LJMU signs Diversity in Maritime Pledge

LJMU has set out its commitment to promoting inclusivity in the maritime industry.

The university has adopted the Diversity in Maritime Pledge to ensure that every person in the sector feels valued, respected and empowered.

LJMU – one of the world’s leading maritime universities and which recently established the LJMU Global Centre for Maritime Innovation – joins a number of other key maritime organisations in signing the pledge.

Over the coming twelve months, the university will work closely with Maritime UK to become a Diversity in Maritime Charter organisation.

The pledge reflects our own values as a university which fosters an environment in which everybody is respected and supported to be able to reach their full potential. 

Dr Robyn Pyne, LJMU’s Programme Leader for Logistics and Maritime Management

Dr Robyn Pyne, LJMU’s Programme Leader for Logistics and Maritime Management, said: “We are delighted to adopt the Diversity in Maritime Pledge to restate our commitment to ensuring that every person can thrive in this vital industry.

“The pledge reflects our own values as a university which fosters an environment in which everybody is respected and supported to be able to reach their full potential. We look forward to working with Maritime UK and our partners on this significant agenda.”

Scarlett Black, Director of Operations at Maritime UK, said: "We are delighted that LJMU has signed up to the Diversity in Maritime Pledge. We are committed to building a maritime sector that actively supports and celebrates diversity and inclusion at all levels and welcome LJMU recognising this commitment. 

“We look forward to working with LJMU over the next year to help them achieve Charter Status and are excited to go on the journey with them." 

Pictured: LJMU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mark Power, and Chris Shirling-Rooke MBE, Chief Executive of Maritime UK, sign the Diversity in Maritime Pledge, watched by colleagues from the two organisations.