Renowned World Maritime University Professor has inspired generations of students. Professor Momoko Kitada, Nippon Foundation Professorial Chair in Gender and Innovation; Head, Maritime Education & Training at the World Maritime…
Collaboration is key across maritime, trade and logistics if the sectors are to achieve their goals on equality, gender diversity and decarbonisation, according to speakers at the 2025 WISTA AGM…
From the monumental speech of WISTA International president Elpi Petraki opening the WISTA Conference in Barcelona, Spain. Her speech was beyond sending a powerful message that indeed is the collective…
The 2025 WISTA AGM and Conference kick started this morning at the World Trade Centre at the port of barcelona in Spain and seems/looks likely to be the biggest WISTA…
WISTA International and BIMCO sign MoU to strengthen collaboration for a sustainable maritime future
The Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA International) and BIMCO, the global trade association whose members represent 64% of the world’s tonnage, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
Over 180 speaker enquiries received and nearly 450 women speakers registered worldwide (08 October 2025) – The Maritime Speaker Bureau, supported by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and WISTA International, has undergone a major upgrade, introducing…
Anticipation for sold out 2025 WISTA AGM & Conference builds as full programme revealed The 2025 WISTA AGM and Conference will be the biggest WISTA International event to date, bringing…
This year’s World Maritime Day theme – Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity – reminds us of our responsibility to safeguard the ocean and highlights the importance of inclusion in…
Members’ Gathering WISTA Hellas July Members’ Gathering Our July gathering brought members together for a relaxed and joyful evening to mark the end of a successful season. Under the glow…
London, UK, 16 May 2025 2024 IMO-WISTA Women in Maritime Survey indicates ongoinggender disparity in the maritime sector, sparking renewed calls for action. The second Women in Maritime survey, jointly…
For the first time in history, the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) International Board will hold its mid-term meeting in India. This landmark event underscores WISTA’s dedication to…
WISTA UK’s 50th Anniversary: A Landmark Event Celebrating Progress and Paving the Way for the Future
What an Anniversary that was on WISTA-UK’s 50th Anniversary at the House of Lords. I was more than a lucky man being here in the UK studying Shipping when the…
Excellence in Maritime and International Trade driven by Innovation Anna Kaparaki, a Lecturer in Maritime Law with LJMU’s Faculty of Engineering and Technology and Senior Solicitor with Mackinnons Solicitors LLP,…
Sustainable workforce and Training in the Agenda of the WISTA’s International Conference Workshops Last week’s very successful, highly attended and very well organized WISTA International’s AGM and Conference that took…
WISTA International AGM and Conference 2024, which took place 9–11 October in Limassol, Cyprus, marked the association’s 50th anniversary with a memorable programme, three new national associations, the announcement of…
This year’s International Day for Women in Maritime will focus on the crucial role of women in ensuring maritime safety worldwide, while highlighting the changing attitudes towards gender in the…
Ocean Technologies Group (OTG), the leading global provider of Human Capital Management solutions for the maritime industry, has signed an agreement with WISTA International, the global network for women in…
London, 1 December 2023 – The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) UK hosted a landmark event at The In and Out Naval and Military Club in central London…
Elpi Petraki* president of WISTA International replies in black and white to Anny Zade’s** questions on some more than crucial and critical issues facing Global Shipping being nowadays at a…
LIMASSOL, 30/10/2023 — WISTA Cyprus proudly announces its role as host for the WISTA International AGM and Conference 2024, an event placed under the auspices of the Shipping Deputy Ministry.…
WISTA International, during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Montevideo, Uruguay, on 25 October 2023, ratified its fresh definition of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), reinforcing its commitment to…
Elpi Petraki, President of WISTA International, opened the 2023 AGM in Montevideo, Uruguay, on Tuesday, 25 October, by welcoming representatives from a record 56 national WISTA associations (NWAs). The majority…
A Global Outlook Ahead of WISTA’s upcoming AGM & Conference in Montevideo, WISTA International President, Elpi Petraki, outlines the reason for bringing this event to Latin America. While it is…
WISTA International, the global organization dedicated to promoting women and diversity in the maritime and trading industries, proudly announces its recent approval as an Observer by the United Nations Conference…
Latin American Shipping and Trading: Towards an Inclusive, Greener and Digital Future This year’s WISTA International AGM & Conference will be celebrated in October in Montevideo, the beautiful capital city of Uruguay.…