Liana Kouimtzi is part of a team of four female shipping professionals behind the establishment of the UAE branch of the Women's International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) in 2022. 

Working in a male-dominated industry can be daunting for women as they often face societal expectations of their capabilities. Nevertheless, Pahang-born Sharifah Nornadrah Syed Zubaide has embarked on her journey as the first female Vessel Traffic Information Management System (VTIMS) Operator in Kuantan Port since April 2021.

The Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Women in Maritime Association, Caribbean (WiMAC) during its 52nd Annual General Meeting, Conference and Exhibition in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on November 2.

Crowley has been recognized as a 2022 Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation by Redefining the Road, the Women in Trucking Association’s official magazine.

Women in maritime are encouraged to inspire, educate and engage audiences by registering as speakers on the new Maritime Speakers Bureau platform, launched by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Women's International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA International).

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. yesterday announced its endorsement of the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) (Note 1) and signed a statement to act in accordance with the principles.

The Maritime Award of the Americas 2022, organized by the Secretariat of the Inter-American Committee on Ports (CIP) of the Organization of American States (OAS), in collaboration with the OAS’ Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM), includes the category Outstanding Woman in the Port and Maritime Sector, which was awarded this year to the Secretary General of the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) Secretary General, Ms Elvia Bustavino. For the Award 8th edition, the Jury –composed by CIP/OAS, CIM/OAS, the North American Marine Environmental Protection Association (NAMEPA), HudsonAnalytix, Rightship, the Latin American Society of Marine Oil Terminal Operators and Monobuoys (SLOM) and the Department of Sustainable Development of the OAS- received more than 25 nominations of the highest level from nine countries in North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

By: Elpi Petraki, President, WISTA Hellas

As technology advances and the shipping industry looks at how it can decarbonise effectively, we hear a lot about “future-proof” solutions. However, in order to truly future-proof the industry we need to understand the needs of seafarers and shore-based staff today so we can effectively invest in the next generation - the industry’s future leaders.

A group of leading organisations within the maritime industry are collaborating on a project to highlight the activities undertaken by women in shipping over the past few centuries.

West P&I is delighted to announce the appointment of Gina Panayiotou as the Club’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Manager.