ECA Report – Harnessing the Blue Economy in Central Africa: Opportunities and Challenges for Blue Growth
This report evaluates the current state of the blue economy in the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) across…
Category: News in the sector
LiMA, KAIPTC Hold Women in Maritime Security Conference in Monrovia
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), in collaboration with the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), has convened a two-day…
Egypt Hosts New Launch of Arab Women in Maritime Association
In a move to support the empowerment of women and enhance their role in maritime sectors, Alexandria, Egypt, hosted the…
Liberia – Port Women Celebrate Seafarers’ Day, Demand Harassment-Free Maritime Environment
The Port Women Navigating Excellence organization of the National Port Authority (NPA) marked the International Day of the Seafarer on…
An Ocean of Opportunities: Blue Women Africa Raises Awareness Among Children at “Au Cocon du Bonheur” School About Ocean-Related Careers
On May 16, 2025, as part of the campaign “An Ocean of Opportunities for African Women“, an educational visit was…
Nominations open for Women’s Leadership and Empowerment training
Women in mid-stage maritime careers are invited to the inaugural “Maritime Women’s Leadership and Empowerment” training course in Malmo, Sweden,…
Webinar : How to improve the quota of African women in the sustainable blue economy?
International Women’s Rights Day is a major opportunity to highlight progress and challenges related to gender equality in various sectors.…
Strengthening the Presence of Women in the Maritime Industry: Overview of Initiatives in Africa
In Africa, as in many regions worldwide, women’s presence in the maritime sector remains limited. According to data from a…
Webinar : Unlocking the Value of Blue Resources in Africa and the Indian Ocean: Insights from the UNECA Blue Economy Valuation Toolkit
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) are organizing a webinar via Zoom on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at…
Final call for IMO-WISTA International survey to count on gender diversity progress
Further improving maritime gender diversity will take action as well as attitude, writes WISTA International President Elpi Petraki, in a…