{
  "id": 14789679,
  "title": "IMEC and The Hood launch Sisterhood Box to support the next generation of female seafarers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/imec-and-the-hood-launch-sisterhood-box-to-support-the-next",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-15T21:00:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/imec-and-the-hood-launch-sisterhood-box-to-support-the-next-generation-of-female-seafarers-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The International Maritime Employers’ Council (IMEC) and The Hood Platform have collaborated to launch the Sisterhood Box, an initiative designed to support female cadets as they begin their careers at sea. The program includes 47 boxes, each packed with essential period and personal care products, along with practical information and guidance on recognizing and addressing issues such as bullying, discrimination, and sexual harassment. The content aims to ensure female cadets feel supported and prepared for life onboard. Josephine Le, CEO and Founder of The Hood, emphasizes that while encouraging more women into maritime education is crucial, creating an industry where women feel supported throughout their careers is equally important. The Sisterhood Box addresses practical needs like accessing period products and provides resources for emotional support, stressing the importance of a sense of community among women in the industry. IMEC’s existing Period Dignity initiative aligns with this, highlighting the need to treat menstrual product access as a standard welfare requirement. The collaboration hopes the initiative will prompt greater attention from shipowners, managers, and training institutions to the daily experiences of women at sea, encouraging them to consider the long-term retention and career development of female seafarers. The initiative also connects the physical box with an online community via The Hood App, allowing ongoing support and connection beyond graduation. Le stresses that measuring success for women in maritime should go beyond initial recruitment numbers and include their long-term retention and advancement within the industry.",
  "summary": "The International Maritime Employers’ Council (IMEC) and The Hood Platform have joined forces to launch the Sisterhood Box, a new initiative providing female cadets with practical support as they take their first steps into life at sea. The first 47 Sisterhood Boxes were presented to female cadets at the Maritime Academy of Asia and the ...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}