INTERNATIONAL Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Kitack Lim stressed the importance of collaboration and networking to achieve gender equality in the male-dominated maritime sector in time with the celebration of International Day for Women in Maritime.

IMO, the United Nations organization responsible for safety and security at sea, has declared May 18 International Day for Women in Maritime. This is to honor the women who are 'working in all facets of the maritime sector across the globe, onshore and at sea to support the transition to a decarbonized, digitalized and more sustainable future for the industry.'