In a traditionally male-dominated industry, promoting gender balance and equality should be a priority for any shipping company. Furetank's deliberate efforts have paid off in recent years, as the number of women in their ranks has tripled. But sexual harassment and differential treatment persist within the maritime sector, as one of Furetank's female crew members attests.
Spectacularly moored on the Thames in downtown London, Fure Vinga opened up to 500 invited visitors as the first intermediate tanker in the world which will reach UN 2050 climate targets for shipping. 170 IMO delegates, meeting in London to advance global restrictions of greenhouse gas emissions, came onboard to see how the Swedish shipping company Furetank has turned their targets into practice.
Spektakulärt förtöjd på Themsen i centrala London öppnades Fure Vinga upp för 500 inbjudna besökare, som kom för att se det första tankfartyget i sin klass som når FN:s klimatmål för sjöfarten. 170 IMO-delegater är i London för att skärpa de globala restriktionerna av växthusgasutsläpp. De fick uppleva hur svenska rederiet Furetank har omsatt deras mål i praktiken.
