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SMART-C Women 25 August 2026 25 Aug 2026

Three women awarded SMART-C fellowships to study at World Maritime University 

Three maritime professionals from Papua New Guinea, the Philippines and Vanuatu have been awarded fully funded fellowships under the IMO–Republic of Korea SMART-C Women Project to begin Master of Science programmes at the World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmö, Sweden, in September 2026. The fellowship recipients are: Ms. Esther Ken, Marine Pollution Officer, Vanuatu Maritime Safety Authority; Ms. Mary Lenorah Kalebo, Ship Registration Officer, National... <a class="view-article" href="https://smart-c.imo.org/news/three-women-awarded-smart-c-fellowships-to-study-at-world-maritime-university/">View Article</a>

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SMART-C Women 13 August 2026 13 Aug 2026

Advancing gender equality, digitalization and decarbonization in Viet Nam

Women’s participation and leadership in maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation in Viet Nam is set to be strengthened, under a new Maritime Sectoral Master Plan, which has been developed for Viet Nam under the IMO–Republic of Korea SMART-C Women Project. The Master Plan, developed in collaboration with the World Maritime University (WMU) and Vietnamese stakeholders, provides a strategic... <a class="view-article" href="https://smart-c.imo.org/news/advancing-gender-equality-digitalization-and-decarbonization-in-viet-nam/">View Article</a>

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SMART-C Women 24 March 2026 24 Mar 2026

Online training under SMART-C Women project expands opportunities for women in maritime

The IMO-Republic of Korea SMART-C Women Project is empowering women across the Asia-Pacific maritime sector through specialized online training – opening pathways to broader career opportunities and fostering a more balanced and diverse workforce. In the largest cohort to date, 40 female maritime professionals from Indonesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste & Viet Nam took part in the 2026... <a class="view-article" href="https://smart-c.imo.org/news/online-training-under-smart-c-women-project-expands-opportunities-for-women-in-maritime/">View Article</a>

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SMART-C Women 16 February 2026 16 Feb 2026

Pacific women in maritime strengthen regional governance

Representatives from 12 Pacific countries convened in Rarotonga, Cook Islands (8-12 February) to bolster regional action to support women’s leadership in the maritime sector, amid emerging trends in decarbonization and digitalization. The Regional Workshop on Gender Responsive Governance and the Twin Transition aimed to strengthen the governance, institutional resilience and strategic positioning of the Pacific Women in Maritime... <a class="view-article" href="https://smart-c.imo.org/news/pacific-women-in-maritime-strengthen-regional-governance/">View Article</a>

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SMART-C Women 23 October 2025 23 Oct 2025

SMART-C Women conference empowers maritime professionals in Asia Pacific

Women professionals from across Asia and the Pacific gathered in Seoul, Republic of Korea, for the SMART-C Women Conference (21 October) to advance women’s empowerment in the maritime sector. Held during the 2025 Korea Maritime Week (20–22 October), the Conference was jointly organized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Ministry of Oceans and... <a class="view-article" href="https://smart-c.imo.org/news/smart-c-women-conference-empowers-maritime-professionals-in-asia-pacific/">View Article</a>

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SMART-C Women 22 September 2025 22 Sep 2025

Field visits spotlight maritime digitalisation at SMART-C Women training in Busan

The SMART-C Women Project concluded five days of intensive learning, dialogue and technical exposure in Busan, culminating with impactful practical visits showcasing how digitalisation is reshaping the maritime sector.  The programme (15-19 September), jointly organized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea, marked a... <a class="view-article" href="https://smart-c.imo.org/news/field-visits-spotlight-maritime-digitalisation-at-smart-c-women-training-in-busan/">View Article</a>

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