Op-Ed: Why Women Belong at the Heart of Maritime's Future

Jillian Verbeurgt (L) and Jess Moss (R). Photo courtesy of The Maritime Executive.

Jillian Verbeurgt and Jess Moss recently started their careers in engineering and technology, and in this essay for the International Day for Women in Maritime, they reflected on the opportunities ahead for women in the industry. 

Neither of us planned a career in maritime. Our journeys began far from shipyards and propulsion systems, shaped instead by curiosity and opportunity. One of us grew up in the mountains of Canada, the other attended an all-girls school in south east London. Yet despite these very different beginnings, our paths converged in an industry undergoing profound change. Maritime is evolving - technologically, culturally, and environmentally - and women are increasingly part of that transformation.

Go to this link to read the full article published by The Maritime Executive https://maritime-executive.com/editorials/op-ed-why-women-belong-at-the-heart-of-maritime-s-future