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SMM participate, although there are many competent women. Our network aims to make women more visible.« The Association of Singapore Marine & Offshore Energy Industries (ASMI) is also hosting a »Diversity & Inclusion – Women in Maritime« workshop on 6 September. In a panel discussion, successful women will talk about their careers – with the aim of inspiring more young female talent to pursue a career in the maritime industry. companies in our industry to fill orders and deliver products to customers in a timely manner is the shortage of skilled labour. We are constantly looking for talented people and have increased our recruiting efforts,« says Martin Johannsmann, Chairman of the Board, VDMA Marine Equipment and Systems, and CEO of SKF Marine. Speeches on the Career Forum stage will address current developments, such as the digital transformation and the »greening« of the shipping sector. »Young people are especially concerned about sustainability. At this event, employers can demonstrate that the maritime industry9s green transformation opens up many perspectives for them,« says Selbach. What is more, all SMM exhibitors are welcome to register for the »Job Route«. This makes it easier for pupils, students and other job seekers to locate potential employers in the Visitor Guide, the online Exhibitor Directory, or the SMM app. The importance of women To secure the future of the maritime industry, companies must adapt to changing expectations of younger generations. This includes overcoming stereotypes and driving diversity. »A variety of challenges are facing women in the maritime industry, such as the gender pay gap and discrimination in a traditionally maledominated environment, to name just a few. Overcoming these inequalities is something our industry has to accomplish by working together – with the males in the sector,« emphasizes Gaby Bornheim, President of the German shipowners association. The industry must become aware that its future depends on diversity, she adds. »Women are roughly half of the population – no-one can make do without us.« Mentoring and maintaining a constant dialogue can increase the attractiveness of the maritime industry for women, says Bornheim. Networking and support initiatives: This is the objective of WISTA Germany, the Women8s International Shipping & Trading Association. At SMM, the WISTA network traditionally awards a prize for exceptional achievements in the maritime sector to a woman. Its aim is to support women in the shipping industry. A goal the entrepreneur Kerstin Brooks, herself a WISTA member, is firmly committed to. She calls for more women to be included in panel discussions: »There are so many conferences and panel discussions in the maritime sector, but in many cases only men © HMC 12 exhibition halls Covering the entire value chain of the maritime industry on 90,000 m2 in twelve exhibition halls, SMM understands itself as the world9s foremost platform for innovation and the latest technologies in the maritime sector that brings together business leaders from around the world. Themed »SMM – driving the maritime transition«, the 31 st SMM will focus on the maritime energy transition and digital transformation. An attractive conference programme and a wide range of networking opportunities will supplement the exhibition. For the first time, the conferences will take place on open stages inside the exhibition halls – free of charge, and accessible to all fair visitors. Organisers expect more visitors and exhibitors than last time. Cruise industry as innovator »Marine Interiors@SMM« is a fixture at SMM. With a total of 130 exhibiting companies from 20 countries specialising in ship interior design, this special exhibition section will be significantly larger this year. The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), an official SMM Partner, will be represented for the first time: On the Cruise & Ferry Stage, the leading organisation of the cruise industry will hold various sessions on sustainable cruises – a subject the cruise sector is placing great emphasis on, as a look at the global orderbook shows: From now until the end of 2026, 41 new cruise ships will be delivered; 27 of them will be equipped with alternative propulsion systems. This includes LNG-ready engines, and many LNG-fuelled ships will also be methanol-ready. Open stage events A multi-faceted, comprehensive conference programme addressing the industry9s most pressing issues will once again captivate SMM visitors this year. For the first time, the conferences will take place on the four Transition Stages, freely accessible to all visitors: Green Stage, Open Stage, Cruise & Ferry Stage and Digital & Security Stage. »SMM is more than just a trade fair. It is a platform for sharing innovations and new ideas that will move the maritime sector forward. This is where thought leaders and pioneers meet to set the pace for the future of shipping,« says Selbach. »At our five conferences, international experts will discuss the key concerns of the industry.« In addition, numerous Stage Sessions will be held to provide profound insights into the core topics. Part of the conference programme will be »gmec – global maritime environmental congress«, where early adopters will report about their experiences with alternative fuels. The Offshore Dialogue is themed »Sustainability needs for the ocean we want«. The »Maritime Future Summit« will focus on digitalisation and in particular, the role of AI: »Smart is Green«. Not least, SMM wil again have MS&D – international conference on maritime security and defence. (see more information on pages 50-51). ED 22 HANSA – International Maritime Journal 09 | 2024

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