Maritime Gender Equality & Compliance (MLC / STCW)
Proactive MLC & STCW Compliance for a Safer, Equitable Fleet.
Proactive MLC & STCW Compliance for a Safer, Equitable Fleet.
GENDERGAZE provides specialized consultancy to help shipping companies navigate the new mandatory international standards on gender equality, harassment prevention, and crew wellbeing.
Service Overview
- Gender Audits & Gap Analysis: We perform structured diagnostics to identify hidden vulnerabilities in your Safety Management System (SMS) and organizational culture.
- Policy Development: Tailored implementation of preventive policies against violence, bullying, and sexual harassment, aligning with the MLC Regulation 4.3 and ILO Convention No. 190.
- STCW Mandatory Training: We deliver the required training for the new Table A-VI/1-4 competence, ensuring your crew can identify, prevent, and respond to harassment by the January 2026 deadline.
- Reporting & Anti-Retaliation: Expert guidance on establishing confidential, safe, and effective reporting mechanisms that protect victims, witnesses, and whistleblowers.
- Operational Safety: Data shows a direct link between harassment/bullying and an increased risk of maritime accidents and “near-misses”.
- Regulatory Deadlines:
- January 1, 2026: Mandatory STCW competence in harassment prevention becomes effective.
- December 2027: New MLC amendments regarding shipboard violence and harassment enter into force.
- Crew Retention: Addressing human factors like discrimination and isolation reduces turnover and strengthens leadership capabilities.
Why Compliance Matters
Let GenderGaze guide your organization toward measurable gender impact and cultural transformation.
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