 2021.
One of the most critical findings is the severe underrepresentation of women in maritime roles at sea, where they make up barely 1% of seafarers. This underscores the persistence of gender inequality in the maritime sector.
The survey results highlight ongoing challenges in recruitment, retention, and integrating women into all facets of maritime work, suggesting that progress is fragmented and limited to small pockets rather than systemic change.
In light of these findings, an upcoming Women in Maritime breakfast session will be hosted by an organization yet to be specified. The event, scheduled for an unspecified date and time, will bring together esteemed industry professionals to discuss steps taken, lessons learned, and the confidence needed to push boundaries in fostering a more inclusive and diverse maritime sector.
Confirmed speakers for the event include leading ship owners, who will share their insights, experiences, and visions. Registration for the event is currently open, and the full speaker lineup will be announced shortly.
The declining representation of women in the maritime sector calls for intensified efforts to address entrenched gender inequality and the broader human capital challenges in the industry. The event aims to contribute to these efforts by facilitating discussions and sharing best practices that can drive systemic change.
The location of the event is yet to be announced. Stay tuned for more updates on this important event.
- To tackle the declining representation of women in the maritime sector, a need for intensified efforts in addressing entrenched gender inequality and broader human capital challenges has emerged, as evidenced by the Women in Maritime breakfast session, a event aiming to facilitate discussions and share best practices that can drive systemic change in the industry.
- Recognizing the ongoing challenges in recruitment, retention, and integrating women into all facets of maritime work, an upcoming gathering, the Women in Maritime breakfast session, will assemble esteemed professionals from the business sector to discuss measures taken, lessons learned, and the courage required to break down barriers in fostering a more inclusive and diverse maritime workforce, where health and wellness, including women's health, workplace-wellness, and diversity and inclusion, are regarded as paramount.
- Financial institutions may play an integral role in the future of the maritime sector, as evidenced by the participation of leading ship owners in the Women in Maritime breakfast session, an event focused on sharing insights, experiences, and visions to drive systemic change in the sector, as well as promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion, which are essential not only for women's health and overall well-being but also for the health and well-being of the industry itself.
