18/05/2026
On this International Day for Women in Maritime, we celebrate the inspiring women who continue to navigate the seas with courage, resilience, and passion.
For E/C Lhe-Ann Clysdy V. Dela Rosa, life on board is a journey of growth, discovery, and determination. But it also means facing homesickness, exhaustion, uncertainty, and challenges that test both strength and self-belief. Yet beyond the hardships, she finds purpose in learning, in meeting inspiring people, and in embracing the wonders the sea brings.
“With fears and tears comes the courage to keep going.”
Supported by her family and senior officers, she continues her journey with resilience, kindness, authenticity, and excellence, inspiring other women in maritime to believe in themselves and never give up.
“Embarking on a whole new unfamiliar realm of seas has never been a smooth wave.”
Today, and every day, we celebrate and thank all “shefarers” making waves across our industry.