WISTA survey points to ‘shocking’ revelations on discrimination, harassment, and bullying of women seafarers

The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA International) has released results of an in-depth […]

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Great axe-pectations: WISTA QLD axe-throwing!

Pictured: a throwing axe embedded in a tree. Photo: Michael Aleo via Unsplash.

Let us axe you some silly questions: have you ever wanted to split after work? Have you ever been so frustrated that you just can’t handle it any more? Have you ever wanted to just engage in some random axe of violence???

Then why not sign up for WISTA QLD’s ax-citing evening of networking, nibbles and axe-throwing?

WISTA QLD has set-up a fun axe-throwing evening for everyone who wants to get medieval, to get in touch...

https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/great-axe-pectations-wista-qld-axe-throwing/

191 Catherine Smith, General Counsel & Company Secretary, Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings Limited

What about the S and the G in ESG? 

In episode 191, you meet Catherine Smith, General Counsel & Company Secretary at Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings Limited in Hongkong. We have a candid conversation about Environmental Social and Governance, which refers to the three key factors when measuring a business or company’s sustainability and ethical impact.

Catherine is calling for more ESG startups since there are so many things we need to do to fulfil the challenges we are facing.

I asked...

https://shippingpodcast.com/191-catherine-smith-general-counsel-company-secretary-wah-kwong-maritime-transport-holdings-limited/

IMO-WISTA Women in Maritime survey highlights current gender diversity across the sector and sets a benchmark for progress

Pictured: seafarers aboard the bridge of a vessel; Photo credit International Maritime Organization

By the International Maritime Organization

Gender diversity in maritime is extremely fragmented by sector, according to data from the newly- published 2021 IMO-WISTA (Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association) Women in Maritime Survey Report.

The report, launched on the first IMO International Day for Women in Maritime, contains information about the proportion and distribution of women...

https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/imo-wista-women-in-maritime-survey-highlights-current-gender-diversity-across-the-sector-and-sets-a-benchmark-for-progress/

IMO marks first International Day for Women in Maritime

“There is still a gender imbalance in maritime – but times are changing. It is recognized that diversity in maritime benefits the entire sector,” said IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim as the International Maritime Organization today celebrated the first International Day for Women in Maritime.

“Women in maritime are working everywhere to support the transition to a decarbonized, digitalized and more sustainable future,” said Lim. “Let’s take this opportunity to celebrate the many women who are...

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