Welcome to WISTA USA
WISTA USA, founded in 1997, is among the largest National WISTA Associations (NWAs) worldwide, with over 900 members spread across twelve regional Chapters: Connecticut; Delaware River & Bay Area; Florida; Great Lakes/Midwest; Hampton Roads; New England; New Orleans; New York / New Jersey; the Pacific Northwest (Alaska, Washington, and Oregon); Texas; Washington, DC Metro; and West Coast (California and Hawai’i). Our members represent all facets of the maritime industry, including shipowners, charterers, operators, brokers, bankers, insurance professionals, attorneys, analysts, and government officials.
WISTA USA’s main goals are providing networking and educational opportunities for our members. In pursuit of these objectives, our various regional Chapters hold events, seminars, and social gatherings throughout the year, occasionally in conjunction with larger marine industry events. In addition, the WISTA USA Annual General Meeting takes place each spring, and the International Conference, open to all WISTA members worldwide, takes place each fall. All of these events – whether local, regional, national, or international – provide tremendous networking and educational opportunities for our members and thereby enhance the benefits of membership in the organization.
Upcoming Events
Visit our Events Calendar for upcoming in-person and online WISTA USA Chapter events.
Latest News
WISTA USA Announces Appointment of Sarah Brennan as Vice President
WISTA USA is proud to announce that Sarah Brennan, Board Member since 2023, has been appointed as Vice President. She succeeds Jillian Tobias, President of LogOn Media Strategies, who concluded her three-year term as Vice President and continues to serve on the Board. Sarah joins WISTA USA President Marlene Nicolaou-Boyer, Global Commercial Manager at Stolt…
Top Women in Maritime 2025 winners announced
Written by Heather Ervin Marine Log is proud to announce the winners of its 2025 Top Women in Maritime Awards, recognizing 20 exceptional leaders whose achievements are shaping the future of the maritime industry. This year’s honorees represent a wide range of expertise, from vessel operations and naval architecture to port leadership and education: Capt. Kamila Calko, SeaLight…
WISTA and ICS Scholarship – 2025/2026
It is with great pleasure that we announce once again the collaboration between WISTA International and the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, UK. Our common goal is to increase the competence and further the education of women in all segments of the maritime industry and to assist our WISTA Members to further develop their maritime knowledge.…
