New funding to support Women into Maritime Careers

Nusrat Ghani MP, Maritime Minister

 More young women will be encouraged to embark on a career at sea thanks to new funding announced on International Women’s Day (Friday 8 March) by Maritime Minister Nusrat Ghani.

 Educational charity, the 1851 Trust, has been given £100,000 by the Department for Transport, to support the promotion of maritime careers.

 This funding will go towards 10 roadshows around the UK where girls, aged 11 to 14, can speak to women already working in the sector about the...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/03/08/new-funding-to-support-women-into-maritime-careers/

Celebrating Diversity in Maritime

Celebrate (more) women in your life!!

March 8th is International Women’s Day, and the maritime industry is embracing the recognition of women’s contributions and value with a vengeance!  Not only has the IMO made “Empowering Women” their 2019 World Maritime Day theme (complete with a logo and video by Secretary General Kitack Lim) but some multinationals are creating policies prohibiting their executives from participating in industry events that do not demonstrate a commitment to diversity.

It...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/03/06/celebrating-diversity-in-maritime/