World Maritime Academy
developed the free online course
Advance Certificate in Maritime Business,
in short MAR-EVA
(i) to empower disadvantaged women, and
(ii) to contribute to shipping sustainability
IMO Women date
The 2024 IMO International Day for Women in Maritime, on May 18, 2024, adopts the theme “Safe Horizons: Women Shaping the Future of Maritime Safety”.
MAR-EVA was introduced on May 18, 2022.
Click here to see what women who obtained the certificate, say about the course.
Who is disadvantaged?
Disadvantaged is a person in unfavorable circumstances, especially with regard to financial or social opportunities.
What is sustainability?
Sustainability consists of fulfilling the needs of current generations without compromising the needs of future generations, while ensuring a balance between economic growth, environmental care and social well-being.
UN SDG Goals
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At the heart of the 230 Agenda are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
MAREVA alignes with the UN SDGs’ objectives.
UN Goals
UN SDG’s 4 Quality Education
UN SDG’s 5 Gender equality
UN SDG’s 14 Life below Water
UN SDG’s 17 Partnerships for the goals
WHY EDUCATION?
Education allows women to gain
greater knowledge, skills, self-confidence & capabilities,
improving
their own life prospects & independency.
We are not alone in this journey
Meet our 20 MAR-EVA Instructors
The course Instructors are women, experts, top shipping managers and directors, shipowners, entrepreneurs, consultants, educators and seafarers from all over the world offering their knowledge and experience free of charge.
Meet the MAR-EVA Advisory Committee
The Course Advisory Committee was established to ensure that periodic consultation is undertaken with relevant external members as part of the ongoing development and management of the Advance Certificate in Maritime Business.
Meet our Supporters
We are thankful to our supporters for assisting us in delivering the MAR-EVA initiative!
We are delighted to extend an invitation to potential supporters who are passionate about empowering underprivileged individuals and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the maritime industry.
The module Short Sea Shipping is dedicated TO THE MEMORY of the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR EVA STEFANIDAKI
Eva joined our cause and co-authored the Short Sea Shipping module with Professor Lekakou.
Her outstanding personality and professionalism, as well as her contribution to shipping will be remembered.
The module Short Sea Shipping is on her memory.
Eva, you will be missed.
ELEGIBILITY
If you are elegible, then you may apply for this course. Review the application instructions, and submit your application.
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