b'MEMBER NEWSAMHSJoins Women OffshoreA laskaMarineHighwaySys-tem(AMHS)hasjoined forces with Women Offshore, a leading nonprofit organization ded-icatedtopromotinggenderdiversity and inclusion in the maritime industry.Senior AMHS Port Captain Umeko Seaver.Thisstrategiccollaborationsignifies AMHSs commitment to continuous improvement and fostering a more in- provided by Women Offshore will notimpact of partnerships, collaboration, clusive workplace environment. onlybenefitourworkforcebutwillandchallengesthroughdiscussions also contribute to our ongoing effortsand panel sessions on maritime work-Womenmakeup24percentoftheto improve processes and enhance theforcedevelopment,housingneeds AMHS vessel staff, significantly high- resilience of the Alaska Marine High- and capital projects. Announcing the er than the 7.3 percent of credentialway System. WomenOffshorepartnershipatthe mariners in United States, and only 1.2eventdemonstratedAMHSscom-percent of the vessel workforce world- The 2024 Alaska Sea Summit, hostedmitment to cultivate a culture of con-wide.WomenOffshoreisrenownedbyAMHSandAlaskaDepartmenttinuousimprovementtoattractand for its dedication to supporting diver- of Transportation & Public Facilitiesretain unique talent and perspectives sityinmaritimecareersthroughad- earlierthismonth,showcasedtheof Alaskas maritime workforce.vocacy,mentorship,andnetworking opportunities.Byaligningwiththis organization, AMHS aims to tap into a wealth of knowledge and expertise togrowandempoweritsworkforce anddrivecontinuedpositivechange within the organization.Recognizing the importance of diverse perspectives and experiences, AMHS leadership saw the potential benefits thispartnershipcouldbringtothe PHOTO: ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY SYSTEMworkforceandtheoverallimprove-ment of processes and operations. We are excited to join forces with Women Offshoreandworktowardsgreater inclusivity within the maritime indus-try,saidCraigTornga,Directorof AMHS. The insights and resources 45 APRIL 2024'