By Military Sealift Command Public Affairs - Military Sealift Command’s Special Emphasis Observance Committee hosted a Black History Month celebration on board Naval Station Norfolk, Feb. 15. African American History month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time set aside to recognize the central role of African Americans in U.S. … [Read more...]
Why Gender Diversity Matters Aboard Ships
By Captain George Livingstone The United Nation’s has declared the month of March as International Women’s Month so it seemed right to review the subject of women in marine transportation for this column. The IMO estimates there are about 1.2 Million seafarers crewing vessels on the ocean trades. Arguably one of the world’s most culturally diverse … [Read more...]