Our Work

In its quest for promoting and supporting women seafarers, the IWSF has achieved the following milestones in its 6 years of existence:

  • Employed over 60 women seafarers and continuously seeks to improve the employment of women seafarers, both on-board and ashore.
  • Mentored, supported, guided, and provided assistance in fighting against sexual harassment cases to over 25 women seafarers.
  • Successfully conducted Maritime Awareness campaigns in close to 30 schools/underprivileged institutions/shelter homes/orphanages, reaching over 2000 students.
  • A part of ISWAN's 'Special Purpose Group, DG's 'Maritime Vision', and several other maritime groups.
  • Conducted a safety awareness campaign for fishermen along the South Indian coast jointly with Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS).
  • Worked jointly with DG and a special committee to prepare DG Notice 7 of 2019, the first-ever guidelines for the employment of women seafarers in India.
  • Recently launched a YouTube channel to educate the general public about how to enter this challenging and rewarding career in the merchant navy.
  • Regularly shares information and conducts seminars to bring to light pressing issues related to women seafarers.