With the development of modern navigation technology and the application of automation systems, sailors' ship labor load is relatively reduced, and women can perform tasks that were once regarded as strong physical labor, making it possible for women to move to front-line ocean-going positions. On May 29, 2022, the first batch of female crew members of SC Shipping (Shanghai) boarded the ship "SC HAIKOU" and officially started to work on the ship as trainee of third officer. The two female crew members, Huang Yanan and Zhao Xingxin, are graduates of navigation technology major in 2022. They are also the first batch of female crew members recruited by SC Shipping who have passed the qualification certificate of third officer. They are about to open a new chapter of life, sailing youth, sailing dreams, to deep blue.
Women have always been more than men. From the "Guanghua" ship, which opened the new ocean transportation business of China, to the "Liaoyang" ship, the polar research ship "Snow Dragon", the footprints of female pilots and engineers are everywhere. SC Shipping in order to protect the girls' daily life, maintain the ship discipline, has made sufficient preparation:On work aspect, 2 female crew members are in the same class with rest, study together, care for each other; In terms of life, female crew members' rooms are arranged with more living space.
The captain also supported the company's decision to dispatch them. Before the girls on boarded, he organized training for the whole ship's crew several times and stressed the discipline of work and life.
The girls live up to expectations and not only actively learn business knowledge, but also bring a pleasant atmosphere, more energy and diverse working environment to ship SC HAIKOU. The company pays attention to the training of the third officer, and has carried out detailed communication and arrangement on the living facilities and working conditions on the ship, so as to ensure that they can study and live in the best environment. Big thumbs up to them for their hard work and getting used to working on board in just a few voyages!" Captain Fan Feng added.
SC Shipping will continue to recruit female crew members, in response to the IMO's call that "women and men should receive equal training and acquire the ability to adapt to the shipping industry", attract more women to join the shipping industry, and continue to take steps in the direction of training and development of female crew members.
Sailing is a passion, a career, and also the mission of The Times for a powerful nation. I hope that the two post-00s female crew members will have dreams lingering in this beloved sea, and they will set sail and sail with struggle.
