17/05/2026
๐๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ช๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ ๐
On 18 May 2026, the global maritime community commemorates the International Day for Women in Maritime under the theme, โ๐ญ๐๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: ๐จ๐
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐
๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ด๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐.โ This important occasion recognizes the invaluable contributions of women across the maritime industry while reinforcing the need to transform commitments into meaningful action.
For Fiji Ports, gender equality is not simply a policy objective โ it is a strategic priority that strengthens operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth across Fijiโs maritime sector.
As the nationโs gateway to international trade and maritime connectivity, Fiji Ports acknowledges that a resilient and future-ready industry depends on inclusive participation at every level. From port operations and marine services to engineering, logistics, administration, leadership, and technical roles, women continue to make significant contributions that shape the success of Fijiโs ports and maritime services.
Historically, the maritime industry has been perceived as male-dominated. However, across the Pacific and globally, women are increasingly stepping into leadership and specialized positions, demonstrating professionalism, expertise, and resilience in an evolving sector. Fiji Ports is proud to support this transformation by fostering workplaces where women are empowered to thrive and advance.
Over recent years, FPCL has strengthened initiatives aimed at promoting equal opportunity, professional development, workplace safety, and inclusive leadership. These efforts include supporting women in technical and operational roles, encouraging leadership development, and creating pathways for career progression across all departments.
Importantly, moving โfrom policy to practiceโ means ensuring that inclusion is reflected not only in organizational frameworks, but also in everyday workplace culture. It means providing equitable access to training, mentorship, and decision-making opportunities while actively challenging barriers that may limit participation.
FPCL also recognizes the importance of inspiring the next generation of women to consider careers in maritime. As the industry evolves through digital transformation, environmental sustainability initiatives, and modern port development, there is growing demand for diverse talent and perspectives. Young women entering the workforce today have unprecedented opportunities to contribute to a dynamic and globally connected industry.
The International Day for Women in Maritime also serves as a reminder that collaboration remains essential. Governments, maritime institutions, educational providers, and industry stakeholders must continue working together to create environments where women can succeed, lead, and influence the future of maritime development.
As Fiji Ports joins the international community in celebrating this important day, we reaffirm our commitment to building a maritime sector that values diversity, champions equality, and empowers all individuals to contribute their full potential. By turning policy into meaningful practice, we not only advance gender equality โ we strengthen the maritime industry for generations to come.
๐๐ ๐ค๐๐ โ ๐ฆ๐๐ข ๐ป๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐ผ๐๐ก๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ท๐๐ฆ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐!
