Maritime entrepreneur recognised for her work to advance gender equality and empower women in the industry
Netherlands shipowner and entrepreneur Ms. Karin Orsel was presented with the International Maritime Organization’s Gender Equality Award by Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez on Friday, 16 May.
The winner of the Award is selected each year by a high-level panel and endorsed by the IMO Council, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to advancing gender equality in the maritime sector.
Receiving her award at a ceremony in London, ahead of the International Day for Women in Maritime (18 May), Ms. Orsel called for stronger support networks for women, especially those just entering the industry:
“I am passionate about people in this industry and about mentorship and trying to pass it forward. I really hope that every one of you will do the same and think about how was it to be starting in this industry, who supported you and what you can do
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