Navigating forward: Women in Maritime Executive Breakfast Meeting
The Women in Maritime Survey 2024 has shed light on the ongoing challenges facing gender diversity and inclusion within the maritime sector. The survey, which saw an increase in participation from 45 to 88 member states and 503 to 608 private organisations, has revealed that tangible results in this area remain limited.
In 2024, women make up only 16% of the maritime workforce, a significant drop from the 26% reported in 2021. The private sector has seen an even more dramatic decline, with women's representation dropping from 29% in 2021 to 16% in 2024. The situation at sea is particularly dire, with women constituting barely 1% of the 211,750 mariners reported by survey respondents.
Despite the broader recognition of diversity issues, the actual progress in recruitment and retention of women remains minimal. This stark reality underscores the ongoing challenges in achieving gender diversity and inclusion in the maritime workforce, which is further compounded by an existing skills shortage and human capital concerns.
In response to these findings, the Women in Maritime breakfast session, scheduled to take place, aims to foster a more inclusive and diverse maritime sector. The event, which will feature speakers from leading ship owners, will cover the steps taken so far, lessons learned, and the confidence needed to push boundaries.
The Women in Maritime breakfast session offers an opportunity for attendees to join and network with esteemed industry professionals. Registration for the event is required, and the full speaker lineup will be announced shortly. The focus of the event is on women in the maritime industry, with the discussions shaping to emphasise the need to create inclusive environments and improve crew welfare to secure future talent.
The Women in Maritime breakfast session is a call to action, highlighting the need for concerted efforts to address the persistent gender inequality in the maritime sector. The insights shared by the professionals attending will provide valuable perspectives on fostering a more inclusive and diverse maritime sector. The date and time of the event, as well as the location, have yet to be announced. Stay tuned for more updates.
[1] Source: Women in Maritime Survey 2024 [2] Source: Survey respondents' data on mariners
- To address the persistent gender inequality in the maritime sector, the Women in Maritime breakfast session, featuring speakers from leading ship owners, is scheduled to discuss steps taken, lessons learned, and the need for confidence to push boundaries in achieving workplace wellness and diversity and inclusion.
- Recognizing the significant drop in women's representation in the maritime workforce from 29% in 2021 to 16% in 2024, the Women in Maritime breakfast session invites attendees to join industry professionals and networks, focusing on the importance of creating an inclusive environment for health and wellness and securing future talent.
- In the face of limited progress in recruiting and retaining women in the maritime workforce, the Women in Maritime survey 2024 highlights the urgent need for concerted efforts in finance and diversity and inclusion to achieve tangible results and bridge the gap in women's health and participation in the industry.
