[Seafarers] Survey on Gender Equality in Indian Maritime Industry 2024

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* 1. What is your current designation within the maritime sector?

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* 2. How long have you been sailing for?

Haven't begun sailing yet

0-3 years

3-6 years

7-10 years

10 years and above

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* 3. Are you currently employed in a seafaring role?

Yes

No, transitioned to a shore-based job

No, currently not working/homemaker

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* 4. Why would you want to move from a sea to shore job?

No support from colleagues / company

Physcial / Mental harassment

Got a better opportunity onshore

Unable to maintain work - life balance

Uncongenial work environment

Health Issues

Other (please specify)

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* 5. If you are a seafarer, how difficult is it to find a new job?

Very easy

Easy

Neither easy nor difficult

Difficult

Very difficult

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* 6. How would you rate your working conditions at sea?

Poor

Fair

Neutral

Good

Excellent

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* 7. Many employers believe the below reasons are why they wouldn't hire women. Please select what you think is incorrect.

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)

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* 8. Have you encountered any instances of discrimination or harassment based on your gender while working at sea?

Yes

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* 9. How do you feel about your opportunities for career advancement are compare to your male counterparts in the maritime industry?

Very positive

Positive

Neutral

Negative

Very negative

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* 10. What would help improve your working conditions at sea?

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* 11. Have you received sufficient training and access to professional development opportunities during your time at sea?

Yes

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* 12. In your opinion, does the industry provide adequate healthcare and mental well-being support for female seafarers?

Yes

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* 13. How effective are the existing diversity and inclusion policies at your current workplace?

Extremely effective

Very effective

Somewhat effective

Not so effective

Not at all effective

There are no policies

There are policies, but not being executed

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* 14. Optional: Are there any best practices from your company you wish to share? If yes pls share below.

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

Yes