Blog: Diversity in Maritime - Call for Network Chairs

We are now less than three weeks away from launching Diversity in Maritime (Taskforce and Programme).

The time has come to Call for Nominations for:

  • Chair and Vice-Chair of the Mental Health in Maritime Network
  • Chair and Vice-Chair of the LGBT+ in Maritime Network
  • Chair and Vice-Chair of the Communications and Events Working Group

Role of the Taskforce, Networks and Working Groups

Diversity in Maritime will build on the fabulous fountains laid by Women in Maritime and provide a platform to expand our work to look at diversity as a whole, as recommended in the Maritime 2050 People’s Route Map.

The Diversity in Maritime Taskforce will be made up of the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of the following networks and working groups.

 These networks are:

  • Women in Maritime: Women in Maritime will continue to operate as a network and a safe, open-community to discuss and progress gender diversity
  • LGBT+ and Mental Health: These networks are currently being established and will operate as safe, open-communities. Terms of Reference and exact names will be determined once the Chairs/Vice-Chairs are in place and the networks are formed
  • Further networks to be established in the future.

Working Groups:

  • The three active working groups will continue to operate and widen their scope to support the new networks. These working groups are: Retention, Recruitment and Total Package
  • A new working group 'Communications & Events' is being established.

How to nominate

Please use the online form to submit your nomination, or nominate someone in your network (ensuring you have their permission). 

The nomination form can be found here. Nominations will close on Friday 24 April.

Next steps

A panel will meet in the week following the nomination deadline and nominees will be advised out of the outcome. Kindly note that successful Chairs and Vice-Chairs will be expected to virtually attend the first Diversity in Maritime Taskforce meeting on Tuesday 5 May at 2pm.

A friendly reminder to get involved with our Diversity in Maritime Launch Video – further details can be found here.

If you have any queries about the nomination process please contact Chrissie Clarke.