Breakfast event spotlights female maritime leaders pioneering new directions
The maritime industry is gearing up for a significant event aimed at promoting a more inclusive and diverse sector. Although the full details of the agenda and speakers are yet to be announced, it's clear that the focus will be on sharing insights, experiences, and visions to advance diversity in the industry.
Recent data from the Women in Maritime survey 2024 has shed light on the state of diversity in the sector. The survey revealed that despite increased attention, tangible results of diversity efforts remain limited. Women currently make up just 16% of the maritime workforce overall, a figure that is even lower than previous estimates, and their representation in the private sector has dropped significantly.
Perhaps most concerning is the stark gender inequality at sea, with women making up barely 1% of mariners employed by survey respondents. These findings highlight persistent challenges in recruitment, retention, and inclusion of women in maritime careers.
Despite these challenges, the survey also suggests that progress has been slow and fragmented, with only "pockets of change" visible so far. This limited impact of diversity initiatives is an acknowledged concern in ongoing industry discussions.
The upcoming event promises to delve into these challenges and the strategies employed to promote inclusivity and diversity in the maritime industry. Speakers confirmed for the event are from leading ship owners, and esteemed industry professionals are expected to attend.
The event is open for registration, but details on how to register have not yet been provided. The discussion at the event will explore the steps taken to date, lessons learned, and the confidence required to push boundaries in promoting a more inclusive and diverse maritime sector.
This event comes at a crucial time, as the industry grapples with broader human capital challenges. The need for more effective and sustained diversity and inclusion strategies is clear, and this event presents an opportunity for the maritime industry to come together and discuss solutions.
[1] [Source for the data on the state of diversity in the maritime sector] [2] [Source for the slow and fragmented progress of diversity initiatives]
- To address staggering statistics in the maritime industry, such as women constituting only 16% of the workforce and a mere 1% of mariners, the focus of the upcoming event will emphasize strategies to promote diversity and inclusivity, driven by speakers from prominent ship owners and industry professionals.
- Recognizing the slow and fragmented progress of diversity efforts in the maritime sector, informed by data from the Women in Maritime survey 2024 and other sources, the event intends to spark meaningful discussions among industry peers, outlining steps taken thus far, lessons learned, and the required courage to break constraints for a more inclusive and diverse maritime sector.
- Fostering improvements in women's health-and-wellness, science, finance, and business, the maritime industry stands to reap significant rewards by ensuring diversity and inclusivity in its workforce, as crucial and pressing issues demand considerable investment toward effective and sustained diversity and inclusion strategies.
