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What challenges prevent women from pursuing a career in the maritime industry? This question inspired us to work with the Global Maritime Forum to create a survey and corresponding analysis in the TURTLE seafarers database. Women represent less than 2% of the global seafaring workforce. Their involvement is crucial to combat the maritime industry’s increasing talent shortage. Read the report which reveals the key barriers preventing women from pursuing a career at sea, based on the insights of over 3,300 seafarers. Tackling the key challenges together is crucial to creating a more inclusive and attractive maritime industry, especially for women and people from the Global South. This work aligns with our commitment under the #AllAboardAlliance's Diversity@Sea initiative to bring about real change in the industry. Read report: https://lnkd.in/dwkBDuca #Diversity #TURTLE #AllAboardAlliance

Join us to explore how our CEO and founder, Isabelle Rickmers, moderated an engaging session on ship finance at the prestigious Maritime CEO Forum in Monaco. The discussion brought together key industry leaders to delve into the evolving dynamics of maritime finance, including the emergence of alternative funding sources. Read the full article to learn more about the session ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d3y8kDyu #TURTLE #MaritimeCEOForum #Monaco

Seafarers, your voice can shape the future of life at sea! 🌊 Our Diversity@Sea project is entering a critical stage, and we need your insights to ensure real, industry-wide improvements are made. By participating in a confidential and anonymous six-week study, you'll answer two quick daily questions, which take less than one minute, about your onboard experiences. Your feedback will help us understand working conditions across the industry and inform future maritime guidelines.    ✅ How to Participate:  1. Scan the QR code.  2. Select your preferred platform (WhatsApp, Messenger, Telegram).  3. Answer two daily questions—it's that simple! Together, we can create a more inclusive, supportive maritime environment.      📅 The QR code will be active for three months, so you have plenty of time to join! Your input matters. You can read more about Diversity@Sea here ➡ https://lnkd.in/dyPvH94K

The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping is dedicated to decarbonizing the shipping industry through collaboration, applied research, and regulatory reform. In this context, ammonia has been identified as a promising alternative fuel for shipping in the medium to long term, with ongoing developments in ammonia-powered marine engines and ship designs.   The Center has conducted a survey asking over 2,000 maritime community members, including 1,465 seafarers, to understand perceptions and concerns around using ammonia as a marine fuel.   Key takeaways from the study include: ▪ The maritime community is generally open to ammonia as a marine fuel: 58.6% of respondents are willing to sail on or work with ammonia-fuelled vessels; 24% are unsure, and 12% would not. ▪ 59% of seafarers and 57% of ashore personnel are willing to sail on or work with ammonia as a fuel.  ▪ The acceptance, however, is followed by requests for relevant safety training, safety standards as well as the development of safer ship designs.  ▪ Respondents emphasized the importance of knowledge of ammonia's impact on humans, the environment, firefighting, and emergency response procedures.   We at TURTLE consider it very important to keep our seafarers well-informed about new technologies and the training requirements associated with them. Therefore, we were pleased to support the Center's initiative and provide our TURTLE seafarers with the opportunity to participate in the survey and share their views.

Our TURTLE team recently returned from a productive trip to Istanbul, where we had the opportunity to strengthen collaboration, focus on key business objectives, and spend time together. In a series of workshops and discussions, we explored new approaches to solving challenges in our business. Outside of work, we took time to explore and grow stronger as a team. This experience reinforced our belief that by working together and considering different perspectives, we are best equipped to be at the forefront of ethical maritime recruitment solutions. #TURTLETeamSpirit #collaboration #diversityandinclusion #maritimeinnovation

Championing Diversity at Sea   We are excited to share this inspiring video created for our valued customer Dorian LPG. The video features real voices from Maria Skarveli, Crew Manager at Dorian LPG, as well as female seafarers Nadezda Poliscuka, 2nd Engineer, Klydel Heinz Lagasca, 3rd Officer, and Aylin Topcu, 3rd Officer. They participated in the Diversity@Sea pilot, showcasing Dorian LPG's success in the #AllAboardAlliance project.   As one of the top 20 companies in the industry involved in the All Aboard Alliance Diversity@Sea workstream, Dorian LPG has played a key role in testing and implementing new measures to improve working conditions for women seafarers on board vessels. TURTLE is also a proud member of the AllAboardAlliance.   We are especially proud that the female seafarer Aylin Topcu, featured in this video, was placed by TURTLE. We put great emphasis on female empowerment and regularly run campaigns to promote the visibility and inclusion of women in maritime careers.   Dorian LPG recognizes that in today's competitive environment, it is important to present themselves as a forward-thinking employer. Partnering with TURTLE has broadened the opportunities to attract seafarers from a wide range of nationalities as well as different genders, in an effort to establish a diverse and inclusive working environment onboard.   Maria Skarveli, Crew Manager at DORIAN LPG says: “Working with TURTLE has enhanced our employer branding. Their commitment aligns with our vision for crew recruitment by attracting new talent, including female seafarers, and using advanced technology to connect them directly with us shipping companies.” #TURTLE #DorianLPG #AllAboardAlliance #femaleempowerment #diversity

What connects the wonderful celebration of Oktoberfest in Munich 🎡 🍻 with shipping? 🚢 While it's not the ocean 🌊, it's definitely a passionate group of entrepreneurs driving innovation in the shipping industry! 🚀🚀 TURTLE and Tilla both have a base in Munich and last week, we hosted our customers and partners for a fun visit to the Oktoberfest. With maritime in mind, we had to pick the colorful Fischer Vroni tent, with a wonderful center music stage set up as the boat hull! 🎵⛵️ We would like to extend a warm thanks to all customers who could join us for the celebrations and make it a success! 🎉 For those who couldn’t make it this year, there will definitely be more opportunities! #TURTLE #Tilla #Wiesn #customer

Research briefing published: Alarming trends in illegal recruitment fees in the maritime industry Building on last year's corruption survey, TURTLE and the Institute for Human Rights and Business present a follow-up survey on illegal recruitment fees, which shows that despite the Maritime Labor Convention's ban, illegal fees are still demanded by one in three seafarers. In 2024, 28% of seafarers faced such demands, with fees ranging from 500 to 5,000 US dollars. Shockingly, 80% of seafarers did not report these fees, often unaware of their illegality. Key findings suggest a widespread impact across all ranks and nationalities. There needs to be a direct link between shipowners and seafarers so that seafarers have a safe gateway to their employers. As can be seen from the comments on the survey, this is also what seafarers are demanding. Read the research briefing now! #notorecruitmentfraud #worldmaritimeday #turtle #seafarerempowerment #seafarers

Survey Update: Illegal Recruitment Fees Our 2024 comprehensive survey on illegal recruitment fees has officially closed, and the findings are eye-opening. The alarming comments we received show how widespread these unethical practices are. Many thanks to all the seafarers who took the time to share their experiences with us. Your voices are important, and they shed light on an issue that affects countless seafarers looking for a job. Take a look at some of the particularly impressive comments in the video.  Stay tuned as the release of the full findings is being prepared! #NoToRecruitmentFraud #TURTLE #seafarerempowerment

As proud members of the All Aboard Alliance, we're committed to increasing female representation in maritime. While women remain underrepresented in seafaring, we're making strides with an above-average share of female seafarers on our platform. Master Eda is an example of the talent and leadership that is driving our industry forward. Her journey inspires the next generation of seafarers and demonstrates the immense value of diversity on board. For shipping companies looking for top talent: The future is here, and it's diverse. Let's move towards a more inclusive maritime industry together. #MaritimeIndustry #RoleModel #Diversity #Inclusion #WomenAtSea