1.What is your current designation in the maritime sector

2.How long have you been employed in the maritime industry?

0-3 years

3-6 years

7-10 years

10 years and above

3.How would you describe the ease of finding a job as a woman working in maritime?

Very easy

Easy

Neither easy nor difficult

Difficult

Very difficult

4.What reasons have employers cited for not hiring women in shore-based positions?

Lack of Skill set

Lack of work concentration

Less Efficient

Hesitant to take more responsibility

Unable to balance work and family responsibilities

Lack of Physical strength

Missing of Professional education

Lack of Leadership skills

Inability to handle work pressure

Other (please specify)

5.How would you rate your working conditions on shore?

Poor

Fair

Neutral

Good

Excellent

6.What would help improve your working conditions on shore?

Improving Safety and Security

Stringent Sexual Harassment

Regular training Programs

Room for wellness

Maternity benefits

Special women clubs

Flexible working hours

On-site child care

Food & Transportation

Special allowances and benefits

Health and Insurance

Other (please specify)

7.Have you faced any challenges in career progression or equal pay opportunities due to your gender?

Yes

No

I'm unsure / can't recall

8.How inclusive and supportive do you find the work culture toward women employed in shore-based maritime positions?

Extremely inclusive

Almost inclusive

Neutral/unsure

Not inclusive

9.What initiatives or programs do you believe would facilitate a more diverse and inclusive environment for women in shore-based maritime roles?

Increased Recruitment Efforts

Mentorship Programs

Flexible Work Policies

Diversity Training

Leadership Accelerator/Development Programs

Networking Opportunities

Equal Pay Initiatives

Supportive Policies for Work-Life Balance

Advocacy and Representation

Other (please specify)

10.Do you think there is a sufficient representation of women in leadership positions within shore-based maritime organizations?

A great deal

A moderate amount

None at all

11.How transparent and fair do you perceive the promotion and recruitment processes for women in shore-based maritime careers?

Very Transparent and Fair

Transparent and Fair

Neutral

Somewhat Opaque and Unfair

Very Opaque and Unfair

12.Optional: Are there any best practices from your company you wish to share?

13.Optional: Would you be willing to interviewed for this study?

Yes

No