AMSA Scholarships Encourage Diversity and Inclusion Within the Maritime Industry

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has recently announced the recipients of five scholarships at the University of Tasmania, totaling A$47,000 as part of its 2024 scholarship program. The scholarships aim to promote diversity within the maritime industry and support students pursuing maritime studies.

Among the recipients are Tenisha Jones, Angelica Starlight, Samantha Roser, Kyla Fuller, and Tracey Vella, each awarded with different scholarships ranging from women in maritime engineering to vocational near coastal seafaring. AMSA’s Chief Executive Officer, Mick Kinley, highlighted the importance of addressing critical issues such as skills shortages and the underrepresentation of women and Indigenous peoples in the maritime sector through these scholarships.

The University of Tasmania’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rufus Black, expressed gratitude for AMSA’s support in assisting students throughout their academic studies. In addition to the scholarships at the University of Tasmania, AMSA also awarded Glenn Hanson and Dan Probert from the University of Wollongong with the Academic Excellence Scholarship for 2024, further promoting the development of skills and knowledge in the maritime industry.

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