‘More Women, Better Ideas’: Why Maritime Needs Women Leaders | Sagarmanthan 2026

Description: How can maritime sectors create pathways for women to advance into leadership, entrepreneurship, and decision-making roles? In this Sagarmanthan session, Firstpost’s Hem Kaur Saroya leads an extensive discussion with maritime experts on the barriers women face across the blue economy from unequal access to funding and professional networks to gender stereotypes and limited pathways to leadership. Featuring Ruth Schilling, Carolyn Hull, Alexandra Leeper, Anusha Kesarkar Gavankar and Tom Pickerell, the panel explores how policy reforms, investment, education and inclusive leadership can help women shape the future of the global maritime economy.

01:10 – Why Women’s Participation Hasn’t Translated Into Power
02:13 – Cultural Barriers and Women’s Untold Maritime Histories
04:00 – Women’s Experiences in Offshore and Maritime Industries
07:00 – Building Confidence and Creating Space for Women
08:44 – Expanding the Talent Pool in the Blue Economy
10:00 – Why Men Must Be Part of the Gender Equality Conversation
12:00 – From Entry-Level Jobs to Maritime Leadership
13:19 – Fair Promotions, Mentorship and Career Advancement
14:46 – Rewriting Maritime History and Recognising Women


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