Welcome to the REDO Family
Navigating Social Sustainability at Sea!
Why REDO? Because we are eachother's working environment!
In 2017, over a thousand women seafarers rallied under the #metoo and #Anchorsaweigh movement, igniting a wave of change across the Swedish shipping industry. This sparked the creation of Fair Winds, a network committed to transforming the work environment on board ships by addressing discrimination and victimization. Our core mission? To prevent unwelcome conduct and foster a safe, inclusive culture.
This vision led to the REDO research projects, starting with phase one in 2020-2021, which explored the driving forces and obstacles women face in the industry. The results paved the way for REDO 2.0, REDO Academy, and other REDO initiatives, emphasizing that safety, inclusion, and motivation are key to attracting and retaining future talent on board.
A safe crew makes for a safe ship! Based on the three cornerstones of Safety, Inclusion and Motivation, the REDO projects are developing methods and tools to find new ways of learning and understanding - all to contribute to shipping becoming a workplace with a safe and good social working environment.
REDO Academy
Building a Stronger Social Work Environment at Sea!
Ahoy! Education is for everyone! REDO Academy transforms insights from previous projects into a comprehensive course catalog of methods and tools, expanding its impact to more Swedish shipping companies. By fostering social safety and long-term skills development, it supports a sustainable and inclusive maritime industry.
REDO Academy provides specialized training and practical tools to strengthen social work environments onboard. Designed to complement existing resources, our courses focus on preventive measures that support shipping companies in fostering a safe and inclusive workplace culture.
By equipping employees with essential knowledge, REDO Academy helps create sustainable and attractive workplaces—free from unwanted behavior. Our expert-led training covers norms, early signs of mental health issues, violence prevention, and discrimination, while also offering structured methods for leaders to drive long-term cultural change.
REDO Academy in numbers!
14
Organisations have joined!
10
Courses to offer!
2598
Hours of Participation completed!
644
Participants with new insights!
Explore all our REDO projects!
Completed
This is REDO 1.0! A project to Identify and Analyze Barriers to Recruiting Women in the Maritime Industry!
The first REDO initative was a joint project between the Swedish Maritime Administration and the research institute RISE, initiated under the maritime industry's Fair Wind´s collaboration. The project addressed critical challenges in social sustainability, with the industry uniting to tackle issues and embrace transformation, specifically focusing on obstacles facing women onboard. Achieving diversity and inclusion required innovative methods, capacity-building initiatives, and effective tools. Standing for Recruitment, Equality, and Diversity Opportunities, REDO demonstrated that fostering safety, inclusion, and motivation is essential for ensuring a healthy social work environment for all in the maritime sector. Explore the project's conclusions and impactful results in the presentation below!
REDO ESF
Completed
REDO ESF - Social Sustainability at sea!
In 2022, REDO - Social Sustainability at Sea embarked on a pre-study funded by the European Social Fund, building on the momentum of previous REDO projects. The initiative focused on fostering international knowledge exchange. Highlights included a digital conference featuring participants from organizations such as IMO and World Maritime University and the launch of the podcast "Tied Together" (available on Spotify), offering deep dives into social sustainability topics. Explore the final report here and join the journey towards a socially sustainable maritime future.
REDO 2.0
Completed
REDO 2.0 - Navigating Social Sustainability!
Shipping must be an attractive career choice to secure future talent. If we say the industry is for everyone, it must also feel that way—this requires active efforts for an inclusive workplace culture.
REDO 2.0 has developed practical tools and methods to support shipping companies, officers, and employees in building a socially sustainable work environment.
By focusing on safety, inclusion, and motivation, we aim to create a maritime industry where everyone feels safe and valued, regardless of gender or background. Sustainable change demands both structural improvements and stronger relationships onboard. That’s why workplace culture must be an integral part of the overall work environment strategy, driven by leaders and employees alike.
Key deliverables included:
- Leadership training at Chalmers, now based on psychological safety
- Safe Rooms for Conversations & the Wheel of Inclusion, two workshop series for onboard workplace meetings
- Challenge Archipelago, exploring gamification for learning
- Mentoring programs for female maritime students and operational staff networks at the Swedish Maritime Administration
- Parental support initiatives, tackling myths and offering recommendations
With these initiatives, REDO2 paves the way for a stronger, safer, and more inclusive future in shipping.
Ongoing
Welcome to REDO Academy!
This groundbreaking implementation project transforms insights and outcomes from previous REDO initiatives and collaborations into a dynamic course catalog filled with methods, tools, and skill-building modules. Financed by the European Social Fund, through the Swedish ESF Council, REDO Academy is taking it further—expanding our reach to more shipping companies within Swedish maritime. Together, we’re driving a powerful movement for an inclusive and sustainable social work environment on board. By focusing on long-term skills development and fostering social safety, REDO Academy supports organizational efforts to build a thriving, attractive, and sustainable future for the maritime industry. Let’s set sail for change!
REDO Lookout
Ongoing
REDO LOOKOUT
REDO Lookout: A Nordic Collaboration for Gender Equality in Maritime
Running from 2025 to 2026, REDO Lookout aims to advance equality and inclusion in the maritime industry. Supported by the Nordic Council of Ministers' NIKK initiative, the project hosts two major conferences, starting with the "Advancing the Blue Economy through Gender Equality" event in collaboration with the World Maritime University (WMU) in May 2025. Workshops and podcasts featuring Nordic voices drive impactful discussions and knowledge sharing. These efforts not only strengthen collaboration but also set the stage for future initiatives like REDO 3 and plans to expand into the Baltic region and Ukraine.
Upcoming news! REDO Lookout is co-hosting a conference together with World Maritime University on 19-21 May 2025. Check out the website here! https://conferences.wmu.se/wmugenderequality/
REDO 3
Pending Application
REDO 2.0 Report Release!
REDO 2 was a major initiative to improve the social work environment at sea, exploring tools like psychological safety in leadership, the "Safe Spaces" dialogue method, and the Wheel of inclusion! workshop series. Key findings emphasized the need for organizational change tools and broader accessibility. Find more information on all deliverables below :)
Inclusive Leadership training course
Master the art of inclusive leadership with this transformative and insightful course!
Inclusive Leadership Training – A Key Deliverable for Advancing Maritime Leadership
This training is designed primarily for professional ship officers within the Swedish maritime sector but is equally suitable for participants in other leadership roles. The course aims to enhance both knowledge and awareness of what inclusive leadership entails.
The curriculum highlights the importance of psychological safety and inclusion for everyone on board, while addressing strategies to counteract cultures of silence and unwelcome behaviors. Starting with self-reflection on personal leadership styles, the course progresses to explore various group development models, fostering an understanding of diverse perspectives and behaviors.
Communication is a cornerstone of effective leadership, particularly when navigating challenging conversations. Participants are equipped with practical tools to manage such situations effectively. The pedagogical approach is centered on dialogue, incorporating reflective exercises, scenarios, and role-playing to create a collaborative learning environment.
Participants will gain insights and tools to further develop safe and inclusive leadership practices. At the organizational level, shipping companies will strengthen their capacity to provide seafarers with a supportive and growth-oriented work environment. The training is conducted in-person in Gothenburg, comprising 36 hours divided into three sessions.
Instructor: Fredrik Forsman, Chalmers University of Technology
Safe Spaces - Course and Lecture
Powerful learning for the maritime sector – Driving awareness and change in a male dominated field.
Course and Lecture for Building Inclusive Work Environments in the Maritime Industry
The course provides knowledge and training in leading workplace discussion exercises based on a structured methodology manual. Developed in collaboration with shipping companies and onboard personnel, the "Safe Spaces" method is specifically adapted for the maritime work environment. This method is intended for use in meetings and as a preventive initiative for improving the social work environment onboard ships.
The Facilitator Training is designed for anyone onboard in a leadership position or those supporting employees (e.g., HR, instructors, safety representatives). Organizations can also appoint other trained facilitators to support leaders in implementing preventive actions. The course’s aim is to increase awareness of the social work environment, focusing on how we are all responsible for creating a healthy and inclusive workspace. Through dialogue, participants identify attitudes and behaviors that foster inclusivity, and build a positive and conscious culture.
The course provides participants with the skills to lead exercises, with the methodology manual included. As a participant, you will gain foundational competence in how biases, norms, jargon, and unwelcome behaviors affect individuals and groups, and how everyone can contribute to a safe workplace by being active bystanders. The manual offers a proven structure for exercises and personal reflection.
Upon completion of the course, participants will be invited to join a network for support and experience-sharing with other facilitators and project mentors.
The lecture is aimed at all maritime professionals and can be conducted for either an onboard crew or an executive leadership team. It provides a shared platform for ongoing discussions and preventive activities related to organizational and social work environment practices.
Svante Tidholm and Marco Vega from the organization MÄN offer a lecture that expands the definition of violence, challenges traditional ideas about femininity and masculinity, and emphasizes the importance of being an active bystander. This lecture is available for those in leadership positions within maritime industries, as well as HR professionals, safety representatives, and union representatives.
Those who attend the lecture will have the opportunity to train as facilitators for "Safe Spaces." The lecture has been very well-received within the Redo2 project and Redo Academy, offering a lighthearted approach to addressing difficult issues. Svante and Marco skillfully mix humor with seriousness, inspiring reflection and encouraging deeper thought. Participants gain increased knowledge about the factors that lead to harassment and misconduct in the workplace, as well as how to prevent such behaviors.
The lecture is a valuable resource for shipping companies and other organizations to proactively and systematically work with organizational and social work environment (OSA) issues in accordance with AFS 2015:4 regulations.
Wheel of Inclusion Workshop Material
Wheel of inclusion – A structured approach to preventing unwanted behaviors in the workplace.
The Wheel of inclusion Workshop Series – A Structured Approach to Preventing Unwanted Behaviors in the Workplace
Just as we practice fire safety, we can also train to prevent situations that, through social interactions, may lead to unwanted behaviors. This training involves practicing reactions, reflecting, and discussing challenges faced in our everyday work environment.
The Wheel of inclusion is a workshop series consisting of 12 blocks, providing both structure and content for systematically addressing social work environments. Each block focuses on a specific theme, combining recorded lectures and practical exercises.
The series is based on anti-discrimination and harassment legislation, covering topics such as workplace behavior, jargon, norms, silence culture, power tactics and counter-strategies, as well as how employees can act in these situations. Participants work through dilemmas and scenarios to guide discussions.
With the Wheel of inclusion, shipping companies receive a comprehensive toolkit of exercises and methods for preventive social work environment initiatives. The exercises are easy to follow, complete with scripts and clear instructions. The material was developed as part of the Redo2 project.
Redo Academy offers an introduction to the Wheel of inclusion, providing insights into change processes for gender equality, diversity, and inclusion, tailored to how each organization works and how the project can contribute. Content and scope are customized in collaboration with representatives from each shipping company or organization.
Mentorship Program for Women in Shipping
The Mentorship Program, supporting women's growth, development and long-term success in the field.
WISTA Sweden Mentorship Program – A tool for Women in the Shipping Industry
To increase the representation of women in the shipping industry, it is essential that those who pursue careers in this field thrive, develop, and want to stay. To support and empower women, WISTA Sweden is now running a mentorship program developed as part of the Redo2 project.
The program aims to inspire and support participants both professionally and personally through open and honest discussions about opportunities and challenges. The goal of the mentorship is not only to attract more women to the industry but, more importantly, to help them stay. We seek to prevent women from leaving their studies or careers due to poor treatment, harassment, or similar workplace challenges. It’s about strengthening individuals and building a broad network of contacts.
The mentorship program focuses on leadership, supports self-reflection, and provides an opportunity to grow within the profession. The program lasts for one year, beginning with an informational day where all mentees and mentors come together to establish a shared foundation for mentorship, leadership, communication, and feedback.
Throughout the program, mentees and mentors meet six times, for about two hours each session. Discussion themes, such as teamwork and leadership, motivation and vision, work-life balance, and culture, are provided as support for these conversations.
In the first round, 11 pairs participated, and in March 2024, the second round began with 9 pairs. The mentorship program is offered to final-year students in maritime officer programs and International Logistics. Mentors are recruited from within WISTA Sweden.
Policy Lab - Life puzzle solutions
A collaborative forum to explore policy-driven solutions for modern parenthood.
The Shipping Industry's Path to Attracting Future Talent: A Modern Work Culture
The maritime industry, the backbone of Sweden's transport system, has faced significant challenges in attracting and retaining future talent. Through the fifth work package, led by RISE, a series of workshops called "policy labs" have successfully mapped out barriers and opportunities, with the goal of creating a more attractive, modern work culture that supports a balance between parenthood and work.
By utilizing workshops and design methodology, the project collaborated with key stakeholders from authorities, academic institutions, trade unions, and shipping companies to carry out four policy labs. The aim was to explore, experiment, and develop solutions and changes that make it easier for parents to thrive within today’s maritime industry. The focus was on Swedish-flagged vessels, where Swedish law applies, and parents eligible for parental leave under the Swedish Parental Leave Act.
The project has shown that shipping companies aiming to be attractive employers have significant potential to create inclusive workplaces with supportive structures, securing future talent retention. Given the current laws and regulations, relatively little sea time is required to maintain qualifications. The project has highlighted the importance of cultivating a workplace culture that encourages equal parenting, with structured agreements and pool systems for parental leave, reducing colleague friction and fostering empathy. Additionally, the importance of active norm-setting, where role models inspire and normalize active parenting, alongside support and certification renewal for those returning to the industry, were identified as critical success factors.
The policy lab’s conclusions aim to improve conditions for combining parenthood with life at sea, thereby reducing the number of professionals leaving the industry.
Listen to our podcasts!
Introducing Tied Together—a podcast exploring Social Sustainability at Sea! Brought to you by our REDO ESF project, each episode features experts and industry leaders united by their passion for diversity, inclusion, and safety onboard. Tune in to hear their insights and stories!
Welcome to the podcast, brought to you by REDO 2.0 where we think freely, embrace being wrong, and are always ready to rethink! What is psychological safety, and why does it matter? Does it make us collectively smarter or dumber? Join us as we dive into deep waters to explore these questions.
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