Eva Lianne Veldkamp and Patti Tutalo discuss how operational maritime safety and security onboard ships can be improved by supporting diversity, equality, equity and inclusiveness. These maritime women are part of the COPE° working group for Psychological Safety, bullying and Sexual Assault and Harassment in the Maritime Sector. Part of the work of this group is to amend IMO model course 1.21 on Personal Safety and Social Responsibility, focusing on psychological safety training and awareness. For more information about COPE°'s working group on Psychological Safety and Sexual Assault and Harassment in the Maritime Sector, follow the link below: https://thecope.org/cope-working-group-on-psychological-safety-and-sexual-assault-and-harassment-in-the-maritime-sector/