The recently released Women in Maritime Survey 2024, jointly published by IMO and the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA), showed that, at sea, women remain vastly underrepresented, accounting for just
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The recently released Women in Maritime Survey 2024, jointly published by IMO and the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA), showed that, at sea, women remain vastly underrepresented, accounting for just 1% of the total number of seafarers employed. With a worldwide shortage of seafarers, a number of leading ship operators are working to change that situation — including leading dry bulk operator Oldendorff Carriers. The Lübeck, Germany, headquartered company reports that nearly 125 female seafarers from 17 nationalities are now serving onboard its vessels across 13 ranks.
Oldendorff says that this follows years of sustained investment in inclusion initiatives and that the number of female seafarers serving on its ships is expected to reach 150 by next year.
“These results reflect our long-standing dedication to fostering fair opportunities for all, regardless of gender, nationality or background,” says the company. “Through our Global Cadet Program: Embracing Diversity, we are building structured pathways to train, support, and promote cadets into long-term officer roles
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