The International Maritime Organization and the Women in Shipping and Trading Association (Wista) are calling on the industry to feed into a survey on women’s participation in shipping.
The second Women in Maritime Survey aims to gather data that can be used to track how many women work in shipping and maritime, and in what roles.
IMO secretary general Arsenio Dominguez called on governments, companies, organisations and academic institutions to take part.
“Join me in championing diversity and fostering a barrier-free workplace for all by completing the survey, which will allow for a more targeted use of resources and ensure that we are well placed to navigate the challenges that the future brings,” he said.
The Women in Maritime Survey takes place every three years to identify trends and support the creation of programmes and policies that will boost women’s participation in shipping.
Wista International president Elpi Petraki said: “This survey is more than just a data collection effort. It is a strategic move towards the evolution of our industry.
“The insights gathered can be used to develop forward-thinking policies that will elevate inclusion and diversity.”
The previous study, published in 2021, found that women make up less than one-third of the overall maritime workforce and less than 2% of seafarers.
The survey opened on Monday and will close on 31 December. The final report will be published in May.
It comprises two streams: one for IMO member governments and one for industry.
On the industry side, responses are invited from companies, non-governmental and intergovernmental organisations, and private maritime training institutes or academies.
More information on the survey and how to take part is available here.
