This year the marine industry is coming together like never before. The Soundings Trade Only Media Group, Metstrade, British Marine, and Marine Industry News are proud to present the 2nd annual Global Women’s Walk 2026—a movement to honor, support, and elevate the powerhouse women shaping the marine industry.
Recap of the 2025 Global Women’s Walk
Make an Impact Beyond the Walk – Help us support an entire school!
When you or the team you are leading register, you have the opportunity to donate to Room to Read, a global nonprofit dedicated to learning, literacy and gender equality. This year we have an audacious fundraising goal of $25,000, enough to support an entire school! Together, we can create lasting change. Note that companies are welcome to donate as well, ask if your company with match your team’s donations! Room to Read is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Share Your Walk, Inspire Others
Share your walk and inspire others! Post your photos and videos using #GlobalWomensWalk2026. Your moments will be gathered and showcased in articles in Soundings Trade Only and Marine Industry News, and on the jumbo screen at the Women in the Marine Industry International Event at Metstrade on November 18, 2026.
How to Get Involved
✅ Register starting April 1st
✅ Donate to Room to Read – Help us support an entire school!
✅ Walk 5Km anytime, anywhere from May 11–18, 2026 to celebrate the women working in the marine industry.
✅ Share your walk – Tag your posts with #GlobalWomensWalk2026 and inspire the world!
Who’s In?
This is more than a walk—it’s a global movement uniting the marine industry to celebrate, support, and uplift women.
CELEBRATE WOMEN WORKING IN THE MARINE INDUSTRY
SUPPORT GIRL’S EDUCATION ACROSS THE GLOBE!
