According to the 2021 BIMCO/ICS Seafarer Workforce Report, women comprised just 1.2% of the global seafaring workforce, and the concerns of many over safety are unfortunately all too real.
We speak to IMarEST’s first Ocean Decade Ambassador – and incoming IMarEST President Elect – Stephen de Mora about the recent UN Ocean Decade Conference.
Sexual harassment and abuse at sea are in the spotlight, following high-profile incidents and shocking worker surveys. Corporate culture needs to change – and quickly.