On Wednesday, August 12, 2020, the Women in Maritime webinar ‘The Shipping Agenda and the Mechanisms for Change’ took place. During the 40-minute discussion, 7 female experts from various sectors of the industry talked about women in the maritime industry and their own experiences. They outlined the development of gender equality and evaluated effective mechanisms…
Here are some amazing facts about the biggest ships of the world in different categories. Can you believe that they are true? The container ship HMM Algeciras is longer than the Eiffel Tower or the Empire State Building. In 30 years the bulk carrier Valemax Ship will transport 48 million tons of iron or 385…
She of the sea is a platform, funded in 2018 that connects and empowers women working in yachting and those who support them. She of the Sea combines the resources and network of the shore side industry, with the wealth of experience, knowledge, and journeys of the women working at sea. The aim is to…
You want to do a meaningful job? You want to help other people and our society? Well, working in the shipping industry makes a huge difference and has an impact on our lives. But many people aren’t aware of this. The shipping industry is responsible for international trade. The industry is also a key element…
The shipping industry is a huge part of our lives, but we usually don’t realize it. Here are some facts and numbers showing you how important the shipping industry is. Trade About 90% of world trade is carried by the international shipping industry. Without shipping, the import/export of affordable food and goods would not…
While many may be familiar with actor Tom Hanks as the voice of a toy cowboy or slow-witted Forrest Gump, his contribution to portraying maritime heroes is what earned him the American Maritime Hero Award. On July 13, the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) announced Hanks would be receiving the award. According to AMP, this award…
A career is a job or a series of jobs you do during your working life. But finding the right career path is not easy at all for most people. This blog post can help you with it. Education Education is a key element. It qualifies you to work in certain jobs. But don’t…
The maritime history is full of great adventures and worldwide known sailors. But this time we like to honour three brave women from the past who have paved the way for women in the shipping industry today. Jeanne Baret (July 27, 1740 – August 5, 1807) Jeanne Baret was the first woman who circumnavigated the globe….
On World Oceans Day, it becomes evident that the shipping industry plays a pivotal role in the safeguard of our seas and oceans but what is the sector actually doing? Here are five initiatives from the shipping industry to help protect and clean up the seas. Since 1992, every 8 June we celebrate the World…
The Climate Partnership for a Blue Denmark, representing Denmark’s shipping industry, has developed its plan as part of the nation’s overall effort to address climate change and achieve carbon neutrality. For its part, the shipping industry is targeting carbon neutrality by 2050, without the use of climate compensation. To achieve that goal, it also targeting…
