What does it take to move from good intentions to real inclusion in the maritime sector?
In this blog post, Christos Kontovas reflects on his experience at the World Maritime University’s 2025 gender equality conference and the lessons it offered on underrepresentation, inclusive language, gender-appropriate safety equipment, and the difference between equality and equity. Writing from the perspective of an engineer and educator, he considers how men can take a more active role in advancing gender equity and how these insights can inform future research, teaching, and practice in the blue economy.