Fort Schuyler Magazine - Spring 2022

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LEADING, COACHING and TEACHING Preparing the Next Generation of Women for the Maritime Industry

BY ODALIS MINO

Through the College experience, women are preparing and encouraging a new generation of women to take on the global maritime industry. In 1974, six women were the very first to attend Maritime College as students. Since that time, women have continued to become a growing force, striving for success in the maritime industry. According to the Maritime College Fast Facts for 2021, 14% of women make up the student body at the College, and a 2021 study by Michalopoulou (Diversity in Maritime Industry: Women’s Role in Maritime Industry, Sept. 2021) suggests that 2% of women take part in the global maritime establishment. While the maritime sector is very broad, women are seeking to actively contribute to the social and economic development of the industry in various ways. These include marine transportation, port operations, services and logistics, naval architecture and shipbuilding, finance and legal services, marine insurance, marine environmental science and research, the cruise industry, and education through maritime training schools and academies, among others. At Maritime College, women in positions of leadership are cognizant of the current industry statistics. By applying their vast experience in the maritime industry and athletics, three professional women at the College focus their efforts on supporting the young women of tomorrow, encouraging them as they begin their professional journey as members of the global maritime community.

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