Increasing competency, sharing best practices, information, contacts and experiences.
Building a global network
Creating global business relationships in the maritime, trading and logistics sectors.
national wista associations
Proudly serving more than 3,900 executives in 56 National WISTA Associations.
the gender gap
WISTA proudly supports the advancement of women in leadership roles.
committees
Trade, Diversity, HR, Technology, Environmental, Yachting Committees working to advance the WISTA mission.
partnerships
WISTA is proud of its international partnerships and relationships.
Our Mission
WISTA is an international networking organisation whose mission is to attract and support women, at the management level, in the maritime, trading and logistics sectors.
OUR NETWORK
WISTA has 3,800+ members and 56 National WISTA Associations (NWAs).
Events
WISTA International Mid Term Meeting 2024
The WISTA International ExCo Mid-Year Meeting will take place from 18th – 19th April 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. Please see the full programme below:
Mark your calendars! Exciting news! Save the date for the WISTA International AGM and Conference 2024, happening in the beautiful city of Limassol, Cyprus, from 07-11 October. […]
The 9th Our Ocean Greece Conference has commenced today with WISTA International President Elpi Petraki and Executive Committee Member Nazli Selek in attendance. WISTA International are excited […]
WISTA International Trade Committee held this years inaugural ‘Small Talks’ Webinar on Wednesday 3rd April. This months subject was E-BLS with guest speaker Mr Boaz Lessem Please see […]
FINAL REMINDER – 2024 IMO Honours for Exceptional Bravery at Sea – Call for nomination
“We kindly request cooperation to promote and encourage the submission for nominations. The final deadline for nominations is Monday 15 April. Find the links below which include: […]
WISTA UK represents WISTA International at Canada House
WISTA International represented by WISTA UK President and Secretary, attended a meeting last week along with members of IMOGEN , discussing the issues facing the attraction and retention of women […]
Recently, WISTA International President Elpi Petraki and WISTA International Treasurer Connie Roozen, attended the Brussels Conference on the Wellbeing of Seafarers. Mrs. Petraki also moderated Panel Three: Women in Maritime and Inclusion. The panel […]
WISTA International President to speak at CLIA European Summit
As part of CLIA Cruise Week in Genoa, Italy, WISTA International President Elpi Petraki will be speaking at the CLIA | Cruise Lines International Association European Summit on the 14th March. Ms. Petraki will […]
On Friday 8th March WISTA International President Elpi Petraki and WISTA International Treasurer Connie Roozen, will attend the Brussels Conference on the Wellbeing of Seafarers. Mrs. Petraki will moderate Panel Three: Women in Maritime and […]
WISTA International had the pleasure of meeting with WISTA UK, WISTA The Netherlands, WISTA TURKEY and WISTA Sweden in London last week. Thank you to all for a very enjoyable evening, and to the […]
This week, WISTA International proudly participated in 2nd meeting of the Joint ILO/IMO Tripartite Working Group to identify and address Seafarers’ issues and the human element at the IMO […]
