Psychological Safety at Sea Webinar

The experience of working at sea can be quite different for women than it is for their male colleagues, despite filling the same roles, following the same work patterns, and operating in the same working environments.

This webinar explores:

• the meaning of a psychologically safe workplace that supports women and creates the conditions that are favourable for women’s career progression, their happiness and retention at sea
• how open discussions, training and thought leadership can positively transform company culture
• the support and resources available for women working at sea that champion their health, wellbeing and success

Our expert speakers from The Seafarers’ Charity, WISTA NL, ISWAN, Safer Waves and Salute Her, UK discuss:

• The personal experiences of women working at sea
• The benefits of promoting better psychological safety onboard among all crew members
• The support available to all seafarers and women specifically, who have experienced harassment, violence or gender discrimination at sea
• The findings from a 2023 research report from the Seafarers International Research Centre at Cardiff University on The Port-based Welfare Needs of Women Seafarers

Date of webinar: 15 May 2024

Webinar Participants:

Somiyeh Djavanroodi – The Nautical Institute – Moderator
Deborah Layde - The Seafarers’ Charity
Karin Staal - WISTA NL
Chirag Bahri – ISWAN
Ann Pletschke - Safer Waves
Deborah Cassar-Egan – Salute Her, UK