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Sonali Banerjee: The glass ceiling was there to be broken

Principal Surveyor at Indian Register of Shipping
Location: Powai, Mumbai

Equity & Transparency

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Felicity Landon, Journalist

Felicity Landon is a freelance maritime journalist, writer and editor specialising in ports, shipping, logistics, digitalisation, automation, decarbonisation, insurance, ship registries and seafarers’ interests. She writes for the Journal of Commerce, Port Strategy, Marine Professional, Shipping Network, The Sea and Ship Management International. Seahorse Journalist of the Year 2023, Felicity has also won the Seahorse Maritime Journalist of the Year and Supply Chain Journalist of the Year awards.

Introduction

This online exhibition recounts the career of Sonali Banerjee. SHE SEES celebrates women’s contributions to the maritime industry through capturing the stories of contemporary female professionals globally. Through captivating interviews and stunning photographs, we delve into their stories, bridging the maritime past, present, and the future.

The glass ceiling was there to be broken

Sonali Banerjee shattered barriers as India’s first female marine engineer, rising to Chief Engineer before becoming a leading surveyor. Her pioneering career champions safety, skills and sustainability at sea. Today, as a Principal Surveyor, she trains others in alternative fuels and proudly represents India on the global maritime stage.









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A Letter to My Younger Self

Sonali Banerjee broke new ground as India’s first female marine engineer, rising to Chief Engineer before forging a second career as a leading maritime surveyor. In 'A Letter to Her Younger Self', Sonali reflects on her childhood, career journey, and the advice she would give the next generation.

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