PERTUBUHAN WANITA SEKTOR MARITIM MALAYSIA WOMEN IN MARITIME ASSOCIATION MALAYSIA (MyWIMA)

Vision

Empowering Malaysian Women in Maritime 

To be the cornerstone of support for women in Malaysia’s maritime sector — enabling them to thrive as career professionals, uphold family values, and contribute meaningfully to a safe, inclusive, and sustainable maritime future.

Mission

Empower | Memperkasa
Promote leadership, skills development, and career advancement for women across all segments of the maritime industry — at sea and ashore.  Meningkatkan kepimpinan, pembangunan kemahiran dan kemajuan kerjaya wanita dalam semua segmen industri maritim — di laut dan darat.

Nurture | Memelihara
Advocate for inclusive policies that support women in balancing professional aspirations with family and community roles, in line with Malaysia’s cultural values.  Menyokong dasar inklusif yang membantu wanita mengimbangi kerjaya dan peranan mereka dalam keluarga dan masyarakat, selaras dengan nilai budaya Malaysia.

Connect | Menghubung
Strengthen regional and international partnerships with WIMA chapters across Asia and beyond, ensuring Malaysia’s voice is present in global maritime conversations.  Mengukuhkan kerjasama serantau dan antarabangsa dengan WIMA di seluruh Asia dan dunia, memastikan suara Malaysia didengari dalam wacana maritim global.

Uphold Sustainability | Memperkasakan Kemampanan
Support initiatives that enhance marine environmental stewardship, safe navigation, and the resilience of maritime communities.  Menyokong inisiatif pemeliharaan alam sekitar laut, keselamatan pelayaran dan daya tahan komuniti maritim.

Advocate | Memperjuang
Champion gender equity, representation, and inclusion in maritime policy and practice by collaborating with government, academia, and industry stakeholders.  Memperjuangkan kesaksamaan gender, representasi dan keterangkuman dalam dasar serta amalan maritim melalui kerjasama dengan kerajaan, akademia dan pihak industri.

Goals

Strengthen Leadership
Encourage women to pursue and hold leadership positions within maritime organisations, institutions, and regulatory bodies. Memperkukuh Kepimpinan  Menggalakkan wanita untuk memegang jawatan kepimpinan dalam organisasi, institusi dan badan kawal selia maritim.
Support Women’s Dual Roles 
Develop flexible, family-aware pathways for women to contribute to the maritime industry while honouring their roles in the home and community. Menyokong Peranan Berganda Wanita  Membangunkan laluan kerjaya yang fleksibel dan prihatin terhadap keluarga, bagi membolehkan wanita menyumbang dalam industri maritim tanpa mengabaikan tanggungjawab di rumah dan masyarakat
Foster Mentorship and Sisterhood
Build strong support networks through mentoring, coaching, and peer exchange among maritime women across generations. Memupuk Bimbingan dan Ikatan Wanita  Membina rangkaian sokongan melalui bimbingan, latihan dan perkongsian pengalaman antara wanita maritim merentas generasi.
Promote Lifelong Learning
Equip women and young girls with access to education, upskilling programmes, and opportunities to grow in a rapidly evolving maritime sector. Menggalakkan Pembelajaran Sepanjang Hayat  Membuka akses kepada pendidikan dan program peningkatan kemahiran untuk wanita dan remaja perempuan dalam menghadapi perubahan sektor maritim yang pesat.
Enhance Visibility and Recognition
Document, share, and celebrate the contributions of Malaysian women in maritime to inspire future leaders and influence policy change. Meningkatkan Keterlihatan dan Pengiktirafan  Mendokumentasikan dan meraikan sumbangan wanita maritim Malaysia sebagai inspirasi kepada pemimpin masa hadapan dan pemacu perubahan dasar.

Objectives

1.    To represent the interest of women in the maritime field in various national and international fora;
Mewakili kepentingan wanita dalam bidang maritim di pelbagai forum peringkat kebangsaan dan antarabangsa;

2.    To enhance education, training and career opportunities for women in the maritime sector;
Meningkatkan peluang pendidikan, latihan dan kerjaya bagi wanita dalam sektor maritim;

3.    To promote maritime safety, security and efficiency;
Mempromosikan keselamatan, sekuriti dan kecekapan dalam bidang maritim;

4.    To advance marine environment protection;
Memajukan perlindungan alam sekitar marin;

5.    To advocate for gender equity and women empowerment;
Memperjuangkan kesaksamaan gender dan pemerkasaan wanita;

6.    To encourage health, wellness and control of diseases of women in maritime sector;
Menggalakkan penjagaan kesihatan, kesejahteraan dan pencegahan penyakit dalam kalangan wanita sektor maritim;

7.    To eradicate trafficking of women and children;
Membanteras pemerdagangan wanita dan kanak-kanak;

8.    To carry out social, cultural and economic-related endeavours connected to the maritime sector.
Melaksanakan usaha sosial, budaya dan ekonomi yang berkaitan dengan sektor maritim.