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 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…
Five Full Scholarships Available from MLA for Women in Maritime
MLA College is delighted to be offering five full scholarships to women working in the maritime industry. Two of the scholarships are for a BSc in Sustainable Maritime Operations and three for an MSc in Sustainable Maritime Operations with all five available for the September 2024 intake. As these degrees are studied remotely, they are…
WISTA USA Highlights Consistent Membership Growth at 2024 Annual General Meeting and Conference in San Diego
May 22, 2024 – Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) USA, celebrated a notable increase in membership, with nearly 60% first-time attendees, at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Conference held on May 16 – 17 in San Diego, California. The event commenced with Pre-Conference Professional Development Sessions, featuring Lourdes Evans, Connecticut Chapter President;…
