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Our journey is defined by a steadfast commitment to shaping the future of the maritime industry through gender equality and inclusion. Explore our story and discover how we're transforming the maritime landscape one empowered woman at a time.
Our Story
Maritime SheEO offers a bouquet of services focusing on the business case for diversity. It aims to create solutions that can impact the maritime and allied industries – with a focus on diversity & inclusion (D&I), leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship and competitive advantage.
We work with organisations to create a level playing field for women and environment conducive for women to rise to leadership positions. Our team of experts employ D&I initiatives to address and eliminate unconscious bias, conduct gender sensitisation programs and help with the smooth transition of women from ship to shore positions. We have conducted important research to highlight the business case for diversity.
Our goal is to increase the participation of women and eliminate all forms of biases in the Maritime Industry. By highlighting the best practices in the Industry, we aim to build a robust list of resources for the industry to use related to diversity, create recommendations and guidelines for increasing the capacity of women in the industry by promoting diversity, inclusion & open-mindedness.
We actively engage with industry stakeholders, government agencies, and advocacy groups to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion across the maritime sector. Through strategic alliances and collective efforts, we aim to create an ecosystem where every individual, regardless of gender, background, or status, has equal opportunities to thrive and contribute to the success of our industry.
Our Vision
The maritime industry has never lacked talented women. What it has lacked are enough opportunities for them to be seen, heard, supported and trusted to lead. Maritime SheEO exists to change that—across countries, cultures and every part of the maritime industry.
We connect women, create opportunities for them to learn and grow, and give them a community that believes in their potential. We also work with allies and maritime leaders to challenge old mindsets, remove barriers and build workplaces where women can truly thrive.
For us, this is about far more than improving numbers. It is about opening doors that have remained closed for too long and ensuring that women have a real voice in shaping the future of maritime.
We want gender equity to move beyond policies and promises and become something women experience every day—in the opportunities they receive, the respect they are shown and the leadership roles they are trusted to hold.
We dream of a global maritime industry where women are not just represented, but respected, heard and empowered to shape its future—from sea to shore and from the classroom to the boardroom.
We want to see women at every level, with equal opportunities to grow, lead and thrive. For us, inclusion must go beyond policies and promises; it must be visible in everyday decisions, workplace cultures and career opportunities.
By making gender equity part of how the maritime industry works, we can build a future that is more diverse, innovative, sustainable and inclusive for everyone.
SheEO Danica Mae Madela
Our Impact
Our Impact
Through our dedication to empowering women, fostering innovation, and advocating for positive change, we have made significant strides in shaping a more inclusive and equitable maritime sector. Discover the impact we've made and the milestones we've achieved on our journey towards a brighter future for all.
Through our dedication to empowering women, fostering innovation, and advocating for positive change, we have made significant strides in shaping a more inclusive and equitable maritime sector. Discover the impact we've made and the milestones we've achieved on our journey towards a brighter future for all.
Our Initiatives
Discover the diverse range of programs and initiatives offered by Maritime SheEO to empower women and promote diversity in the maritime industry.
SheEO Conferences
Connect with industry leaders & experts at our conferences, exploring diversity, leadership, and innovation in maritime.
Our Magazine
Discover She of Change Magazine, a platform for inspiring narratives and insightful articles from women.
LEAP Program
Enhance your leadership skills with our Leadership Accelerator Program tailored for maritime professionals.
Our Community
Join our vibrant community advocating gender equality and inclusion among maritime professionals.
Research Reports
Gain insights into gender diversity and inclusion in the maritime sector through our detailed research reports.
Media Outreach
Stay informed with updates and initiatives from Maritime SheEO through our active media outreach.
SheEO Pradnya Prakash Ghayvat
The SheEO Advantage!
Unlock the power of diversity and inclusion with Maritime SheEO's unique approach to empowering women in the maritime industry.
The Founder
Maritime SheEO is the brainchild of our founder Sanjam. An advocate for Diversity in the Maritime Industry, she is the “go to” person for gender issues in the Indian maritime industry as well as overseas. Passionate about driving change, she launched Maritime SheEO in August 2019.
She has been working in the maritime industry since 2001 and is a Director of Sitara Shipping Ltd. Afounder member of Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) India, she is alsocurrently Exco member of WISTA International. She’s a member of the Executive Board of Directors ofthe World Maritime University based in Malmo, Sweden.
In 2014, she was honored as the "Leading Woman in Shipping Business" by the International Women’s Leadership Forum. Serving as an Ambassador of Sailor Society in India, she's dedicated to seafarers' welfare. In 2018, she collaborated on the “Diversity Handbook” with WISTA International, ISWAN, and Anglo Eastern. Recognized for her commitment to gender equality, she received the Sandvik Gender Award. In 2019, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals awarded her "Woman of the Year.
In June 2019 she was invited as part of a High Level panel initiative by The Norwegian Prime Minister, Erna Solberg for a Sustainable Ocean Economy, comprising a group of world leaders from coastal states committed to ocean action in support of the Sustainable Development Goals. She is a member of
the Diversity Committee constituted by the International Chamber of Shipping. In February 2020, she was named as one of the top 100 women in shipping by All About Shipping UK.
