WiMAC WOMEN IN MARITIME ASSOCIATION CARIBBEAN
WiMAC
Seeking a level playing field The Women in Maritime Association Caribbean (WiMAC), is a regional group of female maritime professionals committed to increasing the performance, participation and contribution of women in the maritime sector. With a network of over 100 female maritime professionals, WiMAC is committed to transforming the lives and status of women through education, mentorship, empowerment and enabling opportunities.
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iMAC was launched in April 2015 in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and represents the seventh regional network that has been established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) aimed at furthering the objectives of capability and capacity building for women in the maritime sector. WiMAC provides a forum for networking and advocacy in support of the IMO’s own program for integration of women in the maritime industry.
WiMAC’s Mandate: To represent the interests of women in the maritime industry in the Caribbean, nationally, regionally and internationally.
Role of WiMAC WiMAC seeks to: Create a network to inspire, engage, educate and empower women in the Maritime industry and enable them to contribute to the development of the industry in the region; Increase the involvement of women in the maritime industry by creating a
platform and forum for the effective articulation and promotion of the contribution of women to the Industry; and Promote the awareness among young women of career opportunities within the maritime sector.
• Recognition of achievements among maritime women • Promotion of the maritime industry • Contribution to research and development to the maritime industry • Corporate and Social Responsibility
WiMAC’s Mission
WiMAC’s Strategic Vision
To foster the development and participation of women in the maritime sector and contribute to the growth of the industry within the region through: • Empowerment of women through capacity building • Advocacy on issues affecting women and the industry • Lobbying and contributing to the development of responsive legislative and regulatory environments • Mentorship to facilitate career advancement and professional well-being of women in the sector • Networking to share best practices and forging of partnerships to strengthen the industry and provide opportunities for resource mobilization
WiMAC seeks to be a key resource for the sustainable development of the maritime sector.
10 Caribbean Maritime | June- September 2022
Membership and Benefits Membership categories include Full Membership, Affiliate Membership or Corporate Membership, and follows the Rules of Association with respect to voting rights and duties. Members include individuals (including students) or companies, governmental and intergovernmental organizations, and non-governmental organizations or any similar entity that shares and supports the objectives of the Association. The benefits of being part of WiMAC include: Promotion of best practices in global
