WISTA International adds Associate Membership to build momentum
WISTA International has created a new Associate Membership category, broadening opportunities for organisations to join and support the WISTA community. Devised for companies, institutions and organisations that champion WISTA’s mission but are ineligible to join via a National WISTA Association (NWA), the category offers a new opportunity to support the maritime industry’s leading force for ...
WISTA International has introduced a new Associate Membership category to expand its reach and support for organizations championing gender diversity and inclusion in the maritime industry. This new membership tier aims to provide a formal avenue for companies, institutions, and organizations that align with WISTA’s mission but are not eligible to join via a National WISTA Association (NWA).
WISTA International President, Elpi Petraki, expressed delight at the launch of the Associate Membership. She noted the growing interest from organizations eager to formally support WISTA, but who were previously unable to do so due to the lack of corporate membership options within the existing structure.
Petraki emphasized that collaboration with partners sharing the same vision is crucial when addressing diversity and inclusion, as there is no universal solution. Different regions encounter unique challenges, and the new membership level seeks to enhance accessibility to WISTA’s expanding international network, while strengthening relationships with partners across the maritime industry.
Associate Membership is open to entities operating in sectors such as maritime, trading, logistics, transport, ports, shipping, energy, or related fields. These organizations must show a clear alignment with WISTA’s mission and have an active presence in at least two countries. Associate member organizations can nominate up to three representatives to participate in NWA activities, similar to the entitlements for individual and corporate members.
To encourage early adoption, WISTA International is offering complementary membership to any organization applying to become an associate member before December 31, 2026. The launch of this new membership tier reflects WISTA International’s commitment to broadening its collaboration and strengthening its relationship with partners across the maritime industry, all while advancing the organization’s mission of advancing gender diversity and inclusion.
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