On the occasion of the celebration of the first International Day for Women in Shipping, the Cyprus Ports Authority stresses the importance of the establishment by the IMO of an international day dedicated to women in shipping, which is now becoming an institution. It is stressed that this year's theme is about education, visibility and recognition and supporting a barrier-free working environment. In a statement on today's day, the President of the Cyprus Port Authority, Dr. Antonis St.
"The decision of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to establish a celebration of women's participation in shipping is a historic moment for shipping itself. Women, like men, have been working in maritime-related fields since ancient times and the recognition of the role of women, especially in the modern era of shipping, is an urgent need and an area of shipping that we as societies, organisations and states must highlight and support even more, with targeted actions and efforts and the adoption of a specific strategy to support women's participation in maritime, shipping and port activities to the maximum extent possible.
