Shipping can tap into a wider seafaring talent pool by including more women, BIMCO panel hears

Shipping can tap into a wider seafaring talent pool by including more women, BIMCO panel hears. With women making up only 1.2% of seafarers, the industry has a major opportunity to broaden its talent pool. BIMCO’s Ship Manager Advisory Panel discussed the recruitment of women seafarers and ensuring fair treatment for crew facing criminalisation or abandonment.