May 17 2024

More women in the shipping industry

On 18 May 2024, the third International Day for Women in Maritime will be celebrated to promote female employment and address gender imbalances in the sector.

Initiated by the International Maritime Organization, this day highlights progress and ongoing efforts. The proportion of women in the German maritime workforce has risen from 5.8% in 2022 to 7.1% in 2024, surpassing the global average of 2%.

Gaby Bornheim, President of the German Shipowners' Association, acknowledges this positive trend but stresses the need for further improvement. Read more

Source: ITJ