Rewriting Women: International

Rewriting Women into Maritime History is looking to expand their impact internationally, by telling the stories of women working in the maritime sector in another nine countries around the world. These stories will be captured over the next three years, starting in 2025 with Greece, the Netherlands and India.

The contemporary component of SHE_SEES is led by portrait photographer Emilie Sandy who is encouraging more women to get involved and share their own stories via the participatory photography element, SHE_ SEES HER VOICE. This will enable a broader range of women in the sector to connect and be represented, working with a photographer to empower them to share their own stories, and to shape and control their own narrative.

We are delighted by the momentum that the Rewriting Women into Maritime History initiative and SHE_SEES have gathered to date – bringing to light forgotten stories from the past, showcasing the female maritime leaders of the present, and inspiring the next generation to consider a career in the sector.

As we launch the new, international phase of the programme, we are excited to build on and amplify this success, recognising women’s achievements in maritime on a global scale. We hope that women working in the sector around the world will take this opportunity to come forwards and tell their stories.

Louise Sanger, Head of Research, Interpretation and Engagement

In October 2025, the Foundation visited Mumbai for India Maritime Week. During our time in Mumbai, we captured the stories and photographs of over 30 women working in the maritime industry today. 

Our findings from the visit will be published in the coming months.