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All-woman crew vessel
Why is it in news?
- For the first time in maritime history, a ship is being sailed by only women officers.
Details:
- Union Minister flagged off an all-woman crew onboard Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) vessel m.t. Swarna Krishna.
- The event acknowledge the efforts of women in breaking down the stereotypes in the erstwhile male-dominated maritime sector.
- This commemorates Shipping Corporation of India's (SCI) ongoing diamond jubilee celebrations.
- It also to commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2021.
Source: The Hindu.