On the eve of International Women’s Day, Mumbai-based Anglo-Eastern Ship Management India, the Indian subsidiary of Hong-Kong headquartered and a global shipping company, Anglo-Eastern Group has pledged to increase the global share of women seafarers of Indian nationality as merchant navy is increasingly becoming a popular profession amongst young women in India.

Vineet Gupta, managing director, Anglo-Eastern Ship Management India, said, “Today, more Indian women than ever are charting successful careers at sea, leading with expertise and resilience. At Anglo-Eastern, we are not just opening doors - we are redefining the very foundation of seafaring. Our commitment is clear: to create an environment where women in maritime careers don’t just succeed but set new benchmarks. We made this possible through our Anglo-Eastern Women of Seas (AWOS) programme that supports our women seafarers. Through strategic recruitment, training and development, well-being initiatives and women inclusive programmes, we are shaping a future where women seafarers thrive in the maritime industry.”