Women Anchoring Progress in the Maritime Sector

Interview: Elpi Petraki, President of WISTA International

As she enters her third year at the helm of WISTA (Women's International Shipping and Trading Association), Elpi Petraki can take justifiable pri...

Women anchoring progress in the maritime sector

As the world marks International Day for Women in Maritime, attention shifts to both the strides made and the challenges that remain in creating a more inclusive, equitable maritime industry – one that has long been dominated by men.Established by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the day celebrates women’s contributions across all areas of maritime...

Read a quick summary generated by IA × Summary of the news: Gadis has held the second edition of the forum “Mulleres dos Mares”, an initiative that seeks to make visible the crucial role of women in the Galician fishing sector. This event is consolidated as a space for dialogue and recognition of women workers such as weeds, shellfish, fishers and scientists. During the forum, topics such as equal opportunities, women’s empowerment and the need …

On the occasion of International Women's Day in the maritime sector, Gadis held the second edition of the "Women of the Sea" forum at the Museo do Mar de Galicia (Vigo). The event highlights the essential role of women throughout the sector's value chain: from fishing to processing, including aquaculture and marketing. The event was attended by… Origin