PacWIMA was re-launched, through IMO, in collaboration with SPC, at a Regional Conference for Pacific Women in Maritime in Nuku'alofa, Tonga in April 2016.

Pacific region
Joined April 2017
Our heartfelt acknowledgement to our globally maritime community who supported and advocated for this Pacific-led initiative - our collective national, regional and international voices has culminated in the recognition of 18 May as the #ID4WIM. Thank you sincerely💝⚓️🚢⛵️🌊🙏
The IMO Assembly has adopted a resolution proclaiming an International Day for Women in Maritime, to be observed on 18 May every year. bit.ly/31W1vt5 #WomenInMaritime
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PacWIMA Chairperson Ms. Dinah Inape-Omenefa & SPC's @ore_toua strategizing for the @UNESCAP Workshop on Sustainable Maritime Connectivity. PacWIMA is grateful for the strategic support of @spc_cps @IMOHQ @UNESCAP in ensuring that diversity remains at the top of the agenda⚓️🚢⛵️
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A GLOBAL CELEBRATION - 18 May is now an IMO proclaimed International Day for Women In Maritime⚓🌏🚢💞 Our heartfelt thank you to everyone for making the recognition of 18 May the International Day for Women, a reality. #GlobalMaritimeCommunity #ChampionsOfChange #18MayID4WIM
IMO Council sets International Day for Women in Maritime: bit.ly/3C8Eq2v #WomenInMaritime
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PacWIMA is calling on #Maritime Leaders @IMOHQ @IMOGENnetwork as #ChampionsOfChange, as #ChampionsForAGenderInclusiveCommunity, to recognise 18 May as the International Day for Women In Maritime⚓️🚢⛵️@UN_Women @UN @sdgpacific #SDG5 #WomenInMaritime #YouCannotBeWhatYouCannotSee
Please join us on the IMO next council meeting and support for an International Day for Women in Maritime @IMOHQ @SDGoals #womenempowerment
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Join IMO this @WorldMaritimeDay with a panel of seafarers speaking on "Seafarers: at the core of shippingʹs future". Great to see @IMOHQ walking the talk with a gender inclusive panel. Gender is about both men & women & the role of leadership in supporting equality for all.
Join us online to mark the 2021 #WorldMaritimeDay on Thursday, 30 September. A panel of seafarers will talk about issues like the crew change crisis; diversity, the environment; and safety. Access the webinar here: bit.ly/3odhNXe
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PacWIMA appreciates the support of @spc_cps @ore_toua and @LogavatuMavis in the advocacy for #SDG5 for #WIM in the Pacific region. We thank @IMOGENnetwork and @IMOHQ for giving us this platform & congratulate them in facilitating/hosting a wonderful & informative webinar⚓️🚢⛵️
Replying to @spc_cps
@spc_cps continues to provide support to @PacWima engagement in global platforms and congratulate @IMOGENnetwork for this wonderful initiative to bring the 8 @IMOHQ established Women in Maritime Associations together.
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We value dialogue with regional partners @UNESCAP Mr Sooyeob Kim and @spc_cps Maritime Training Advisor @ore_toua and IMO Technical Cooperation Officer @LogavatuMavis on #SDG5 in the maritime sector - PacWIMA Chairperson Ms. Dinah Omenefa & PRCO Ms. Anaseini Tukana⚓️🚢⛵️
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PacWIMA extends its heartfelt gratitude to the global maritime community, @IMO & @spc_cps in supporting the PacWIMA/Pacific-led initiative for #18May to be recognised internationally as the #D4WIM A message from the Chairperson Ms. Dinah Inape-Omenefa: 🎬youtu.be/ff_t7olvbnI
PacWIMA welcomes partnerships with sister associations like @RedMAMLa in advocating #SDG5 in the maritime sector. We thank women in maritime leaders like Lieutenant Commander Noelia Mable Lopez for their resilience & leadership amidst this global pandemic. #D4WIM #IMO #SPC
Our Day, Your Day, Day for #WomenInMaritime Resilience and Leadership amidst a global pandemic As the shipping industry continues to evolve, emerging issues run parallel to its existence. @IMOHQ @RedMAMLa @PacWima #D4WIM #GEMDiv
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PacWIMA is in awe of women leaders like Elda Kazara-Belja who are educators, mentors, friends, & who create space for #WIM to shine and purse their dreams fiercely and passionately, contributing to a sustainable future. #OurDayYourDayD4WIM #IMO #SPC #IMOIMLI #SDG5
Our Day, Your Day, Day for #WomenInMaritime Resilience and Leadership amidst a Global Pandemic To ensure equal opportunities and representation of women in the maritime sector, public-private partnerships for #SDG5 are a must. ♀️ ⚓ @IMOHQ @PacWima #D4WIM #GEMDiv
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As PacWIMA Public Relations and Communications Officer, @anaseini_tukana has been instrumental in highlighting PacWIMA’s work, the challenge for #WIM & the strategies to increase #WIM participation. We salute women leaders like Anaseini who advocate for #SDG5. #D4WIM #IMO #SPC
Our Day, Your Day, Day for #WomenInMaritime Resilience and Leadership amidst a global pandemic Day for Women In Maritime gives recognition and promotes the importance of the role of women and the sustainability of the maritime sector. @IMOHQ @PacWima @FijiWima #D4WIM #GEMDiv
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Lynsey Talagi, Niue's focal point for #WIM, the Maritime Manager with Niue's Department of Transport & has been working with @spc_cps & PacWIMA in establishing Niue WIMA. We thank @LyninaTalagi for supporting the advancement of #SDG5 in the maritime sector. #D4WIM #IMO #SPC
Our Day, Your Day, Day for #WomenInMaritime Resilience and Leadership amidst a global pandemic Increasing women’s representation, participation, and leadership roles in maritime contribute to achieving gender equality goals. @IMOHQ @PacWima #D4WIM #GEMDiv
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Faranisese Kinivuwai, a lawyer by qualification, is the Director Transport with @MCTTTFiji and Legal Advisor to @FijiWima. PacWIMA appreciates #WIM leaders like Faranisese who work with the private sector to ensure #SDG5 in maritime. #OurDayYourDayD4WIM #IMO #SPC
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Ore Toua set the groundwork in reviving #WIM in the Pacific region with the relaunch of PacWIMA in April 2016 with @IMOHQ PacWIMA honours #WIM like @ore_toua who epitomises resilience & leadership in raising, advocating & supporting #SDG5 in the Pacific. #OurDayYourDayD4WIM
Our Day, Your Day, Day for #WomenInMaritime Resilience and Leadership amidst a global pandemic To ensure equal opportunities and representation of women in the maritime sector, public-private partnerships for sustainable development are a must. @IMOHQ @PacWima #D4WIM #GEMDiv
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Lusitania Lopes is an admitted Australian lawyer & a member of the International Bar Association. An active member of @AsiaWima, Lusitania uses her platform supporting #WIM networks in Timor-Leste & the region, working towards fulfilment of #SDG14 & #SDG5. #OurDayYourDayD4WIM
Our Day, Your Day, Day for #WomenInMaritime Resilience and Leadership amidst a global pandemic Globally, women represent only 2% of the 1.2 million seafarers who help ensure maritime shipping and transport is what it is today. @IMOHQ @PacWima #D4WIM #GEMDiv
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PacWIMA works with its members in raising the profile of #WIM in the region & educate peers on women's contribution in the maritime sector. We recognise & value the critical role of women leaders like Michelle, in advancing #SDG5 in the sector. #D4WIM #IMO #SPC
Our Day, Your Day, Day for #WomenInMaritime Resilience and Leadership amidst a global pandemic Education is vital in promoting the integration of women in the maritime sector. @IMOHQ @PacWima #D4WIM #GEMDiv
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Nneka Obianyor is committed to the development of the maritime sector including #SDG5 #WIM & holds a Masters in International Maritime Law from IMO IMLI, is a Member of @WISTAInt, & WIMOWCA, amongst her many accomplishments. We are inspired by women leaders like Nneka. #D4WIM
Our Day, Your Day, Day for #WomenInMaritime Resilience and Leadership amidst a global pandemic A diverse workforce helps ensure business decisions are effective as businesses run better when diversity exists. #D4WIM #GEMDiv
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Jacqueline is an inspiration to young women & girls and is an advocate for #SDG5 in the maritime sector. We salute all women working in the port area and ensuring sustainable and safe operations in these unprecedent times. #OurDayYourDayD4WIM #IMO #SPC #SDG5
Our Day, Your Day, Day for #WomenInMaritime Resilience and Leadership amidst a global pandemic It is critical women today excel in every single field of work especially the maritime sector. #D4WIM #GEMDiv #MyMaritimeMentor
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As the Marketing Manager for @mci_registry & the focal for #WIM in Cook Islands, Katrina Matheson works with her team in advocating #SDG5 for women in the maritime sector. We celebrate women like Katrina who forge ahead with strength and humility, come-what-may. #D4WIM #SDG5
Our Day, Your Day, Day for #WomenInMaritime Resilience and Leadership amidst a global pandemic The maritime community offers interesting employment options, such as port engineers, maritime lawyers, logistics, and stevedores, to name a few. #D4WIM #GEMDiv #MyMaritimeMentor
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The coordination & advocacy for #SDG5 #WomenInMaritime with @IMOHQ & @spc_cps has been seamless with the Pacific's own @LogavatuMavis PacWIMA pays homage to women maritime leaders who create a safe space for women to utilize their voices. #D4WIM #WomenSupportingWomen #18May
Our Day, Your Day, Day for #WomenInMaritime Resilience and Leadership amidst a global pandemic Women have a critical role to play in boosting our sector and there are many career opportunities for women. #D4WIM #GEMDiv #MyMaritimeMentor
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