国际海上妇女日强调必须实现两性平等,妇女仅占劳动力的19%。 International Day for Women in Maritime highlights the need for gender equality with women comprising just 19% of the workforce.

5月18日的国际海上妇女日突显了“妇女机会之海洋”的主题,重点是妇女在海事工业中的潜力。 The International Day for Women in Maritime on May 18 highlights the theme "An Ocean of Opportunities for Women," focusing on the potential of women in the maritime industry. 尽管该部门需要多样性,但最近的一项调查显示,妇女在海事劳动力中仅占19%,海员不到1%。 Despite the sector's need for diversity, a recent survey shows women make up only 19% of the maritime workforce, with less than 1% as seafarers. 海事组织和 WISTA International的调查强调,必须更好地征聘、留用和发展领导才能,以实现两性平等,增强妇女在海上作用方面的能力。 The survey by IMO and WISTA International stresses the need for better recruitment, retention, and leadership development to achieve gender equality and empower women in maritime roles.