WISTA International

Get ready for the next #WISTA Environmental Masterclass - due to be posted on Thursday, 06 March - where Thandeka Nonceba Tembe, Research Analyst: Maritime Decarbonisation – Green Hydrogen at the South African International Maritime Institute, shares her expertise and insights on “Navigating the Hydrogen Revolution: South Africa’s Maritime Opportunity”.   These bite-sized, 15-minute presentations provide engaging updates on the latest environmental issues affecting the maritime industry. Recorded talks will be posted on the first Thursday of each month, so be sure to tune in! In case you missed any previous talks in the series, you can now find them here: https://lnkd.in/eSp-RDUU  Topics include ballast water, future fuels, ESG, emissions regulations, and circular economy.   #GreenHydrogen #HydrogenRevolution #CleanEnergy #FutureFuel #Decarbonization #CarbonNeutral #Sustainability #Shipping #IMO #CII #WomenInMaritime  #WomenInShipping #WomenWhoMoveTheWorld

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are key to finding the talent shipping needs to deal with digitalisation and decarbonisation. However, recent shifts in corporate and political landscapes threaten progress on DEI, with shipping far from immune. Check out WISTA International's latest article on Splash Maritime and Offshore News (splash247.com) where we discuss how backward steps on DEI could damage the determination needed to deal with shipping's most pressing issues and why DEI is now more important than ever before. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e3zuwrMg #wista #womeninmaritime #diversitymatters

🏅 Nominations for the International Maritime Organization Honours for Exceptional Bravery at Sea are now open! IMO is currently accepting nominations for exceptional acts of bravery performed at sea during the period 1 March 2024 to 28 February 2025. The honours, which are awarded annually, provide international recognition to those who, at the risk of losing their own life, have performed acts of exceptional bravery in an attempt to save life at sea or prevent/mitigate damage to the marine environment. Such acts of bravery may also involve extraordinary seamanship skills in very difficult conditions or any other display of outstanding courage. The nomination form can be submitted by any IMO Member State, intergovernmental organization in cooperation with IMO or non-governmental organization in consultative status with IMO.    ⏰ Deadline for submissions: 15 April 2025 For more information, and the nomination form, visit:  https://lnkd.in/ekPhAcY7 #imo #braveryatsea #maritime #awards

🚀 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 & 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐖𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! 🌍💡   On February 11th - International Day of Women and Girls in Science 👩🔬⚓, the 𝐖𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 comes together to drive innovation, leadership, and progress in maritime technology. 🌊🔬   💡 Why does this matter? Because diverse voices fuel innovation. Because maritime needs more women in STEM. Because together, we shape the future! 🚢🌍   🌟 Today’s agenda included: ✅ Advancing the Future Skills in Maritime Survey 📊 ✅ Structuring Expert Webinars (March–November) 🎤 ✅ Strengthening Thought Leadership through Blogs & Social Media ✍️📢   𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 In 2025, we mark 10 years of IDWGS and 30 years of the Beijing Declaration, two milestones in gender equality and women’s empowerment. Yet, systemic barriers persist for women and girls in science. To close the gap, we must: 🔹 Break stereotypes limiting aspirations 🔹 Promote role models to inspire future leaders 🔹 Support women’s advancement through targeted programs 🔹 Foster inclusive environments with strong diversity policies A more equitable future starts with action today! Let’s keep breaking barriers and making waves! 🌊💙 #womeninscience #wista #stem #futureskills #maritimeinnovation #inclusionmatters #techforgood #genderequality #womeninstem #womenleadership #diversityequityinclusion #maritimetechnology #womeninmaritime #futureofwork #scienceforeveryone #breakingbarriers #innovationmatters #leadershipdevelopment

📢 Announcing the 5th #WISTA Environmental Masterclass!   In this 15-minute presentation, “Circular Economy Opportunities for the Maritime Industry”, Dewi Wesselman shares her expertise and explores the globally relevant topic of the circular economy and how it can benefit the maritime sector.   🟢 Background First, the concept of the circular economy and its relevance to the maritime and shipping industry are considered. Afterwards, the masterclass delves into practical strategies for implementing circular economy principles, such as smarter material use, extending product lifetimes, and designing for durability and modularity. The importance of considering the full lifecycle of vessels and the potential for circular business models is discussed. Additionally, challenges and opportunities are addressed in the design, building, operation, and end-of-life phases of vessels, advocating for a systemic change involving all stakeholders to achieve circularity in the maritime sector.   🟢 Biography Dewi Wesselman is Team Lead Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) at Damen Shipyards. Damen provides sustainable full-service maritime solutions with ambitions in circularity and zero-emission sailing. Dewi has been working for Damen since 2017, in multiple roles with her background in Strategic Product Design and Communication Design for Innovation at Delft University of Technology. During her studies, she learned a great deal about the circular economy, and she and her team focus on putting knowledge and experience into practice with projects related to ESG and circular economy, such as ship-as-a-service solutions and circular ship design.   These bite-sized presentations provide engaging updates on the latest environmental issues affecting the shipping industry, and will be posted on the first Thursday of each month.   #circulareconomy #sustainability #shipping #womeninmaritime #womeninshipping #womenintrade #womenwhomovetheworld

⏰ It’s your last chance to participate in the IMO-WISTA Women in Maritime 2024 Survey - closing at midnight GMT today!   The Women in Maritime Survey by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and WISTA International is closing today but there is still time to get your data to us.   This strategic, international initiative supports gender diversity by collecting data to track progress and inform policies aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. It is open to companies, sole traders, NGOs, IGOs, and private training institutes/academies.   💬 Don’t miss this chance to contribute to a more inclusive industry. Take the survey now! It should take you no more than 15 minutes to complete but will have a lasting, positive impact. Take the survey here: 👉https://lnkd.in/dzNBg_Zf   #WomenInMaritime #GenderEquality #Sustainability #IMO International Maritime Organization #WISTA #MaritimeIndustry #Diversity

Happy 2025! The #WISTA Environmental Masterclass series is back! Mark your calendar for the next talk—to be posted on Thursday, 06 February—where Dewi Wesselman, Team Lead Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) at Damen Shipyards, shares her expertise and insights on “Circular Economy Opportunities for the Maritime Industry”. Posted on the first Thursday of each month, these bite-sized, 15-minute presentations provide engaging updates on the latest environmental issues affecting the shipping industry. #circulareconomy #sustainability #shipping #womeninmaritime #womeninshipping #womenintrade

📣 The IMO-WISTA Women in Maritime Survey 2024 closes tomorrow, but there’s still time to get your data to us!   The Women in Maritime Survey 2024, organised by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and WISTA International, closes for responses at midnight GMT on 31 January.   Our vital survey is a strategic tool for the industry's evolution. It gathers key data every three years on workforce demographics, leadership roles and workplace policies. By building a picture of women’s working life in the maritime industry, it provides the crucial insights needed to advocate positive change.   The survey is open to maritime companies, sole traders, NGOs, IGOs, and private training institutes/academies. Why take part? ✅ Support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. ✅ Help create actionable policies to increase women’s participation in maritime. ✅ Promote diversity and inclusion in our industry.   Supporting the initiative, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said: “Join me in championing diversity and fostering a barrier-free workplace for all by completing the survey, which will allow for a more targeted use of resources and ensure that we are well-placed to navigate the challenges that the future brings.”   👉 Don’t wait. Click here to take the survey now: https://lnkd.in/dzNBg_Zf  It should take you no more than 15 minutes to complete.    #WomenInMaritime #GenderEquality #Sustainability #IMO International Maritime Organization #WISTA #MaritimeIndustry #Diversity  

🌊 Attention Yacht Owners, Operators, and Yachting Professionals! Join WISTA International Yachting Committee for its second webinar: "Navigating Environmental Compliance" 📅 Date: Wednesday, 5 February 2025 ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM (CET) - 09:00 AM Eastern Time WISTA International Yachting Committee is excited to offer this opportunity to learn from an exceptional panel of industry leaders: 🔹 Jeanne Grasso 🔹 Cathrin Prikker 🔹Alexandra Anagnostis-Irons 🔹 Ersi Zacharopoulou And with Jo Colbert Stanley, JD, LLM, FCIArb as your moderator. 🚢 What to Expect: ✅ Explore key legal and regulatory requirements tailored to the yachting industry. ✅ Gain insights into critical equipment maintenance. ✅ Learn best environmental testing practices. Protect marine ecosystems, ensure compliance, and uphold industry standards. This is a webinar you don’t want to miss! 🔗 Join us live: https://lnkd.in/dC2eQYDZ Save your spot and be part of the conversation driving the future of sustainable yachting. 🌍

🚢 Calling everyone in maritime! ONLY 1 week left to take the IMO-WISTA survey!    The IMO-WISTA Women in Maritime Survey 2024 closes next week at midnight GMT on 31 January! Act now to contribute your information and help us promote diversity in the maritime industry. 🌊   The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and WISTA International are working to reshape diversity in maritime, a vision that needs accurate workplace data to succeed.   Why take part? ✅ Contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ✅ Help shape the policies to encourage more women into maritime. ✅ Advocate for greater diversity and inclusion in our industry.   Your contribution will help shape the policies and programmes to increase women’s representation. 💡 The survey is open to companies, sole traders, NGOs, IGOs, and private training institutes/academies.   Securing a more inclusive future   🌟 Be part of changing the maritime industry for the better. Take the survey today! It should take you no more than 15 minutes to complete but will have a lasting, positive impact. Take the survey here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dzNBg_Zf   #WomenInMaritime #Inclusion #MaritimeIndustry #GenderEquality #Sustainability #IMO #WISTA #Diversity International Maritime Organization