Podcast: Advancing women in maritime
Hello, and welcome to another installment of Marine Log’s ListenUp! Podcast. I’m your host, Heather Ervin, editor in chief of Marine Log. Today, we’ll be talking to Dorthe Karin Bendtsen, chief operating
women in maritime
Columbia launches female cadet mentoring program
As part of its bid to attract more women into the maritime sector, the Columbia Group, which includes Cyprus headquartered Columbia Shipmanagement, has launched a mentoring program aimed at female cadets. Recognizing
WIMOs celebrates six years of female representation in maritime
In 2017, Kasey Eckstein and Jenna Gaudet started doing business together in maritime operations. In doing so, they realized the need for an organization that catered towards female professionals in maritime operations,
Furetank appoints its first female captain
Swedish family-owned shipping company Furetank has appointed Therese Boman as its first female captain. Her first assignment is on the 2021-built Fure Vinga, one of the vessels in the company’s series of
Top Women in Maritime 2022 video debuts at TTB
Every year, Marine Log’s editorial team carefully selects 20 women of varied backgrounds, ages and locations as its Top Women in Maritime based on nominations submitted by those in the industry. In
IMO marks first International Day for Women in Maritime
“There is still a gender imbalance in maritime – but times are changing. It is recognized that diversity in maritime benefits the entire sector,” said IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim as the International
December 2021
Who made our top lists for 2021? Find out in our December issue, where we name the Top Women of 2021, Distinctive Vessels of the Year, and more!