Panel discussion in the European Parliament June, 27th 2023, part 2

Episode 219 is the second part of the panel discussion in Brussels organised by Ms Vera Tax, MEP, to raise awareness amongst the maritime community and policymakers about the importance of women and how to improve working conditions in the sector.

The participants have generously given me permission to share with you what we discussed.

You will hear five panellists (besides me) speaking;

• Ms Line Heimstad, Deputy Head of Agreement, Norwegian Seafarers' Union.
• Ms Vanessa De Michele, 1st Officer, Costa Cruises
• Mr David Kerr, Member of the European Commission, working in the Cabinet of the Commissioner for Equality, Helena Dalli.
• Mr Sotiris Raptis, Secretary General, ECSA, European Community Shipowners' Association.

Moderator: Ms Marjolein van Noort, who is the Dutch Shipowners Association's representative in Brussels

Thank you for listening. #everyconversationmatters #shipping #maritime