WISTA USA honors Crowley
Crowley has been honored for its contributions to diversity and inclusion in the workplace with the Corporate Diversity Award by WISTA USA, the U.S. chapter of WISTA, the Women’s International Shipping and
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Elpi Petraki elected as new President of WISTA International
WISTA International (Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association) yesterday elected Elpi Petraki of WISTA Hellas as its new president at its annual general meeting yesterday in Geneva, Switzerland. The nominees for the
Female seafarers face “shocking” levels of discrimination, bullying and harassment
An in-depth survey in the maritime industry has revealed what its organizers say are “shocking figures” on gender-based discrimination against women, onboard harassment and bullying. Carried out by WISTA International, Anglo Eastern,
IMO marks first International Day for Women in Maritime
“There is still a gender imbalance in maritime – but times are changing. It is recognized that diversity in maritime benefits the entire sector,” said IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim as the International
TTB: How has COVID changed salvage response to the tug, towboat and barge industry?
Despite COVID-19, casualties have continued, regulatory changes have persisted, and salvage and marine firefighting providers are expected to meet response standards despite travel restrictions and social distancing requirements. Although the pandemic hasn’t
IMO and WISTA launch Women in Maritime Survey
To examine the proportion and distribution of women working in the maritime sector, from support roles to executive level positions, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and the Women’s International Shipping & Trading
Lindsay Malen-Habib named President of American Salvage Association
The Executive Committee of the American Salvage Association (ASA) reports that Lindsay Malen-Habib is taking on the role of ASA president, effective immediately. Malen-Habib has been an active ASA member for over
WISTA International re-elects Theodosiou as President
Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou, co-CEO of Cyprus headquartered Tototheo Maritime, was re-elected as President of WISTA International (Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association) during the association’s 39th Annual General Meeting, held in the
WISTA USA opens Great Lakes/ Midwest Region Chapter
The Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association USA (WISTA USA) opened its eleventh chapter – Great Lakes/ Midwest Region Chapter – and welcomed its 700th member earlier this year. The chapter will
WISTA USA holds AGM and conference
Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) USA held its Annual General Meeting and Conference April 26, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pa. Boriana Farrar, Vice President Counsel Business Development Director at Shipowners Claims