Propel: Advancing People, Teams & Maritime Impact

 ABC drives industry action around crew wellbeing by elevating real‑world data, mariner experiences, and the urgent need for safer, healthier onboard environments. We amplify crew voices through storytelling, reporting, partnerships, research, and speaking engagements — ensuring mariners are heard at every level of the industry. ABC collaborates with vessel operators, associations, regulators, and insurance providers to influence wellbeing standards and culture change. We support crews by connecting them with trainers and resources that strengthen communication, conflict resolution, and psychological safety. Through cross‑sector collaboration, ABC is helping shape emerging solutions that improve life and work at sea. 

 ABC fuels maritime progress by strengthening workforce pathways and modernizing how the industry attracts, trains, and supports mariners. We showcase career possibilities, promote holistic training organizations, and work with school districts and colleges to expand maritime job training. ABC advances DEI and culture change by advocating for broader mariner recruitment and highlighting maritime careers as high‑paying, low‑barrier opportunities. Through coalition leadership — including the Marine Manufacturing Committee, ISWAN’s Changing Tack Committee, and Tall Ships America’s Women+ Roundtable — ABC helps organizations update curriculum, understand mariner needs, identify workforce gaps, and build solutions. Our long‑term goal: a stronger, more connected maritime workforce pipeline. 

ABC amplifies women’s voices, leadership, and lived experiences across maritime through storytelling, podcasting, social media, and advocacy. We increase visibility through speaking engagements, DEI nonprofit partnerships, Tall Ships America’s Women+ Roundtable, ISWAN Yacht Crew Help, and other mariner‑support platforms. ABC supports women navigating maritime‑specific challenges through coaching, referrals, community spaces, and consistent amplification of their stories. We collaborate with companies and associations through advising, policy conversations, program design, and training opportunities that improve conditions and expand leadership pathways. ABC advocates for cultural and structural change — safer workplaces, inclusive environments, better reporting systems, equitable treatment, and greater visibility for women at sea. 

ABC strengthens mission‑driven maritime organizations by helping them clarify purpose, align strategy, and deepen community impact. Drawing on extensive nonprofit leadership experience, we guide organizations with workforce and DEI‑aligned goals toward clearer mission execution. ABC increases stakeholder engagement by helping companies identify and support nonprofits that genuinely match their values. We design CSR pathways that connect maritime companies with mission‑aligned partners and programs that benefit mariners and maritime communities. As organizations gain clarity and alignment, they become more connected to meaningful impact — strengthening both internal culture and external mission.