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
NAVIGATING TOMORROW: INFRASTRUCTURE, INNOVATION, AND RESILIENCE IN MARITIME COMMERCE
2026-2027 WISTA USA Board of Directors: (Left to Right: Sara Kuebel, Sarah Scherer, Christina Liviakis Gianopulos, Marlene Nicolaou-Boyer, Sarah Brennan, Meredith Kirby, Sarah Sangmeister, Jillian Tobias, Kassandra Savicki.) PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2026 — Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) USA welcomed more than 200 maritime professionals from across…
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…
