women
in blue
economy
De-gendering blue economy sectors by promoting
employability, professional involvement, and
entrepreneurial development of women
employability, professional involvement, and
entrepreneurial development of women
Women seafarers make up just 2% of the crewing workforce and are predominately found
in the cruise sector
Women account for 20% of the workforce of national maritime authorities in EU Member States
In 2021, the lowest gender gap in shipping worldwide stood at 30% (Denmark)
The pay gap between men and women in maritime is around 40% while women occupy 5% of maritime leadership roles
(Data from IMO & Spinnaker’s Maritime HR Association)