Technology Committee
The Technology Committee (TC) coordinates the strategic conversation and WISTA’s position on how technology and digital trends are shaping the future of the maritime, trading and logistics sectors, this to enhance the dialogue on how women have impact across the technology ecosystem, and how the maritime sector can thrive through diversity within technology.
Scope
- Provide a stage for WISTA’s technology leadership through the maritime transition, this through e.g., social media presence, online webinars, written articles
- Works to “visualize” women in tech in maritime, logistics and trade), showcasing women as critical differentiators, through promoting member initiatives and identifying stories
- Actively support the ExCo as a resource for technology expertise, curate insights through the Technology Blog and explore how to engage the wider membership in storytelling
WISTA Technology Committee Members:
Guadalupe Ojeda (WISTA Argentina), Fanni Arvai (WISTA Belgium), Natalia Bury Loyal (WISTA Cyprus), Jonna Tiainen (WISTA Finland), Dulaan Punsag-Odefey (WISTA Germany), Josephine Akosua Frempong (WISTA Ghana), Efi Tsolaki PhD (WISTA Hellas), Mariana Silva Ortega (WISTA Mexico), Paula Cubilla (WISTA Panama), Joana Alvarez (WISTA Peru), Cristina Dragomir (WISTA Romania), Clàudia Parera Blanch (WISTA Spain), Claudia Vella Casagrande (WISTA Sweden), Dana Jongens (WISTA The Netherlands), Burcu Berrak (WISTA Turkiye), Dr. Bev Mackenzie (WISTA UK), Virginia Misa (WISTA Uruguay), Makbule Baldik (WISTA USA), María Laura Salazar (WISTA Venezuela)
Chair of the Technology Committee: Lina Soho–Beertema (WISTA Singapore)
Co-Chair of the Technology Committee: Temilade Ogunniyi (WISTA Nigeria)
ExCo Representative: Dafne Anghelidis, Sub Nazli Selek
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE BLOG
Reflections by the WISTA International Environmental Committee ‘Quieting the Seas’
‘The ocean has a noise problem – and it’s one we can no longer ignore’. We are pleased to share the latest edition of Reflections by the WISTA International Environmental Committee, authored by Hermoine Manuel (WISTA South Africa) and Eliana Savvidi (WISTA Cyprus), where we explore the growing issue of underwater radiated noise (URN) from shipping and why it deserves greater…
An Evening of Connection with WISTA International
WISTA x ITIC SHIPMAN Seminar
On 24 June, WISTA Cyprus hosted an engaging event in collaboration with ITIC focused on BIMCO SHIPMAN 2024 and its practical implications for the shipping industry. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our speakers, Geraldine Koon and Ester Maria Toumpouris highly experienced maritime lawyers, they brought a practical and insightful perspective to…
WISTA Cyprus: Annual Dinner 12.6.2026
Some evenings stay with you long after they’re over, and our Annual Gala Dinner was certainly one of them. On 12 June, we came together to celebrate under the theme Dolce Vita—an evening filled with wonderful conversations, laughter, delicious food, music, and the joy of spending time with a community that continues to inspire and…
ExCo Member Nazli Selek had the pleasure of attending WISTA Malta’s first networking event
Following its acceptance as a National WISTA Association (NWA) during our 2025 AGM, WISTA International ExCo Member Nazli Selek had the pleasure of attending WISTA Malta’s first networking event. The occasion was a celebration of diversity and inclusion, officially welcoming Malta to the global WISTA network and shining the spotlight on the country’s rich maritime…
WISTA International President, Elpi Petraki attends the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the Propeller Club Monaco, invited by WISTA Monaco
Last week, WISTA International President, Elpi Petraki, was invited by WISTA Monaco to attend the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the Propeller Club Monaco. Recognising the Club’s commitment to bringing together professionals from across the maritime industry, the evening was a wonderful celebration of the strength of Monaco’s shipping community. It was encouraging to see first-hand…
