Tag: women in shipping

Although Friederike Hesse, Co-Founder and Managing Director at ZERO44 , had no prior connection to shipping, her expertise in digital solutions aligned well with the market's needs. Today, she finds the industry full of exciting opportunities and enjoys her work immensely. However, she hopes to see more shipping companies experiment with new solutions and tools.

Priyanka Gupta, HR Director of Crew Management at Anglo-Eastern, is dedicated to building a people-first, future-ready organization. Sharing insights into several initiatives she has led, Priyanka emphasizes the importance of feeling that one’s work creates real impact.

Dr. Michela Terrei, Psychologist at I.M.A. Assessment and Training Center, Inc, shares what ignited her inspiration to join the maritime industry and how she considers her intensive training in psychological testing procedures the most valuable investment in her career, as it provided the scientific foundation for her work.

According to the World Economic Forum’s latest Global Gender Gap Report, it will take 123 years to achieve full gender parity globally.

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

According to Nautilus, the new amendments to the MLC, 2006 mark a significant step toward improving conditions for women at sea.

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.

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has launched the first Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) immersion suit in the world designed for women.

As part of a dynamic PR and media service, Debbi has the privilege of working with—and learning from—clients across a wide range of disciplines within the maritime industry. This role allows her to engage in diverse conversations around evolving topics such as safety, sustainability, and security.

Industry leaders acknowledge the imbalance of women in maritime and called for increased awareness and inclusivity to effect change.