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; […]
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Maritime Executive: Interview: Jennifer Carpenter, CEO of the American Waterways Operators
Cover story as appeared in Maritime Executive Nov/Dec 2023 edition. Jennifer Carpenter is a member of WISTA USA. Growing up in St. Louis, Carpenter would see the barges going by on the Mississippi but didn’t realize their significance. Today, as head of AWO, she represents the entire tugboat, towboat and barge industry – the largest […]
Meet Marine Log’s Top Women in Maritime 2023
Written by Heather Ervin As appeared in Marine Log. Capt. Lindsay Price, Amanda Ahlemeyer Robinson, and Taylor Dickerson are members of WISTA USA. December 29, 2023 As the maritime industry continues to increase diversity and bring more women into its ranks, we wrap up 2023 for the fourth year in a row by bringing to you our […]
Washington State Board of Pilotage Commissioners is seeking candidates to join Pilot Training Program
ANNOUNCEMENT OF WASHINGTON STATE MARINE PILOT EXAMINATION FOR THE GRAYS HARBOR AND PUGET SOUND PILOTAGE DISTRICTS On Monday April 8, 2024, the Washington State Board of Pilotage Commissioners (Board) will administer to qualified applicants a Written Examination to be followed by a Simulator Evaluation to those eligible. Applicants who meet or exceed the cut score […]
Corporate Diversity Award Honoree, Crowley, Continues to Invest in Employees and Advance DE&I Plan
Photo on left: WISTA USA presented Crowley with the Corporate Diversity Award at the August Florida Chapter meeting in Jacksonville. (L-R): Christina Liviakis, President, WISTA USA; Parker Harrison, Chief Legal and Risk Officer, Crowley; Shandee Bowman, VP, Culture & Inclusion, Crowley; Sarah Brennan, Board Member, WISTA USA. On right: Crowley employees gathered together to support […]