219 Empowering Women in Transport: the maritime industry and the Role of the EU part 2

<p><strong>Panel discussion in the European Parliament June, 27th 2023, part 2 </strong></p> <p>Episode 219 is the second part of the panel discussion in Brussels organised by Ms <strong>Vera Tax</strong>, MEP, to raise awareness amongst the maritime community and policymakers about the importance of women and how to improve working conditions in the sector. </p> <p>The participants have generously given me permission to share with you what we discussed. </p> <p>You will hear five panellists (besides me) speaking;</p> <ul> <li>Ms <strong>Line Heimstad</strong>, Deputy Head of Agreement, Norwegian Seafarers' Union.</li> <li>Ms <strong>Vanessa De Michele</strong>, 1st Officer, Costa Cruises</li> <li>Mr <strong>David Kerr</strong>, Member of the European Commission, working in the Cabinet of the Commissioner for Equality, Helena Dalli.</li> <li>Mr <strong>Sotiris Raptis</strong>, Secretary General, ECSA, European Community Shipowners' Association.</li> </ul> <p>Moderator: Ms <strong>Marjolein van Noort</strong>, who is the Dutch Shipowners Association's representative in Brussels</p> <p>Thank you for listening. #everyconversationmatters #shipping #maritime</p>