WISTA USA

?? ??? Interested in learning more about space, the future of cruise, emergency preparedness, AI or alternative energies? Join us May 12-14 at the 2025 WISTA USA AGM & Conference in Cape Canaveral, FL! ?? View the full program agenda here: https://lnkd.in/gG-Q3_pz ?? Register today! Regular registration rates end April 11: https://agm.wistausa.com/ ? #wista #womeninmaritime #womenwhomovetheworld

WISTA USA is proud to be a Supporting Organization for #NationalMaritimeWeek in DC in May. Join us for a fantastic lineup of speakers and discussions all week, including North American Marine Environment Protection Association - NAMEPA’s Workforce Development Regions event on May 21. ? #WISTA #MaritimeWeek #WorkforceDevelopment

?? Join us next Tuesday 4/1 at CMA Shipping 2025 for our annual reception from 4 to 6pm in the Springdale Room. See you there! ?? #WISTAUSA #CMAShipping

The WISTA USA Connecticut Chapter is excited to team up with North American Marine Environment Protection Association - NAMEPA and Eyesea for a special Earth Day Cleanup! Let’s come together to protect our oceans, preserve our coastlines, and make a lasting impact on our environment. ??? ?? Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025 ? Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ?? Location: Long Wharf, New Haven, CT Bring your friends, family, and colleagues for a morning of action and purpose! ?????? ?? RSVP:[email protected] Let’s create a wave of change together! ???? Every piece of trash we remove makes a difference. See you there! #EarthDay2025 #WISTAUSA #NAMEPA #Eyesea #Sustainability #OceanConservation #CleanupEvent

Grab your lunch and join WISTA USA Florida Chapter next Thursday, March 27, 2025 from 12-12:30pm ET for its monthly Lunch n' Learn series! This month Denise B. McCafferty CErgHF will lead a discussion titled "Human Factors Considerations for Decarbonization." With the maritime industry under pressure to decarbonize, alternative fuels are gaining popularity as a means to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Many are looking at technological solutions that will allow the use of these fuels, but we must not forget to examine what is needed to reduce risks for those who will have direct interface with fuel transfer, storage, and usage. This talk will focus on the various human factors considerations required to ensure such fuels can be handled safely, efficiently, and in an environmentally responsible manner. All are welcome to join at the link below! The Zoom link for the discussion can be found here: https://lnkd.in/g6vqE9Fy Meeting ID: 872 1863 1554 Passcode: 407882 #WISTA #LunchnLearn #WomeninMaritime

?? Save the date for the first WISTA International Technology Committee Webinar - Smart Productivity: Leveraging AI for Women in Shipping Join us for an informative and engaging session, where committee member Dulaan Punsag-Odefey, will be sharing her extensive experience in AI, machine learning, and how to utilise tools such as ChatGPT. As the IT Program Manager at Hapag-Lloyd AG, with a Master's degree in Computer Science, Dulaan is an IT expert passionate about sharing her knowledge to help bridge the gap in tech adoption and reduce gender bias in the industry. ????????: Friday April 4th ????????: 14:00-15:00 CET ???????????????????????? ????????: https://lnkd.in/e5pWa7fe ?????????????????? ????: Lina Soho??, WISTA International Technology Committee Chair ???????? ???? ????????????: ???????????? ?????? ?????????? ???? ??????????????????! We will dive into the fundamentals of prompting with: ?? An introduction to Chatbot Tools ?? Step-by-Step Guide to Effective Prompting ?? Inspiring Examples for Daily Life & Work ?? Access to Top Prompt Libraries for Inspiration ?? Automatic Analysis of Images, Tables & PDFs ?? Structured Notes & Organization on-the-go ?? Smart KI-Tools to Save Time at Work The webinar aims to upskill WISTA members in the following areas: ?? Understanding the power of prompting and how to use AI tools for different purposes ?? Exploring various AI tools and their applications ?? Discussing the importance of women in tech and how to reduce gender bias in the industry Don't miss out on this opportunity to boost your productivity and skills - we look forward to seeing you there! About the WISTA Technology Committee: The WISTA Technology Committee is committed to providing a platform for women in the maritime industry to share knowledge, expertise, and experiences in technology. Our objective is to promote the adoption of technology, support innovation, and empower women to take on leadership roles in the maritime technology space. #wista #womeninmaritime #technology #ai

Join the WISTA International Trade Committee on Wednesday, 19 March for Part 1 of its Sanctions Webinar Series. Moderated by SW Burger, Gard AS (UK), the webinar will focus on “US, EU and UK Sanctions Regimes – how they work and how they are enforced.” Featuring an esteemed panel of industry leaders: ?? Elizabeth (Liz) Lowe, Venable LLP, US ??? Aurelio Fernandez-Concheso, Clyde & Co, Venezuela ?? Mareike Heesing, Oppenhoff, Germany ?? Shaleen White, S2 Global, Panama ? Don’t miss this insightful discussion—Register today! ??https://lnkd.in/euprTzan

?? We connected the dots! ?? What an incredible, inspiring, and empowering “Connecting the Dots: Empowering the Next Generation of Women in Maritime” event! Organized by the WISTA USA Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey chapters presidents ( Lourdes R. Evans, Claudia Botero G?tz, and Lauren O’Brien (Wilgus)) in partnership with the Women of Maritime Club at State University of New York Maritime College the energy in the room was truly electrifying. ?? A huge thank you to Rear Admiral John Okon ’91, President of SUNY Maritime College, for his warm welcome and opening remarks. ?? We also want to recognize Christina Liviakis Gianopulos WISTA USA President, for sharing WISTA’s mission to empower women in the maritime industry. ???? A special thank you to Monica Kohli, OBE from WISTA UK for joining us. ?? We want to celebrate our incredible panelists—Stacie Alexiou, CEM CEO ’04, Kerri Bancroft ’05, Marissa Danzy ’10, Anna Silva ’98, and Ashanti Storr ’18—for sharing their journeys, wisdom, and powerful advice. Your stories of resilience and perseverance reminded us that challenges only make us stronger. ?? ?? Last but not least, a big thanks to Lexy Rivera, MFA and WOM for making this event a reality and to all the WISTA members and SUNY cadets who attended and contributed to such a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere! We all walked away motivated and carrying these key takeaways: ?? Network, network, network: Plant the seeds before you need to eat the fruit. ?? Help others: Acts of kindness always come back to you. ?? How to eat an elephant ??? One bite at a time!! ?? ?? Thank you all for making this event unforgettable! #WISTAUSA #WOM #SUNY #WomenInMaritime

?? WISTA USA congratulates the 2025 honorees of the Seafarers International House Setting the Course Reception on April 24th! A special shoutout to WISTA USA Member Susan Winfree, Executive VP and COO, Shipping Association of New York and New Jersey, for receiving the 2025 Special Recognition for Service to Seafarers. ?? ? Susan, your unwavering dedication to the maritime industry and commitment to advancing #WomeninMaritime are inspiring. We celebrate this well-deserved recognition and your impact on the community! ? #WISTA #WomenWhoMovetheWorld #MakingWaves ??

?? TPM 2025 was in Long Beach last week and WISTA USA was there! On Sunday, the Port of Los Angeles sponsored the all-women crew in the TPM25 Challenge Cup that included WISTA USA members. On Monday, the West Coast Chapter held a TPM Social at Peacock Piper Tong + Voss LLP and had a wonderful turnout! See you at TPM 2026! ??? #wista #womeninmaritime #womenwhomovetheworld