Documents and Resources
As the first regional multilateral port organization to adopt gender issues as a cross-cutting mandate, the CIP places special emphasis on the fundamental role women play in driving competitiveness in the port sector.
Through its Technical Advisory Group (TAG) on Port-City Relation, Social Responsibility, and Gender Equality, and in collaboration with civil associations, the CIP implements activities that help promote a more inclusive sector.
Handbook on Gender Mainstreaming in the Maritime Sector
The World Maritime University (WMU) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO), both are key strategic partners of the CIP, released a new Handbook on Gender Mainstreaming in the Maritime Sector, calling for action to address persistent gender inequality across the global maritime industry.
The publication provides practical guidance for maritime administrations, shipping companies, ports, shipyards and maritime education institutions on how to integrate gender considerations into policies, recruitment, training, workplace safety and leadership development. It includes tools tailored to maritime organizations for gender analysis, the development of gender equality action plans, and monitoring and evaluation.
The Handbook was authored by WMU Professor, Dr Momoko Kitada, recipient of the 2026 IMO Gender Equality Award and is available here: "Handbook on gender mainstreaming in the maritime sector"
Guide to Tackling Harassment in the Waterway Transportation Sector
In an increasingly dynamic scenario in the waterway sector, the National Waterway Transportation Agency (ANTAQ) and the Ministry of Ports and Airports (MPor) — in partnership with WISTA Brazil and the Maritime and Port Law Commission of the Federal Council from the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) — understand the complexity of issue of harassment against women and recognize the importance of fostering respectful human and social relations in maritime and port activities.
This Guide provides good practices that will serve as guideline tools and promoting safer environments, providing clarity on considered conduct of abusive practices that constitute of harassment and presenting examples of appropriate and inappropriate behaviors at the work environment.
You may access the Guide here: English I Portuguese
IMO-WISTA presents report of the Women in Maritime Survey
The Women in Maritime survey 2024, jointly published by IMO and the Women's International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA), provides new insights into gender diversity within the industry. The report presents data on the proportion and distribution of women working in the maritime sector from data gathered from IMO Member States and the private sector.
You may access the report here.
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SEMAR's Workplace Equality and Non-Discrimination Policy
The policy developed by the Mexican Secretariat of the Navy (SEMAR) promotes, among other things, a work culture based on respect, equality, and inclusion. The policy was presented during the 4th Hemispheric Seminar on Port-City Relation, Social Responsibility and Gender Equality.
To access the presentation, please click here.
Webinars
The CIP Secretariat has organized Webinars in collaboration with National Port Authorities, Associate Members and Strategic Partners to continue strengthening institutional capacities in the port sector in the Americas.
To access the Webinars, please click here.
2024 TAG Videoconference Presentation
The Panama Maritime Authority informed on the completed activities established in the Plan of Action of Roatan.
To access the presentation, please click here.
International Day for Women in Maritime Message, May 2024
Message by Elvia Bustavino, Deputy Administrator - Vice-Minister of Maritime Affairs of the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) for the International Day of Women in the Maritime Sector in her capacity as former president of the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) on Port-City Relation, Social Responsibility and Gender Equality.
To watch the message, please click here.
Additional Resources
To download the "Financial Instruments to Strengthen Women's Economic Resilience to Climate Change and Disaster Risks" document, please click here.
