An Engineer’s Perspective on International Women in Maritime Day

The International Day for Women in Maritime was celebrated by Nautilus International and the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Water Management with an interview featuring second engineer Marjan de Haas and her niece Marinde. They discussed their maritime career aspirations and the importance of the day in promoting gender equality and opportunities for women in the maritime sector. Marjan emphasized the need for women to be valued and accepted in the industry.

Marinde expressed her interest in the maritime sector, inspired by her aunt Marjan, and highlighted the Women At Sea program as a motivating factor in pursuing a career in the industry. Marjan emphasized the importance of equality in appraisals, pay, and promotions for both men and women in the maritime sector. She also mentioned the need for the Dutch government to address issues such as tax benefits and administrative burdens to attract more women to the profession.

The theme of this year’s International Day for Women in Maritime is Safe Horizons, focusing on women’s role in shaping the future of maritime safety. Nautilus International and the Dutch Ministry are actively promoting gender equality and attracting women to the maritime professions. Nautilus executive officer Sascha Meijer highlighted the importance of diversity in improving safety measures in the sector and encouraged women at sea to participate in a safety survey as part of the day’s activities.

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