International Day for Women in Maritime is observed annually to recognise and promote the role of women in the maritime sector. It highlights efforts to increase gender diversity across shipping, ports, and marine industries while supporting equal opportunities and career development.
Call to action:
For students, it encourages exploring maritime careers and building skills in navigation, engineering, logistics, and marine science.
For parents, it promotes supporting awareness of maritime career pathways and encouraging interest in a wide range of STEM and transport-related roles.
For teachers and educators, it reinforces the importance of showcasing maritime careers and integrating real-world industry examples into STEM and geography learning.
For employers, it highlights the need to promote gender inclusion, support mentorship, and create equal opportunities for women across all maritime professions.
