Pacific Women Complete First Training Under IMO-Korea SMART-C Project

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  • IMO and Korea Advance Gender Diversity in Maritime Sector.
  • SMART-C Women Project Equips Female Maritime Professionals.
  • Maritime Training for Women Focuses on Decarbonization and Digitalization.

Pacific women maritime professionals have successfully attended their inaugural training session under the IMO-Republic of Korea SMART-C Women Project. The project seeks to promote gender diversity in the Asia-Pacific shipping industry through specialized training for selected women from ASEAN member states and Pacific small island developing states (SIDS), reports Safety4Sea.

Focus Areas of the Training

The training is centred on three major areas:

  1. Decarbonization: Covering alternative energy solutions for shipping and IMO’s Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships.
  2. Digitalization: Exploring maritime digitalization, including the Maritime Single Window, cybersecurity, and digital transformation in Pacific SIDS.
  3. Gender Awareness and Leadership: Addressing cultural awareness, unconscious bias, and strategies for advancing women’s leadership in the maritime sector.

First Training Session and Upcoming Modules

The first training session took place online from 3-7 March, with 19 maritime professionals from Fiji, the Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, and Vanuatu participating. The program will continue with a second session from 17-21 March, focusing on deepening participants’ knowledge and competencies while strengthening regional networks.

Hands-On Training in the Republic of Korea

A few selected trainees from the online training will be able to participate in an on-site training session in the Republic of Korea. The hands-on exposure will enable them to gain practical skills that could be immediately transferred back in their own countries.

Pillars of SMART-C Women Project

The IMO-Korea SMART-C Women Project is designed with four main pillars:

  1. Training: Both online and on-site training to enhance professional skills.
  2. Fellowships: Complete sponsorship for selected participants to study at the World Maritime University (WMU) or the International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI).
  3. Global Networking: Programs aimed at strengthening international cooperation and information-sharing.
  4. Consultancy Projects: Pilot projects to facilitate the creation of national master plans for women’s empowerment in the maritime industry.

Through this project, the IMO and the Republic of Korea are making efforts to enhance gender diversity and empower women leaders in the maritime sector in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Source: Safety4Sea