Navigating Maritime Leadership: Breakfast for Women in Navigation Roles
A Women in Maritime breakfast session is scheduled for an upcoming date, with the focus on fostering a more inclusive and diverse maritime sector. The event, which will serve as a platform for networking and knowledge sharing, will feature esteemed industry professionals from leading ship owners.
The key findings from the Women in Maritime Survey 2024 highlight persistent challenges in achieving tangible results in promoting diversity and inclusion in the maritime sector. Despite increased awareness and commitment, the female share of the maritime workforce is actually smaller than previously thought, with women comprising only 16% of the workforce in surveyed member states in 2024, down from 26% in 2021. In the private sector, the share dropped from 29% to 16% over the same period. Particularly notable is the extremely low representation of women at sea, where they account for barely 1% of mariners among the survey respondents.
These results indicate that while pockets of change exist, substantial gender inequality remains a significant and mounting concern for the sector, compounded by ongoing recruitment and retention challenges. The survey drew data from 88 member states and 608 private organizations, showing a broader data base than previous years but also underscoring the persistent lack of progress in tangible diversity outcomes.
The discussion at the upcoming Women in Maritime breakfast session will explore steps taken, lessons learned, and the confidence needed to push boundaries in fostering a more inclusive and diverse maritime sector. The event will delve into the tangible results of the focus on diversity in recent years, providing valuable insights for industry stakeholders.
However, it's important to note that the event will not provide information on the confidence needed to push boundaries outside of the context of fostering a more inclusive and diverse maritime sector. The full speaker line-up for the event will be announced shortly, and the cost or registration fee for the event has not been mentioned. The location and date of the event were not specified in the paragraph.
Industry stakeholders plan to use insights from the survey to shape future diversity initiatives, aiming to create a more inclusive and diverse maritime sector where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. Attendees are invited to register for the event to join the discussion and contribute to these efforts.
[1] Women in Maritime Survey 2024 Report [2] International Maritime Organization (IMO) [3] Europort 2025 Programme [4] Women in Maritime Association (WiMA) [5] Human Capital in the Maritime Sector: Challenges and Opportunities Report
- The Women in Maritime Survey 2024 report reveals that while the maritime sector has made some progress in diversity and inclusion, significant gender inequality persists, particularly in the private sector and at sea, where women account for only 16% and 1% of the workforce respectively.
- As part of the ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive and diverse maritime sector, industry stakeholders will discuss tangible results of diversity initiatives and share lessons learned at the upcoming Women in Maritime breakfast session, hosted by the Women in Maritime Association (WiMA).
- With the focus on workplace wellness and health and wellness, finance, and science, the Women in Maritime breakfast session aims to foster diversity and inclusion aiming for business growth within the maritime sector, inviting attendees to register and contribute to these efforts.
