A Press Article Highlighting the Role of the Moroccan National Chapter of the Arab Women in Maritime Association in Supporting the Integration of Anti-Harassment Measures into the STCW Code

Saturday, 13 December 2025

A press article was published on the National Maritime Portal on 13 December 2025, highlighting the integration of anti-harassment training into the STCW Code, following a recent update adopted by the International Maritime Organization requiring mandatory training on the prevention of harassment and violence at sea.
The article featured insights and perspectives from women in the maritime sector through AWIMA Morocco, emphasizing that this regulatory update represents a significant step toward broadening the concept of maritime safety to include human and behavioral dimensions onboard ships.
Contributors stressed that this development should not be viewed as a mere formal requirement, but rather as an opportunity to drive a genuine cultural transformation within the maritime sector—one based on respect, dignity, and equality.
They also highlighted the importance of delivering effective training programs that enable seafarers to identify harassment behaviors, prevent them, and understand reporting mechanisms, ultimately contributing to a safer and more inclusive maritime working environment.
The article has been shared on social media platforms, with an Arabic version expected to be published soon to further expand awareness on this critical issue within maritime communities.