Columbia Group shifts focus from recruiting to retaining women at sea

Columbia Group has called on the shipping industry to do more to retain and promote women at sea, warning that recruitment alone is not enough to address the sector’s gender imbalance, as its second She Beyond Conference took place in Manila.

Held as part of Crew Connect Global, the conference brought together female seafarers to share experiences, build connections and explore how the industry can create more opportunities for women throughout their maritime careers....