Gender Balance

According to recent figures from the International Transport Workers’ Federation, women currently make up fewer than 2% of the global maritime workforce. This statistic reflects how, historically, seafaring has been viewed as a male-dominated industry. In this episode we discuss why women may be less likely to pursue a career at sea and what more can be done to support women in the maritime industry.Visit www.theshippingexchange.co.uk and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram!