Women on Top at London International Shipping Week

London International Shipping Week (LISW) is leading the way for women in shipping by placing WISTA-UK’s program of activities at the forefront of the event.

Sue Terpilowski OBE, President of WISTA-UK - part of the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association – believes that holding WISTA-UK activities on the first day of the week-long event pays tribute to those women working in the industry, “It’s a positive step towards encouraging more women into shipping and also recognizing and fostering the skills of those who are currently working in maritime related roles.”

LISW has grown since its debut in 2013, and this year’s event will include more than 100 sessions scheduled across five days.

Tickets to all WISTA-UK sessions at LISW have been completely booked. Seats have been snatched up not only by Londoners, but also maritime enthusiasts from all over the U.K. and a number of different countries including Greece, The Netherlands, Estonia, Malta and as far away as India. 

According to the organizers, the WISTA-UK event schedule for LISW features a topical agenda aimed at stimulating debate and encouraging attendants to learn from their peers. The first seminar, ‘Women in Command’ will examine the woman’s role in the industry, presenting a challenging new perspective. The second session, ‘The Perfect Dilemma – an Interactive Workshop’ will focus on the complexities of maritime casualties and provide advice on how to react to these incidents, and the third session, ‘Old Father Thames - there’s life in the old man yet’ will explore the past, present and future of the River Thames.