The maritime community joined in from all over the world to celebrate the first International Day for Women in Maritime on 18 May 2022.

Dubai, UAE, 23 May 2022: As part of the efforts to empower women within the strategic plan of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), and to mark the International Day for Women in Maritime, the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has launched the ‘She of Caliber’ initiative, which aims to empower women across all fields, particularly in the maritime sector. The initiative also aims to prepare and qualify women who are experts and capable of making a difference in the industry. This will help promote the growth of the maritime sector in the UAE, building on its leading global position.

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia participated in celebrating the International Women’s Day in the Maritime Sector, which falls on May 18 of each year, and approved by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 2021 as an annual occasion, with the aim of introducing women’s achievements in the maritime sector

elpi Petraki, Operations, Chartering and Business Development Manager at ENEA Management, and President of WISTA Hellas, says it is vital that the industry works together to empower women working in shipping and eliminate gender inequality.

The U.S. Coast Guard is set to become the first U.S. military service with a female top officer. On Tuesday, the Biden administration announced that it has nominated Coast Guard vice commandant Adm. Linda F. Fagan to head the service as its 27th commandant. 

THE Norwegian Training Center (NTC) in Manila recently highlighted the gains it achieved through its programs in supporting the global movement to empower women and pave the way for them to have a greater role especially in maritime.

While the shipping industry is not historically known for its successes at diversity, the industry continues to make progress with several new initiatives planned to further inclusion in shipping. Marking the occasion of the 2022 International Women’s Day, many shipping companies took the opportunity to highlight advancements made by women in all aspects of shipping while the International Maritime Organization, International Chamber of Shipping, Women's International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA International), and others launched initiatives to support the next generation of female seafarers.

Impressive credentials and a vast experience in the maritime industry have underlined the achievements of Effat Mostafa, Executive Director at Tactics Marketing Management and Managing Editor of Marasi News. Owing to her many accomplishments, Mostafa was recently awarded with “Female Rising Star” at the International Shiptek Maritime Awards 2022 ceremony which was held with strategic support from the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. 

President of Women in Maritime Association Caribbean (WiMAC) Barbados Chapter, Kemi Linton, says the roles for women in the maritime sector must be expanded.

Commodore Jude Terry broke a longstanding barrier Monday, becoming the the Royal Navy's first female rear admiral. After nearly 25 years of service around the globe, Rear Adm. Terry takes the helm as the service's Director of People and Training and Naval Secretary.