eLanka

Friday, 3 Oct 2025
  • Home
  • Read History
  • Articles
    • eLanka Journalists
  • Events
  • Useful links
    • Obituaries
    • Seeking to Contact
    • eLanka Newsletters
    • eLanka Testimonials
    • Sri Lanka Newspapers
    • Sri Lanka TV LIVE
    • Sri Lanka Radio
    • eLanka Recepies
  • Gallery
  • Contact
Newsletter
  • eLanka Weddings
  • Property
  • eLanka Shop
  • Business Directory
eLankaeLanka
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • Home
  • Read History
  • Articles
    • eLanka Journalists
  • Events
  • Useful links
    • Obituaries
    • Seeking to Contact
    • eLanka Newsletters
    • eLanka Testimonials
    • Sri Lanka Newspapers
    • Sri Lanka TV LIVE
    • Sri Lanka Radio
    • eLanka Recepies
  • Gallery
  • Contact
Follow US
© 2005 – 2025 eLanka Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Home » Blog » Articles » Centrum Marine Consultancy Launches ‘She Can Sail the Seas’ Initiative to Empower Female Seafarers in Sri Lanka
Articles

Centrum Marine Consultancy Launches ‘She Can Sail the Seas’ Initiative to Empower Female Seafarers in Sri Lanka

eLanka admin
Last updated: January 21, 2025 4:53 pm
By
eLanka admin
ByeLanka admin
Follow:
Share
4 Min Read
SHARE

Centrum Marine Consultancy Launches ‘She Can Sail the Seas’ Initiative to Empower Female Seafarers in Sri Lanka

Centrum Marine Consultancy-eLanka

21st January, 2025, Colombo — Centrum Marine Consultancy (Pvt) Ltd., a leader in maritime HR and a strong advocate for gender diversity, recently launched the ‘She Can Sail the Seas’ initiative, a transformative program aimed at creating new opportunities for women in Sri Lanka’s maritime industry. This innovative endeavor seeks to dismantle long-standing gender barriers in a traditionally male-dominated sector.

The launch event was graced by prominent figures, including His Excellency Dr. Felix Neumann, Ambassador of the German Embassy in Colombo; Colonel Amanda Jonston, Defense Advisor at the High Commission of Australia; and Lieutenant Commander Jessica De Mont, Naval Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Colombo. ‘She Can Sail the Seas’ initiative is co-sponsored by Peter Döhle Schiffahrts-KG, Hamburg, a global leader in shipping, with CINEC Maritime Campus serving as the technical partner.

The inaugural program, supported by an investment of USD 110,000, sponsors 15 female cadets, including seven deck cadets and eight engineering cadets. These young women are set to embark on careers at sea, making history as Sri Lanka’s first batch of female navigation cadets to set sail together in January 2025. Engineering cadets will follow suit, beginning their training in April 2025.

More Read

Nikhil Chaudhary
Former Indian state cricketer, Nikhil Chaudhary is turning head in Australian domestic cricket for Tasmania in Season 2025-26
Eng (Dr.) Ray Wijewardena Memorial Oration 2025 – by Lalith Seneviratne
7 Most Colorful Birds in the World and Where They Live – By Malsha – eLanka

The program has earned widespread support from esteemed organizations, including the U.S. Embassy in Colombo, the High Commission of Australia, the German Embassy, the Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents, and WISTA Sri Lanka. Their collective endorsement highlights the importance of fostering gender equality and empowering women in the maritime industry.

Kalinga De Silva, Managing Director of Centrum Marine Consultancy, stated, “This is a pivotal moment for the maritime industry in Sri Lanka. We are proud to lead the way in empowering women to pursue careers at sea. Our mission is to create a lasting impact, paving the way for future generations of female seafarers and demonstrating that the seas are open to all who dare to sail them.”

Centrum Marine Consultancy’s vision extends beyond this inaugural group. With plans to sponsor up to 150 female cadets in the coming years, the company aims to challenge societal norms and inspire families to support their daughters in pursuing maritime careers.

The initiative’s significance goes beyond numbers, symbolizing a critical step toward inclusivity and diversity within the maritime sector. It serves as a beacon of hope, encouraging young women to consider careers at sea while reshaping societal perceptions about women’s roles in this field.

-End-

Photo Captions

Image 1 


From Left – His Excellency Dr. Felix Neumann, Ambassador, German Embassy, Colombo; Kalinga De Silva, Managing Director, Centrum Marine Consultancy (Pvt) Ltd & Chairman, Dhole Marine Lanka (Pvt) Ltd; Colonel Amanda Jonston, Defense Advisor, High Commission of Australia; Lieutenant Commander Jessica De Month, Naval Attaché, U.S. Embassy, Colombo; and Capt. Peshala Medagama, Vice President – Maritime, International Cooperation & Foreign Projects, CINEC Maritime Campus.

Centrum Marine Consultancy-eLanka 02

 Image 2

The inaugural batch of female cadets with the Centrum Marine Consultancy team at the launch of the ‘She Can Sail the Seas’.


Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox!

TAGGED:AmbassadorCentrum Marine ConsultancyCentrum Marine Consultancy (Pvt) LtdCINEC Maritime CampusColombo; Kalinga De SilvaDr. Felix NeumannGerman EmbassyManaging Director
Share This Article
Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Sea Cucumber Sea Cucumber: Scientific Overview – By Bhanuka – eLanka
Next Article The Papare Band and former Sri Lankan women captain Shashikala set to Ignite Women's Ashes Test at the MCG The Papare Band and former Sri Lankan women captain Shashikala set to Ignite Women’s Ashes Test at the MCG
FacebookLike
YoutubeSubscribe
LinkedInFollow
Most Read
10 Pictures With Fascinating Stories Behind Them!

“A PICTURE SPEAKS A 1000 WORDS” – By Des Kelly

Look past your thoughts so you may drink the pure nectar of this moment

A Life Hack for when we’re Burnt Out & Broken Down – By Uma Panch

Narration of the History of our Proud Ancestral (Orang Jawa) Heritage. by Noor R. Rahim

eLanka Weddings

eLanka Marriage Proposals

Noel News

Noel News

Noel News

Noel News- By Noel Whittaker

EILEEN MARY SIBELLE DE SILVA (nee DISSANAYAKE) – 29 September 1922 – 6 April 2018 – A Woman of Value an Appreciation written by Mohini Gunasekera

K.K.S. Cement Factory

Dr.Harold Gunatillake’s 90th Birthday party

Sri Lanka's women's cricket squad in Melbourne

Cricket: Sri Lanka’s women’s squad in Melbourne

- Advertisement -
Ad image
Related News
Articles

LCC MEDIA RELEASE – Liverpool’s Starry Sari Night – where cultures shine together

Articles

LCC MEDIA RELEASE: Dear Belly: you need an appetite for the arts at Liverpool

Potential Reactions of Benjamin Netanyahu to the Establishment of a Palestinian State
Articles Dr Harold Gunatillake

Potential Reactions of Benjamin Netanyahu to the Establishment of a Palestinian State – Dr Harold Gunatillake

Kaleidoscope 282 , Child Protection, Maja’s Story, Record Tea, Market Update, High Bridge & more Shorter
Articles Savithri Rodrigo

Kaleidoscope 282 on Child Protection, Maja’s Story, Record Tea, Market Update, High Bridge & more

Sri Lankan Association NSW Launches Strategic Renewal to Empower Community
Articles

Sri Lankan Association NSW Launches Strategic Renewal to Empower Community – By Don Ravi Iddamalgoda

  • Quick Links:
  • Articles
  • DESMOND KELLY
  • Dr Harold Gunatillake
  • English Videos
  • Sri Lanka
  • Sinhala Videos
  • eLanka Newsletters
  • Obituaries
  • Tamil Videos
  • Dr. Harold Gunatillake
  • Sunil Thenabadu
  • Sinhala Movies
  • Trevine Rodrigo
  • Michael Roberts
  • Photos

eLanka

Your Trusted Source for News & Community Stories: Stay connected with reliable updates, inspiring features, and breaking news. From politics and technology to culture, lifestyle, and events, eLanka brings you stories that matter — keeping you informed, engaged, and connected 24/7.
Kerrie road, Oatlands , NSW 2117 , Australia.
Email : info@eLanka.com.au / rasangivjes@gmail.com.
WhatsApp : +61402905275 / +94775882546

(c) 2005 – 2025 eLanka Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved.