Beyond the quota: Why marine tech success is driving the diversity agenda
“I was asked if I was a diversity hire, despite graduating top of my class.” Two marine technology professionals...
Women in Marine
Read marine industry news with a focus on issues relevant to women – including events, interviews, pay equity and more beyond the daily sector updates.
IMO celebrates Women in Maritime Day
The global maritime sector is today marking the International Day for Women in Maritime under the theme ‘From Policy...
Global Women’s Walk 2026 mobilises marine sector around diversity and education
The marine industry is just a few days away from coming together in a way that transcends borders, titles...
Magenta Project and ClubSwan Racing to tackle access gap in elite sailing
A new partnership between The Magenta Project and ClubSwan Racing will create a pathway for women into elite performance...
Global Women’s Walk 2026 to celebrate women in the industry while supporting Room to Read
It’s time to lace up those boots and take part in celebrating, supporting and elevating the women shaping the...
‘Ha ha. Nope’: survey responses paint shocking picture of whether PPE is fit for boatbuilders
A new safety standard aimed at making personal protective equipment (PPE) more inclusive has been introduced across the UK....
Young women invited behind the scenes of SailGP in RYA mentoring scheme
In elite sailing events, the action on the water is only part of the story. Behind every race sits...
Auckland Boat Show opens for 25th anniversary edition
The Auckland Boat Show opened yesterday (5 March 2026) at Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, marking the...
Sailing’s pay gap laid bare: women earn less – and 85% report sexism
A new study has found a 22 per cent gap in daily pay for men and women, with no...
What marine industry leaders learned the hard way about leadership
Mistakes, misjudgements and hard lessons shaped the leaders they are today. Nine marine CEOs, MDs and elite athletes share...
Sydney Hobart history made as woman claims first-ever overall win
Over the Christmas period in Sydney, the iconic Hobart Yacht Race, which began its 80th edition on 26 December...
