Celebrating Women in Maritime National Day 2025

The IMO International Day for Women in Maritime is observed on 18 May every year.

The day celebrates WOMEN in the industry and is intended to promote the recruitment, retention and sustained employment of women in the maritime sector, raise the profile of women in maritime, strengthen IMO’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 (gender equality) and support work to address the current gender imbalance in maritime.

An Ocean of Opportunities for Women – Celebrating Women in Maritime National Day 2025

As we mark Women in Maritime National Day 2025, we celebrate the increasing presence, leadership, and impact of women in the World Maritime.

We are proud to celebrate this day, which shines a spotlight on women’s contributions to the maritime industry and advocates for their participation across the sector.