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Why are we still talking about diversity?

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Wista International president Elpi Petraki, International Chamber of Shipping secretary-general Guy Platten and IMO secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez all feature on this edition of the Lloyd’s List podcast, which asks why shipping is failing in its task to achieve gender equality

 

 

THERE is a hint of clickbait about this week’s title — we at Lloyd’s List are of course very passionate about diversity in shipping.

But as the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association celebrates its 50th birthday at its annual meeting in Cyprus — the question of why shipping has still not achieved gender parity loomed large.

Female representation in boardrooms is a societal problem, but shipping is lagging behind even those modest numbers.

The statistics are damning, wherever you get them from, but the accepted number is 15% of executive leadership roles are occupied by women and just 2% of seafarers are female.

This episode is not to preach about the importance of diversity. Frankly, that isn’t up for debate anymore. Instead, it will ask why our sector is so far behind others in this matter and identify some actual, tangible tasks that we can all do to make a difference today.

Progress has undoubtedly been made, but it is slow and the going is heavy. The exhaustion and frustration could be heard in many of the women’s voices at the conference, even if their words reflected continued optimism.

So why is shipping failing, and what actions can be taken now to right course?

Speaking on this week’s edition:

 

  • Wista International president Elpi Petraki

  • International Chamber of Shipping secretary-general Guy Platten

  • IMO secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez

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