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.
Latest News
WISTA USA Launches Member Portal
WISTA USA will launch its first ever Member Portal in November 2024! Our new member portal will give members a place to engage and interact, RSVP to events, search a WISTA USA member-only directory, manage their contact information, and pay dues online. Members will receive onboarding information and login credentials directly from the portal.…
SHIPPINGInsight and WISTA USA to Host Breakfast Event on “Shaping the Maritime Industry: Women Entrepreneurs of WISTA USA” at SHIPPINGInsight 2024
The maritime industry is evolving, and women entrepreneurs are leading the charge, driving innovation, and setting new standards for success. SHIPPINGInsight and WISTA USA are once again co-hosting a breakfast event on November 20th, “Shaping the Maritime Industry: Women Entrepreneurs of WISTA USA,” at The Westin New York at Times Square prior to the opening…
WISTA and ICS Scholarship
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. Together, this…
