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Women Seafarers

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Women Make Up Just 1% of the World’s Seafarers, Global Survey Finds
Marine Insight

Women Make Up Just 1% of the World’s Seafarers, Global Survey Finds

A recent global survey confirms a stark reality: women comprise a mere 1% of the world’s seafarers. This significant disparity highlights a critical need for enhanced recruitment and retention strategies within the maritime industry. Our analysis of industry data explores crew training programs and identifies key challenges impacting female representation. Understanding these factors is crucial for fostering a more inclusive and robust global maritime workforce. For further insight into environmental pressures impacting marine life, see our article, "Disentangling drivers of Magellanic penguin demography."