Events

Submit your photo for International Day for Women in Maritime by 5/10

In 2021, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a resolution proclaiming an International Day for Women in Maritime to be observed on May 18 every year. The day is designed to raise the profile of women in maritime, strengthen the IMO's commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 (gender equality) and support work […]

Monthly Standing Lunch at Seafarer’s House in Port Everglades

Seafarer's House 1800 SE 32nd Street, Port Everglades, FL, United States

Super casual, “come as you are” standing monthly lunch for WISTA ladies working in and around Port Everglades. Recurring event happens on the 2nd Tuesday each month, from noon to 1pm. Please join us if you are in the area! THE SEAFARERS’ HOUSE CAFE IS NOW OPEN!

2024 WISTA USA AGM & Conference in San Diego

Charting Maritime Change: Leading the Way for Resilient & Sustainable Environments 2024 WISTA USA AGM & Conference – San Diego On behalf of the members of WISTA USA West Coast Chapter, we welcome you to San Diego to celebrate the 26th anniversary of WISTA USA. Taking advantage of our location along the West Coast where […]

WISTA USA Florida Chapter: Monthly Meeting

Resolve Marine Group 3301 SE 14th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States

Join us for our Florida Chapter meeting, a great time to discuss current events, provide updates on our 2024 goals and projects and to network with industry colleagues. Please RSVP to: Jennifer Schlueter, jschlueter@resolvemarine.com NLT May 16th. Note: Park at the Resolve Marine warehouse, 3391 SE 14th Avenue. Gates will be left open. Overflow parking […]

WISTA USA’s Great Lakes/Midwest Chapter’s Virtual Book Club – May

Zoom

Join WISTA USA’s Great Lakes Midwest Chapter’s virtual book club discussion: Thursday, May 23rd at 7pm ETRust, a Memoir of Steel and Grit by Eliese Colette Goldbach RSVP by emailing the chapter co-presidents, and you will receive the Zoom link to join. We recommend buying books from your local independent bookstore OR borrowing physical copies, […]

WISTA USA Florida Chapter: Virtual Lunch n’ Learn – May 2024

Join us as we learn about the IMO from a layperson's perspective: What is it? How is it central to international shipping? How does it work? Host & Presenter: Lisa Drake, PhD Lisa is the Americas Manager for Marine Field Services & Monitoring at SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. Prior to […]

WISTA USA’s Great Lakes/Midwest Chapter’s Virtual Book Club – June

Zoom

Join WISTA USA’s Great Lakes Midwest Chapter’s virtual book club discussion: Thursday, June 20th at 7pm ET The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich RSVP by emailing the chapter co-presidents, and you will receive the Zoom link to join. We recommend buying books from your local independent bookstore OR borrowing physical copies, digital versions, or audiobooks […]

Day of the Seafarer Celebration

Seafarer's House 1800 SE 32nd Street, Port Everglades, FL, United States

Please join WISTA USA - Florida Chapter in celebrating the Day of the Seafarer with complimentary BBQ, games, raffle prizes, and more at the Seafarer's House in Fort Lauderdale!

WISTA USA New Orleans Chapter: Wake up with WISTA: Jones Act 101

Zoom/Jones Walker - New Orleans Office 201 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States

The Jones Act is an integral piece of US Maritime Law - but what does it really do? (Hint: a lot) Please join the WISTA USA New Orleans Chapter for a discussion on the Jones Act and its role in regulating the maritime industry from shipping to seamen. All chapters are invited to attend. Please […]

WISTA USA Florida Chapter: Virtual Lunch n’ Learn – June 2024

Please join WISTA USA Florida Chapter for its monthly Virtual Lunch n' Learn series. This month, Florida Chapter Co-President, Val Cannon, will be speaking on the following topic: Why is public speaking so scary? Understanding the fears and tips to get past them to better, less stressful presentations. Register at the link below. Zoom details […]

WISTA USA PNW Chapter: USCG Sector Puget Sound Lunch & Learn

Mark your calendars for an awesome event! June 28th from 1200-1330 come to USCG SECTOR PUGET SOUND. Come support our women in blue! A Coast Guard Sector is a shore-based operational unit responsible for the execution of all Coast Guard missions within its Area of Responsibility (AOR). The Sector organization directly supports the Sector Commander […]