Nor-Shipping is joining WISTA at its AGM and Conference in Tromsø, Norway this month to help delegates address the opportunity, and challenges, of developing responsible maritime activity in the far North. Taking place from October 23-26, WISTA’s “Breaking the Ice” program features high profile industry and political figures from Norway and beyond, with Nor-Shipping’s Director Per Martin Tanggaard appearing as a keynote speaker.

Meena Mathews, GAC Group’s Regional Manager P&I (Protection & Indemnity) – Middle East, has won the Women Professional Excellence for P&I Claims Management title in the Golden Shield Excellence Awards 2018.

The WISTA HELLAS Annual Forum has become a tradition of the Greek maritime community supported by speakers, sponsors and participants. This year’s event, entitled “Shipping supports sustainable goals”, was held on Tuesday, 20 November 2018 at the Hilton Hotel where more than 270 representatives of the shipping community gathered to hear speakers and play an active part in the three panel discussions.

Aligned with the International Maritime Organization’s 2019 World Maritime Day theme, the 4th annual edition of BBME promotes women in leadership through an uptick of female involvement

MR Olayiwola Shittu, a former President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), has suggested that more women should be inducted into the maritime profession.

WOMEN have found their calling at the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard’s Western Port Flotilla, based in Hastings, which has a higher percentage of females than most.

Breaking down gender stereotypes in the maritime industry is not just important in its own right, it is also beneficial for the industry as a whole.