Mervel Kotzebue-Fleur, General Manager of DP World Paramaribo, has been named winner of the 2023 Maritime Award of the Americas in the Outstanding Women in the Maritime and Port Sector category. The award recognizes “the leadership and dedication of an outstanding woman through significant achievements, as well as professional contributions for the development of the maritime and port sectors in the Americas.”
Rawan Al-Faqir, the First Secretary at the Embassy of Jordan in the UK, was awarded the 2023 Young Diplomat of the Year award at the 2023 DIPLOMAT magazine annual award ceremony.
In 2022, the overall number of women participating in the ESPO Committee and Network meetings remained at a relatively high level, albeit not yet reaching gender parity.
In line with the strategic growth plan for the Middle East region, Emma Howell has been appointed as the Middle East Development Director for Informa Markets Maritime & Cruise portfolio. This includes several flagship Seatrade brands under its umbrella in the region, including Saudi Maritime Congress and Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East.
Liana Kouimtzi is part of a team of four female shipping professionals behind the establishment of the UAE branch of the Women's International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) in 2022.
Working in a male-dominated industry can be daunting for women as they often face societal expectations of their capabilities. Nevertheless, Pahang-born Sharifah Nornadrah Syed Zubaide has embarked on her journey as the first female Vessel Traffic Information Management System (VTIMS) Operator in Kuantan Port since April 2021.
The Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Women in Maritime Association, Caribbean (WiMAC) during its 52nd Annual General Meeting, Conference and Exhibition in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on November 2.
Crowley has been recognized as a 2022 Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation by Redefining the Road, the Women in Trucking Association’s official magazine.
Women in maritime are encouraged to inspire, educate and engage audiences by registering as speakers on the new Maritime Speakers Bureau platform, launched by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Women's International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA International).
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. yesterday announced its endorsement of the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) (Note 1) and signed a statement to act in accordance with the principles.
Mervel Kotzebue-Fleur, General Manager of DP World Paramaribo, has been named winner of the 2023 Maritime Award of the Americas in the Outstanding Women in the Maritime and Port Sector category. The award recognizes “the leadership and dedication of an outstanding woman through significant achievements, as well as professional contributions for the development of the maritime and port sectors in the Americas.”
Rawan Al-Faqir, the First Secretary at the Embassy of Jordan in the UK, was awarded the 2023 Young Diplomat of the Year award at the 2023 DIPLOMAT magazine annual award ceremony.
In 2022, the overall number of women participating in the ESPO Committee and Network meetings remained at a relatively high level, albeit not yet reaching gender parity.
In line with the strategic growth plan for the Middle East region, Emma Howell has been appointed as the Middle East Development Director for Informa Markets Maritime & Cruise portfolio. This includes several flagship Seatrade brands under its umbrella in the region, including Saudi Maritime Congress and Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East.
Liana Kouimtzi is part of a team of four female shipping professionals behind the establishment of the UAE branch of the Women's International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) in 2022.
Working in a male-dominated industry can be daunting for women as they often face societal expectations of their capabilities. Nevertheless, Pahang-born Sharifah Nornadrah Syed Zubaide has embarked on her journey as the first female Vessel Traffic Information Management System (VTIMS) Operator in Kuantan Port since April 2021.
The Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Women in Maritime Association, Caribbean (WiMAC) during its 52nd Annual General Meeting, Conference and Exhibition in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on November 2.
