by Reverend Ijeoma Ajibade, Regional Director Europe, The Mission to Seafarers

As we all know, shipping has been a historically male-dominated industry.

While bringing more women into the maritime world has been a key consideration for governments, NGOs, and global organisations in the sector, men are still 98% of the world’s estimated 1.6 million seafarers.

Change is taking place, but it is happening slowly.

The entire maritime industry is responsible for providing women seafarers with the support, opportunities, and guidance they need to overcome the barriers they face, both in sea-going and shore-side job roles.

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