From Recognition to Real-World Action: Shipping Leaders Share Strategies for a Changing World Athens, Greece – 5 November 2026 The ESG Shipping Awards International – THE CONFERENCE 2026 brought together…
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WISTA International elects new president and champions cross-border collaboration at conference in Kuala Lumpur
WISTA International has elected Céline Mortier as its new President. The former WISTA Belgium President and CEO of maritime provider Bogerd Martin was formally appointed to the new role as…
WISTA International Welcomes Newly Elected Board Following AGM and Conference in Malaysia
by Georgia Demetriou WISTA Cyprus Secretary-General and Legal Director at OSM THOME Following the WISTA International AGM and Conference in Malaysia, we reflect on a few days filled with meaningful…
Maritime SheEO and The Seafarers’ Charity launch industry-first survey of women maritime pilots
Announced at the 2026 Maritime SheEO conference, the survey will build a much-needed evidence base to guide practical recommendations for the industry, regulators and support services. Mumbai, 27 October 2026:Maritime…
Third Women in Transport Equity Index survey opens to employers across the industry
(19 October 2026) – Rail, bus, maritime, road and logistics employers urged to contribute before the November deadline. Women in Transport has opened its third Equity Index survey and is…
Limassol, Cyprus – 7 October 2026 As part of its activities for World Maritime Day 2026, WISTA Cyprus brought its members and their families together for “Here Only Monachus”, a…
The strength, dynamism and diversity of Asia’s buoyant maritime community will be evident at the 2026 WISTA AGM and Conference gathering in Kuala Lumpur later this month, as industry leaders,…
London, UK, 28 September WISTA International has created a new Associate Membership category, broadening opportunities for organisations to join and support the WISTA community. Devised for companies, institutions and organisations that champion…
AllAboutShipping’s 2025 No. 1 Woman in Shipping Named Among Singapore’s 30 Maritime Changemakers
5 August 2026 AllAboutShipping is delighted to congratulate Dr. Akanksha Batura Pai on being recognised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) as one of 30 Changemakers who…
By Maria Mavroudi* On 29 July 2026, the Joint War Committee (JWC) published the latest edition of the Joint War Listed Areas (JWLA-034), replacing JWLA-033 and triggering the customary 72-hour…
WISTA UK welcomes Maritime Minister and Deputy Speaker to Summer Drinks Reception at the IMO
WISTA UK welcomes Maritime Minister and Deputy Speaker to Summer Drinks Reception at the IMO WISTA UK hosted its Summer Drinks Reception at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London,…
by Stas Margaronis WISTA Hellas* is a non-profit association, established in Greece in 1993, for women at the management level in the maritime, trade, and logistics sectors, and promotes “diversity…
WISTA Cyprus successfully hosted its Annual Event, bringing together members of the maritime community for an evening dedicated to networking, collaboration, and industry engagement. Held in an elegant setting, the…
Registration opens for Women in the Marine Industry International Panel and Networking Breakfast at Metstrade 2026
Celebrating five years of championing leadership, connection and collaboration with a focus on building tomorrow’s marine leaders Wednesday 18 November 2026 | Metstrade 2026, RAI, Amsterdam | Metstrade Stage |…
Women in Marine returns to Southampton International Boat Show 2026 with inspiring panel of industry professionals
Women in Marine returns to Southampton International Boat Show 2026 with a diverse panel of young female professionals showcasing the breadth of careers across the marine industry ‘Real Women. Real…
The University of London officially presents its programs in Greece via Athens International College and IMS College
The two colleges constitute the Recognised Teaching Centers of the University of Londonin Greece, after a rigorous evaluation process Athens, June 8, 2026 — Athens International College and IMS College…
Inward/outward vessel movements suspended06 Jul 2026, Paradip, IndiaHeavy swell and rough sea conditions. • Inward/outward vessel movements suspended. • Cargo operations for vessels alongside berths continue as normal.READ MORE Scheduled…
New 2026–2029 Propeller Club Piraeus board, featuring Danae Bezantakou as its first female President.
On Wednesday, July 1st, 2026, the first meeting of the new Board of Governors of the Propeller Club, Port of Piraeus took place, during which the Board was formally constituted…
WISTA Hellas Seminar Explores Whether Shipping Should Speak More Openly to Society During Posidonia Week, WISTA Hellas hosted a thought-provoking seminar examiningwhether the shipping industry should adopt a more extroverted…
Interview with Emma Collier of Further Ventures on Her Propeller Club 2026 Board of Governors Candidacy
Here below viewers of www.allaboutshipping.co.uk not only in Greece but all over Planet Ocean can read this impromtu special interview to John Faraclas by our Emma Collier, a candidate in…
Record-Breaking Posidonia 2026 Delivers Deals, Dialogue and Direction for Shipping’s Future
Posidonia 2026 set a new benchmark for the global maritime industry, bringing together the world’s leading shipping stakeholders at a pivotal moment for international trade. Against a backdrop of geopolitical…
WISTA International, AGM & Conference 2026, 28-30 October Intercontinental, Kuala Lumpur
Don’t miss out – only 4 weeks left to take advantage of the #WISTA2026 Early Bird Rate! Open to everyone, the WISTA International Conference provides the ideal platform to collaborate,…
BERGEN, 10 June 2026 — WISTA Norway is proud to announce that Trygve Nøkleby, Managing Director of the Bergen Shipowners Association, has been named the recipient of the 20th annual WISTA Norway Leadership…
By Isabella A. Jones* LLB(Hons), Post Dip (First), LL.M. LL.M(Dist.), Technical Assistant Seafarers & Manning Department, The Bahamas Maritime Authority Marginalisation, its impact on mental health and well-being, and the need…
Driving Operational Excellence in Shipping – A Practical Approach with a Human Perspective
By Dormary Fotopoulou, Business Development Manager – SAFE DRYCON The maritime industry continues to evolve under increasing regulatory pressure, heightened vetting expectations, and a growing emphasis on transparency, safety culture,…



