Building a maritime workforce that reflects Australia's future

Maritime trailblazer Elizabeth Marami opens up about industry barriers

As International Women in Maritime Day approaches, Elizabeth Marami reflects on breaking barriers as Celebrity Cruises' former chief officer and her mission with the Against the Tide Foundation.

Building a maritime workforce that reflects Australia's future

James Comer I enjoy a good morning tea as much as the next person. But when it comes to celebrating days like International Women’s Day or International Day for Women in Maritime (IDWIM), this week, let’s remember the stakes are higher than cake. It’s true that cupcakes and commemorations can bring visibility to the issue of gender imbalance—but visibility is not the same as change. And in a sector grappling with workforce shortages, an ageing t…