Throughout history, we have always seen shipping as a male-dominated industry. Over the last two decades, however, brave women have been breaking stereotypes and foraying into the maritime world, creating an identity for themselves.
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British Ports Welcome First Meeting Of New Women In Maritime Taskforce
The British Ports Association welcomed the first meeting of its new Women in Maritime Taskforce which was facilitated by the umbrella group Maritime UK.
International Women Seafarers Foundation Launched For Smooth Sailing Of Women Seafarers
The Foundation will promote and support women to opt Sailing career and will raise awareness among shipping fraternity about women in seafaring profession
IMO: Empowering Maritime Women In East And Southern Africa
Promoting women’s access to quality employment and senior management level within the maritime sector is a key priority for IMO’s gender and capacity-building programme.
Martek: More Women Than Ever Are Making Decisions In Marine Industry
Historically marine industries have been significantly male dominated but one business in Rotherham is bucking the trend.
Chilean Navy Detains Seamen Accused Of Secretly Filming Female Sailors
Authorities in Chile have launched an investigation into allegations that female marine officers were allegedly videotaped in their quarters on a naval vessel by other crew members.
8 Career Options For Women Seafarers After Sailing At Sea
A maritime career doesn’t always mean a job at sea for female sailors. Let’s take a look at some famous onshore opportunities that women seafarers can choose after sailing.
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.
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.
Watch: “Women at the Helm” – A Film By IMO
Women at the Helm is a short film which shows how the work of IMO, and others, is beginning to promote change for the better for women in shipping, and highlights first-hand experiences from some of those who have already succeeded.