Women Offshore's fight for safety and equality in maritime
Seatrade Maritime News Podcast7 Mai

Women Offshore's fight for safety and equality in maritime

In this episode, we sit down with Liz Schmidt, the Executive Director of Women Offshore, to discuss the vital role of women in the maritime industry.

In conversation with Emma Howell from Seatrade Maritime Liz shares the inspiring journey of Women Offshore, from its inception as a podcast and blog in 2017 to its evolution into a non-profit organisation advocating for women in maritime

We delve into the impact of the Midshipman X scandal, the Safer Seas Act, and the ongoing challenges women face at sea.

Liz also highlights the organization's initiatives for career development and mentorship, and the importance of expanding support for women globally.

The conversation covers:

  • An overview of Women Offshore
  • The Midshipman-X scandal
  • The Safer Seas Act
  • Career development initiatives
  • Mentorship programmes
  • Global expansion plans
  • Collaboration with other organisations
  • The importance of diversity in maritime

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