Celebrating the International Day for Women in Maritime 2025

News 13 May, 2025

Celebrating the International Day for Women in Maritime 2025

An Ocean of Opportunities for Women – Symposium

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) invites you to join the 2025 celebration of the International Day for Women in Maritime, under the theme: “An Ocean of Opportunities for Women.” This year’s symposium will spotlight women’s achievements, address ongoing challenges, and promote greater inclusion across the global maritime industry.

🗓️ Date: Friday, 16 May 2025
🕑 Time: 2:00pm – 5:30pm (Local Time), followed by a reception
📍 Venue: IMO Headquarters, London
(Also available online via the IMOHQ YouTube Channel)

 

Programme Highlights:

  • Opening Remarks:
    Arsenio Dominguez, IMO Secretary-General
  • Live Podcast Recording
    Featuring KSN Films
  • Presentation:
    Results from the IMO-WISTA Women in Maritime Survey 2024
  • Panel Discussions:
    Ocean Conservation: Young People and Why Change Matters
    Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities
  • IMO Gender Equality Award Ceremony

This event reaffirms the commitment of the IMO and the broader maritime community to gender equality and the empowerment of women at sea and on shore.

🔗 [Scan the QR code in the flyer for full event details.]