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A.P. Moller – Maersk Launches India’s First Women Seafarers’ Cadet Program
On the occasion of the International Day for Women in Maritime, A.P. Moller – Maersk’s (Maersk) declared India’s first seafarers’ cadet program for women.
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32% Female Bridge Officers Achieved When Less Than 2% Of Mariners Are Women: Celebrity Cruises
With a long history of championing diversity and inclusion, Celebrity Cruises today set a new benchmark in the cruise industry, announcing that one-third of its bridge officers are now female, in an industry where less than 2% of mariners are women.
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Online Charter Launched To Drive Diversity And Inclusion In Shipping On International Women’s Day
ICS, representing over 80% of the world merchant fleet, today launches its inaugural Maritime Diversity and Inclusion Charter on International Women’s Day (IWD).
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Maritime Must Be Safe For Women: ITF Calls For Industry To Work With Seafarers As Assault Case Reverberates
A brave female cadet recently published the horrific experiences of sexual assault she endured on board a vessel while attending the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
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Russia’s First Female Navigator Takes Charge As ‘Chief Mate’ Onboard Russian Nuclear Icebreaker
She is the one who sets the path the gigantic vessel will take through the Arctic Ocean. Standing on the ship of the bridge, she is always surrounded by screens that relay information from several sensors.
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Eaglestar Appoints Its First Female Ship Master
Eezmaira Sazzea was part of the first group of women that had been undergoing maritime training at the Akademi Laut Malaysia (ALAM, also popular as the Malaysian Maritime Academy) in 2006 when the institution had started accepting female cadets.
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A Woman Seafarer Describes The Challenges She Faces On Board Ships
A woman seafarer describes the unique and unusual challenges she faced in a male-dominated environment on board ships.
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7 Main Reasons There Are Fewer Women Seafarers In The Maritime Industry
It is a known fact that there are very few women seafarers in the maritime industry. A female deck officer explains the main reasons for the dwindling numbers.
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Top 5 Female Sailors of the Marine World
Marine world was and is considered way out of a women’s domain. However, this hasn’t stopped women from exploring this field and proving their mettle at the sea. We bring to you top five female sailors of the marine world.
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How To Stand With Women Working In Maritime
8 March. All across the globe, the ITF global family are celebrating the contribution of women transport workers to moving the world.