Women in shipping

IMO launches photo search for women in maritime

Celebrating the International Women’s Day, IMO’s gender programme announced launch of a photo search to build its bank of images of women in maritime. The move came as IMO believes the media have a great potential to promote gender equality by portraying women and men in a non-stereotypical, diverse and balanced manner.

Though the maritime industry is seeing a shift in diversity and is beginning to put gender on the agenda, the absence of images showing women in action remains an issue,

…IMO...

https://safety4sea.com/imo-launches-photo-search-for-women-in-maritime/

World’s first all-female cruise ship, sets sail

In light of the International Women’s Day, Celebrity Cruises informed that for the first time in the history of shipping, an all-female bridge and hotel officer team cruise ship set sail. In fact, the cruise vessel “Celebrity Edge” started its seven-day journey on 8 March 2020, with 27 women from 16 different countries onboard.

Specifically, the cruise ship departed from Port of Everglades to the Caribbean, with Captain Kate McCue at the helm, the first American female cruise ship captain.

With...

https://safety4sea.com/worlds-first-all-female-cruise-ship-sets-sail/

Nautilus: Availability for women sanitary products onboard is crucial

During a TUC Women’s Conference in London, the topic of discussion focused on women’s menstrual products and the obstacles women in shipping face during menstrual days when onboard.

The discussions around menstrual products have been on the spotlight the past couple years, with many supporting the decrease of VAT on sanitary products.

Nautilus delegates to the Conference gathered support for a motion calling for sanitary products to be available for free in the UK. The motion has been proposed by...

https://safety4sea.com/nautilus-availability-for-women-sanitary-products-onboard-is-crucial/

Career Paths: Jeannie Ivanov, Lloyd’s Register

In our special column, we are pleased to host an interview with Ms. Jeannie Ivanov, Marketing Director Marine and Offshore, Lloyd’s Register, who defines as successful anyone who achieves his goals without compromising his/her principles, wellbeing and personal/ professional relationships and invests in effective communication and collaboration. Also, Ms. Ivanov notes that ”ambition is nothing to be ashamed of as long as you preserve your integrity” and advises us to be authentic.

When it comes...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-career-paths-jeannie-ivanov-lloyds-register/

WMU promotes gender equality in shipping industry

Dr Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, President of the World Maritime University (WMU) spoke during the European Shipping Week (ESW) with a keynote address on Gender diversity: Better for People, Better for the Profession, Better for the Industry.

During the ESW, February 17-21, Dr Doumbia-Henry highlighted that in the last 27 years the percentage of women seafarers has remained low as 1-2%, noting the importance of education. She also talked about the significant barriers facing women entering the...

https://safety4sea.com/wmu-promotes-gender-equality-in-shipping-industry/

Regent Seven Seas Cruises names first cruise ship launched by a woman Captain

Regent Seven Seas Cruises hosted an official ceremony in Miami for the christening of its newest luxury cruise ship ‘Seven Seas Splendor’, the first newbuilt ocean cruise ship to be helmed by a woman Captain; the 30-year veteran Captain Serena Melani.

Captain Melani, 45, has progressed quickly in her nearly 30-year career to roles of cruise ship leadership. She began her nautical career at age 16 as a cadet while attending school working on cargo ships in her hometown of Livorno, Italy, along...

https://safety4sea.com/regent-seven-seas-cruises-names-first-cruise-ship-launched-by-a-woman-captain/

Romania joins WISTA International

During an inauguration event on 21 February 2020, WISTA International officially welcomed Romania to the global network of women in shipping, trading and logistics. WISTA Romania now becomes the 50th active National WISTA Association (NWA) and the 19th European country to join the network.

All over the world, there are a lot of women in all of the maritime sectors. We are proud to establish WISTA Romania as part of WISTA International, we’re stronger together,

…stated WISTA Romania President...

https://safety4sea.com/romania-joins-wista-international/

Women in maritime at the centre of IMO-South Korea symposium

Removing barriers to women joining the maritime sector, as well as the importance of education and how to increase visibility of women in maritime leadership roles, were some of the key challenges under the spotlight at a major symposium at IMO Headquarters in London, on 19 February.

The event, organised by the Republic of Korea and IMO and support from Mexico, Georgia, Canada and South Africa, comes to join several efforts by IMO to maintain momentum in empowering women in the maritime...

https://safety4sea.com/women-in-maritime-at-the-centre-of-imo-south-korea-symposium/

SHE Index: The future workforce is equal

Women in workforce and leadership positions remains a hot issue across all business sectors, and maritime included. Since 2015, an EY initiative aims to encourage stakeholders to focus on diversity and inclusion in leadership and workforce, equal compensation and work life balance.

A great deal of discussion surrounds gender diversity in workforce, and especially in the maritime environment, which is struggling to maintain a sort of gender balance both onboard and onshore.

For example, female...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-she-index-the-future-workforce-is-equal/

Palau supports female seafarers in training boost

Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) supports female seafarers to achieve their Certificates of Competency (CoC), Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) and Certificates of Endorsement (CoE) as part of the IMO’s continuing drive to empower women working in the maritime sector.

Specifically, the Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) is in line with the IMO’s 31-year Women in Maritime Programme and offers free of charge CoC, CoP and CoE certificates to women looking to develop their maritime...

https://safety4sea.com/palau-supports-female-seafarers-in-training-boost/

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