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Survey on Gender Equality in the Indian Maritime Industry - Seafarer

This year International Maritime Organisation [IMO] highlights the importance of gender equality with their theme “Empowering Women in the Maritime Community” which is aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable development goals no.5 - gender equality. Currently no data is available on women in maritime in India and inorder to promote equality, the quintessential requirement is to have access to this data. Today we are missing out on 50% of the potential talent and  by creating a facilitative environment for women , maritime will get the competitive edge needed.

Ms.Sanjam Sahi Gupta of Sitara Shipping Ltd, winner of Sandvik India Gender Awards 2018 (SIGA) has taken up the  initiative to conduct this survey. Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of shipping, Government of India have endorsed to this initiative.Maritime Gateway, South Asia's premier maritime business magazine got engaged for execution of this initiative.

We request you to share your valuable responses for the questions. Information shared by you will be kept utmost confidential, only compiled and analysed results will be used to achieve the purpose of this survey.
 
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1.Basic Details of the Respondent
2.If you are a seafarer: Are you
3.How long have you been sailing?
4.How was it to find a job on sea?
5.If you have moved to onshore, would you mention reasons? ( you can select multiple options)
6.What [if any] were the reasons given by employers for not being selecting /promoting/retaining you which you felt as incorrect/ not justified?(You can select multiple options)
7.Have you found any specific seafarers job role, where women are not allowed to work ?(Yes or No) If yes, what could be the reasons and how women can deal with it to change the existing mindset of people.
8.How do you describe working conditions for women in this industry
9.Please select any of the following ways to improve working conditions for women?(You can select multiple options)
10.Would you like to add anything else that can benefit in improving women opportunities and working conditions in this industry?