Questionnaire to gather valuable insights into the experiences, challenges, and successes of women professionals in the biofouling sector

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

Dear AWIMA Members

There is a need to gather comprehensive data on women working in the biofouling sector, particularly in areas such as in-water cleaning, shipping, coatings, and related industries. In order to address this gap in knowledge and promote gender diversity and inclusion within the maritime industry, inclusive of the biofouling sector, a particular questionnaire was developed under the IMO-NORAD TEST Biofouling project. The questionnaire aims to gather valuable insights into the experiences, challenges, and successes of women professionals in the biofouling sector.
 
You are encouraged to contribute to completing the questionnaire and distribute it further through your network of stakeholders and private sectors operating in the same field. This collaborative effort will allow us to gather a more comprehensive and diverse range of responses, enabling us to draw more meaningful conclusions and propose effective strategies for promoting gender equity.
 
Participation in the survey is voluntary, and all responses will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. The questionnaire is designed to be completed online and should take approximately 15 minutes to complete, depending on the depth of responses.
 
To access and distribute the questionnaire, please click on the following link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/96NTBYS. The deadline for completing the survey is 31 July 2023.
 
Thank you in advance for your time, valuable contribution and participation in this crucial data-gathering exercise.