Maersk has reached a milestone in its “Equal to the Sea” initiative, with 45% of new students in India by 2024 being women. This development is an important step towards the company’s goal of achieving gender equality in the workforce by 2027. Since the launch of the project in 2022, Maersk has talked about long periods of gender inequality in the maritime sector, especially in India, where there are many. The number of women seafarers has increased. In just three years, the number of Indian women serving as seafarers has increased from 41 in 2021 to more than 350 in 2024, reports Maersk’s commitment to gender equality. Currently, 45% of new students are women in engineering and marine, with the marine sector accounting for more than 50%. This achievement was further enhanced by the introduction of the Women’s Empowerment Program in 2023, which initially trained 22 women and has since grown to 70 trainees. Maersk’s efforts to increase the participation of women in the maritime industry have been praised by the likes of Denmark’s ambassador to India, Freddie Swan, who has said that promoting diversity will encourage innovation and growth in the sector. Globally, Maersk has also seen a significant increase in the number of female seafarers in its fleet, doubling from 295 in 2021 to more than 650 in 2024. the share of women in Maersk’s global shipping pool from 2.3%.
In 2022, it reached 5.5% in 2024. This development reflects the company’s overall goal of creating an inclusive environment and breaking down barriers for women in business. of men. Looking to the future, Maersk is committed to maintaining momentum by not only recruiting, but retaining and supporting women in their careers. Ongoing initiatives such as the Women’s Ranking Program and Industry Partnerships are helping to create equity in the maritime sector and set a new standard for diversity. Maersk’s journey to equal representation at sea will continue to serve as an important example for the industry around the world as the company moves forward to empower women and reinvent the work of first for naval operations.