Tag: diversity

Diversity’s ‘forgotten twin’, inclusion, must be made priority in maritime’s journey to becoming a more welcoming and inclusive industry.

Hosted by YoungShip Oslo, the “10 Women to Watch” award ceremony made a triumphant return to Lekteren at Aker Brygge on June 3rd, during Nor-Shipping 2025, shining a spotlight on ten exceptional young women who are driving innovation, leadership, and change across the global maritime industry.

Heidi Heseltine, CEO & Founder of the Diversity Study Group (DSG) emphasizes that this is a critical time for maritime leaders to reaffirm their commitments to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

Anglo Eastern Chief Officer Ruchi Suri explains that having an inclusive workplace benefits everyone. This article is part of the Lloyd’s Register Foundation and Lloyd’s Register 'Rewriting Women into Maritime History' initiative

In an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, the newly elected President of WISTA Norway, Capt. Jaquelyn Burton, EMBA, AFNI, emphasizes that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is not solely a gender issue—it’s about transforming industry structures, expectations, and mindsets to foster real progress.

During the 2025 SAFETY4SEA Limassol Forum, Capt. Alexandros Gerokounas, LMZ SHIPPING, emphasized the vital role of HRM strategies.

Nautilus International has urged for barriers to be fixed regarding diversity and inclusion in the maritime industry during the ESS.

The theme of this year's international day is “Accelerate Action”, which emphasizes the urgency of taking swift and decisive steps toward achieving gender equality.

Julia Anastasiou, Chief Crew Management Officer at OSM Thome, emphasizes the importance of visible female role models in senior maritime positions. Without them, aspiring women struggle to see a clear path to leadership—reinforcing the idea that representation matters.

Claudia Paschkewitz, Director of Sustainability & Diversity at Columbia Group, encourages women in the maritime industry to stay active, remain curious, seek knowledge, and focus on networking. Most importantly, she emphasizes the value of authenticity and empathy.