Maritime women and the circles of power
Women in shipping have come a long way. They navigate or command ships. They help draw up national maritime regulations. Many are in the top echelon of shipping corporations. But how far have women really gone in an industry that has been dominated by men for centuries? Yesterday, we got an inkling from a press release issued on behalf of the World Shipping Council (WSC), whose members operate some 90% of global liner ship capacity. (more…)
