Maersk’s Indian women seafarers surge from 41 to over 350 in just three years as the company takes a holistic approach towards gender diversity.
Mumbai: A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), a global integrator of logistics, today announced a significant milestone under its ‘Equal At Sea’ initiative in India.
With 45% of the Nautical and Engineering cadets onboarded in 2024 being women, the company has inched closer to its 2027 target of equal gender representation amongst its cadet intake.
Accelerating progress towards gender equality in the Indian maritime sector
Launched in 2022, the ‘Equal At Sea’ initiative enters its third year with remarkable success in India. The programme’s primary objective is to achieve gender equality among Maersk seafarers, address the historical underrepresentation of women amongst seafarers and create an ecosystem for the entire Indian maritime sector to improve gender diversity.
The programme brings different stakeholders across the industry on a common platform, which serves as a hub for exchanging ideas, understanding industry challenges, learning from each other, and implementing best practices.
The seas know no gender. By championing diversity in maritime careers, Maersk is not only steering towards equality but also charting a course for innovation and growth in the shipping industry. Denmark and India, as maritime nations, must lead this tide of change.” He added,
“This industry-wide effort to create more opportunities for women in maritime careers will undoubtedly strengthen our global shipping community and drive progress and sustainability in the years to come.
His Excellency Freddy Svane
Ambassador of Denmark to India
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The ‘Equal At Sea’ conference, held in Mumbai, brought together maritime industry leaders to discuss gender diversity and inclusion. His Excellency Freddy Svane, Danish Ambassador to India, joined the event.
The conference comprised three key segments: ‘Sustainable Equality: Going Beyond the ON-Boarding,’ which explored workplace culture and harassment through an interactive discussion; ‘Sea-side Chat – Not All Ceilings Are Made of Glass,’
Celebrating pioneering women in male-dominated fields; and an in-depth discussion on the topic ‘All Women on Board: Myth or Reality?’ Additional highlights included a session by the Women in Maritime Association (WIMA) and the announcement of the Equal At Sea challenge winner.
The event concluded with a progress report on Maersk’s diversity initiatives, underscoring the company’s commitment to fostering an inclusive maritime industry.
About Equal At Sea
Maersk initiated conversations about the underrepresentation of women at sea and organised an event called “Equal at Sea: Turning the tide with women onboard” in India in 2022.
The purpose of this event was to empower women in the maritime industry through mutual support and mentorship and increase the representation of women in various corporate roles within the sector.
The event brought together policymakers, industry experts, and courageous women who have defied stereotypes to pursue careers at sea. Know more at website.
About Maersk
A.P. Moller – Maersk is an integrated logistics company working to connect and simplify its customers’ supply chains. As a global leader in logistics services, the company operates in more than 130 countries and employs around 100,000 people.
Maersk is aiming to reach net zero emissions by 2040 across the entire business with new technologies, new vessels, and low-emission fuels.
