Women in Maritime

Driving gender balance in the maritime industry

Our Women in Maritime network began as a result of the desire to stay connected – not just with our colleagues, but our clients and peers navigating this space. Over time we found we had together created a space to collaboratively discuss, learn and challenge the status quo.

Our continued aim is to encourage more women into the industry, to create and support inclusive work cultures where women's careers can thrive and their achievements are celebrated.

If you are interested in joining this conversation and participating in any upcoming events and discussions, please register below. We have an exciting programme ahead that we are looking forward to sharing with you soon.

To celebrate International Day for Women in Maritime on May 18, we asked what the day means for our women working in the sector and what their hopes are for change going forward.

"Shipping remains a male dominated industry and we are part of the concerted effort to help the industry to move forward. Leading the way by the example and encouraging more women in the industry is of paramount importance."

Christine Ezcutari, Global Head of Shipping, Paris

International Day for Women in Maritime | May 18, 2023

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) International Day for Women in Maritime provides the opportunity to celebrate the remarkable achievements of women, promote the recruitment and retention of women in the maritime sector, and support the work to address the current gender imbalance.

The theme this year focuses on "mobilising networks for gender equality”, a reminder that we can all play a role in actively ensuring representation across the industry, connecting colleagues and peers.

"I have seen a great deal of change since I started out in shipping - both in the Royal Navy and commercial shipping sector - however there remains a lot to be done to promote gender equality and balance."

Philip Roche, Partner, London

Gender diversity at Norton Rose Fulbright

We are committed to driving gender diversity through industries where traditionally women have had low representation. We recently joined Real Estate Balance in its campaign for gender diversity in the sector, as well as becoming an official strategic industry partner of Women in Mining UK.

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Events and activity

London International Shipping Week

Norton Rose Fulbright’s global shipping team is delighted to continue our association with London International Shipping Week (LISW) in 2023 and proud to be platinum sponsors.

Publication | July 05, 2023

Presenting with confidence: Presenting with impact

Presenters have the ability to inform, persuade, inspire and entertain. Everyone can learn how to plan and structure presentations and use techniques which can help them present well. We will help you understand how to create the right impact, engage your audience and appear confident. This session will provide tips to achieve great presentation results, whether in-person or using a virtual platform.

Webinar | May 24, 2023

Presenting with confidence: Presentation skills for beginners

Face your presentation fears by experiencing a practical session that will focus on the delivery aspect of a presentation, rather than the design. In this session we will introduce you to the basics that make for a well-delivered presentation and share tips on how to manage your nerves when presenting.

Webinar | March 29, 2023

Publications

An outlook into gender equality in the maritime industry

International Day of Women in Maritime is celebrated on 18 May each year to recognise women’s contributions to the maritime industry, promote recruitment and retention of women in maritime and to support work to address the current gender imbalance in the industry.

Generic Detail | May 14, 2024

Maritime

Women at sea: What you don’t see

Nina Varumo is a freelance portrait and documentary photographer based in Stockholm. A recent project of hers Kvinnor till sjöss (‘Women at sea’) is on ongoing photo series highlighting the working life of female seafarers in order to change the stereotypical image of what and who is a seafarer.

Global | Publication | May 16, 2023

Maritime