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. […]
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 […]
WISTA International President attends UNCTAD Session
Earlier this week WISTA International President Elpi Petraki attended the Trade and Development Board, 75th Executive Session at the United Nations in Geneva. Mrs Petraki would like to […]
WISTA International President meets with IMO Secretary General
WISTA International President Elpi Petraki was delighted to meet with IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez for an enjoyable and interesting discussion on the enhancement of diversity in the […]
2024 IMO Honours for Exceptional Bravery at Sea – Call for nominations
” We kindly request cooperation to promote and encourage the submission for nominations. Find the following links – in English, French or Spanish – which include: the […]
Shaping the Future of Shipping: Delivering a Net Zero World
WISTA International President Elpi Petraki and Board Members Nazli Selek and Raimah Chowdhury, actively participated in the *”Shaping the Future of Shipping: Delivering a Net Zero World”* […]