Multiplier Events
She4Sea Multiplier Event at the Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum – Heraklion, Greece
On May 7, 2025, the She4Sea workshop was hosted as a parallel session of the 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in Heraklion, Crete. Organized by HELMEPA, the session attracted over 100 participants, including professionals from the maritime and cruise industries, policymakers, local business leaders, students, and representatives of all international She4Sea partners.
The event featured a structured program in three parts. First, an overview of the She4Sea project and its mission to bridge the gender gap in the blue economy. Next, a hands-on demonstration of the platform’s key digital tools, including the Training Platform and Self-Assessment Tool. Finally, a panel discussion allowed direct interaction with project partners from Greece, Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Spain. Simultaneous interpretation ensured inclusivity, and the visibility of the workshop was significantly enhanced through the high-level Posidonia platform, strategic communications, and active social media outreach.
She4Sea Dissemination Event at Barcelona Nautical School – Spain
On April 28, 2025, the Barcelona Nautical School hosted the national She4Sea event in Spain, gathering over 30 professionals—primarily women—active in the maritime sector. The event was opened by Dean Agustín Martín Mallofré and She4Sea Coordinator Germán de Melo, who emphasized the project’s role in promoting women’s employability and inclusion in the blue economy
The She4Sea platform was presented in detail, showcasing its competency framework, profiling tool, and training modules tailored to maritime transport, fisheries, and tourism. Participants also engaged in discussions about sectoral gender imbalances, including the fact that women make up only 2% of the maritime workforce and hold just 5% of leadership roles, with a 40% wage gap. The interactive format encouraged dialogue on how to reduce barriers and stereotypes that continue to limit women’s professional visibility in the sector.
She4Sea Event at Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy – Varna, Bulgaria
On April 25, 2025, Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy in Varna hosted Bulgaria’s national She4Sea event, bringing together over 40 participants, including students, educators, and maritime professionals committed to gender equality in the sector.
The event featured the presentation of national and international research on the soft skills needed for women’s success in maritime professions. Attendees explored the She4Sea profiling tool and training platform, which offers interactive learning in leadership, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. The event closed with a fun and competitive soft skills quiz, where top performers received themed prizes. The Academy reaffirmed its strong commitment to fostering a more inclusive maritime industry.