Members
20
Founded
October 2023
The Future Maritime Leaders Network is an international group of students and young professionals invested in improving the maritime industry for the workforce of tomorrow. Consisting of representatives from 19 countries, the Future Maritime Leaders Network is the voice of the next generation of industry talent, focusing on increasing transparency, upgrading maritime education and training, and empowering seafarers.
The Future Maritime Leaders Network sprung from an annual essay competition held by the Global Maritime Forum from 2019 to 2023. Winners of the Future Maritime Leaders essay competition were invited to attend the Annual Summit and share their insights and vision with some of the sector’s most influential figures. The essay competition was replaced by the Future Maritime Leaders Network to expand the next generation’s influence and bring more diversified perspectives to the industry.
The Future Maritime Leaders Network currently consists of 20 members from 19 countries. All members are under the age of 35 and either currently enrolled in a maritime education programme or have recently started their careers.
The members of the Future Maritime Leaders Network identified three key needs to be addressed by today’s industry leaders. In a joint statement, they called for increased transparency and accountability backed by robust mechanisms like whistle-blower programmes, urged maritime companies to invest more in education and establish partnerships with academic institutions, and pressed for a commitment to empowering seafarers by ensuring safe working conditions, fair wages, and protection from abuse.