A new report from the All Aboard Alliance reveals how pregnancy among seafarers is often handled through improvised and inconsistent practices, leaving many women feeling isolated and anxious and creating unnecessary risks to their safety, well-being, and careers.
Based on interviews with 15 female seafarers of varying nationalities, ages, seniorities, and vessel types, ‘Pregnancy at sea: From hidden risk to retention edge’ shows how simple, proven measures could transform this rarely acknowledged aspect of life at sea into a retention opportunity for the industry.
“Pregnancy is a natural part of life, yet at sea it too often becomes a source of fear, stress, and uncertainty,” says Susanne Justesen, Director of Human Sustainability at the Global Maritime Forum.
“No woman should have to choose between starting a family and continuing her career at sea. With the right structures in place, pregnancy can be handled safely and confidently, ensuring that women are supported, crews are prepared, and the industry retains the talent it so urgently needs,” she added.
Source: cyprusshippingnews.com
