18 May 2025 – The TRUSTEE Project proudly joined the global maritime community in celebrating the International Day for Women in Maritime, an initiative led by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to highlight the critical contributions of women across all areas of the sector.
This important day serves as a powerful reminder of the role that diverse voices and inclusive leadership play in shaping the future of maritime. In line with this year’s theme, the TRUSTEE consortium reaffirmed its belief that the ongoing maritime transition must be not only sustainable, but also equitable and inclusive.
Supporting Gender Equality in Maritime Innovation
At the heart of TRUSTEE’s mission is the drive to support a just transition toward Zero-Emission Waterborne Transport (ZEWT). This includes recognizing that the path to sustainability must also unlock new opportunities for women, particularly in innovation, green technologies, digitalization, and emerging maritime roles.
By actively promoting equal access to education, training, and career advancement, TRUSTEE aims to contribute to a maritime industry that is not only more sustainable—but also more representative, resilient, and future-oriented.
“Innovation will drive new opportunities for the female workforce in maritime—and we are committed to helping make that a reality.”
TRUSTEE: Advancing an Inclusive Transition
Funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe, the TRUSTEE project is led by a strong consortium of partners committed to collaboration and impact across Europe:
- Fondazione ISSNOVA (Coordinator, Italy)
- RINA Germany GMBH (Germany)
- NAVTEC (Italy)
- ISL – Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics (Germany)
- ForMare – Polo Nazionale per lo Shipping (Italy)
- Fundación Valenciaport (Spain)
- AGSKK (Germany)
As the project progresses, TRUSTEE will continue to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion at the core of its activities—amplifying the role of women and underrepresented groups in shaping the sustainable maritime economy of tomorrow.
Follow our journey and join us in creating a more inclusive and innovative maritime future.