Seaspan Promotes Gender Equality in Marine Operations on International Women’s Day

Seaspan is actively working towards creating a more inclusive and welcoming workplace in marine operations. They are celebrating International Women’s Day by recognizing the valuable contributions of women in their workforce and the wider marine industry. However, they also acknowledge the gender inequalities present in society and are committed to removing systematic barriers to create a more inclusive environment.

One area where Seaspan has focused on improving inclusivity is in their marine operations, which has historically been male-dominated. They are addressing the lack of gender diversity by redesigning facilities to be more inclusive of all genders, with added privacy and comfort features. For example, they have introduced single-enclosed bathrooms and changing rooms in their new fleet of tugboats to remove systemic barriers that may have deterred women from entering the industry.

Seaspan is not only making physical changes to promote inclusivity but also fostering a more inclusive culture. They host an annual “Women in Marine” event where young women can tour the facility, try out the tugboat simulator, and hear from female leaders in the industry. With a significant portion of Canada’s marine workforce set to retire in the next decade, Seaspan aims to attract more women to fill these roles by making the industry more welcoming and accessible to everyone. By taking proactive measures and empowering women to join the marine industry, Seaspan is actively working towards gender equality in their workplace and the wider industry.

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