STAX celebrates International Day for Women in Maritime 2025 with all-women crew

Ms Klein noted, “At STAX, women make up 11.6% of our workforce – nearly 10 times the industry average of 1.2%. We are striving to increase that representation even more by actively recruiting entry-level women from STEM programmes, professional networks, and esteemed maritime academies through our internship programme.”

As the maritime industry faces growing demands for cleaner technologies, STAX has been at the forefront of integrating sustainability with diversity, offering a platform for women in the industry to drive both environmental and social change.

Ms Klein noted the significance of the day for her company, stating, “Women have long been underrepresented in the maritime sector, but events like this remind us of the progress we are making. At STAX, we continue to foster an inclusive environment where innovation and diversity go hand in hand.”

The International Day for Women in Maritime 2025 serves as a global initiative to raise awareness of the contributions women make in the maritime sector, and retain them in the maritime sector.

“Just as important as recruitment is retention – making sure we cultivate a workplace with an inclusive culture, zero tolerance for harassment, and opportunity for growth. We’ve built an environment where everyone is valued and safe, and that naturally attracts new people,” said Ms Klein.

STAX highlights how companies in the environmental technology space can benefit from diverse perspectives.

“By doing this, we expand the talent pool, ensuring the brightest minds have the opportunity to help solve the industry’s biggest challenges,” Ms Klein added.

As the first start-up to provide an emissions capture service agreement in the maritime industry, STAX continues to lead by example, promoting both environmental and social advancements.

With the implementation of California’s CARB regulations targeting emissions from tankers starting in January 2025, STAX’s role in developing emission capture technology positions the company at the intersection of sustainability and gender diversity in maritime.

The company’s contribution to the International Day for Women in Maritime underlines the critical role of gender equality in the broader context of sustainability.

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