AGM 2023 – Montevideo, Uruguay
November 24, 2023
This year, WISTA held their 2023 Annual General Meeting in the city of Montevideo in Uruguay. As usual, the first day included a meeting with the Presidents of all the National WISTA Associations, followed by a lovely dinner in the city of Montevideo.
On the second day, it was an only member’s full day assembly. With extraordinary international guests and speakers, including Mr. Arsenio Dominguez from the International Maritime Organization and Mr. Helio Vicente from the International Chamber of Shipping. Both who are very strong supporters of WISTA.
WISTA had several pending resolutions, including the location for their 2024 AGM and 2025. After the presentation of numerous fantastic options, each country voted and elected both destinations. For the 2024 Annual General Meeting was voted Cyprus and for the 2025 AGM, the votes went to Spain.
Subsequently, WISTA´s President Ms. Elpi Petraki announced the introduction of three new National WISTA Associations, which included Estonia, Paraguay and Jamaica. WISTA has now over 4.356 members around the world within 56 NWA.
WISTA´s Personality of the Year Award was awarded to Dorothea Ioannou, nominated by three NWAs: Cyprus, Hellas, and the USA. A much deserved recognition, to a remarkable woman who has shown such a commitment to the maritime industry.
By the third day, all the participants had arrived to enjoy a full and extensive Conference, including the following panel sessions:
Trade in Latin America – Moving Ahead
Diversity Nowadays – Challenges to Achieve Equity
Ports and Shipping – Improving the Customer Experience
The New Shipping – Navigating Towards a Greener Future
In addition, cadets and officials from several countries of Latin America, including Argentina, Panama, Uruguay and Venezuela, were granted a sponsorship by the TK Foundation, to attend this AGM.
Finally , the Conference ended with an amazing dinner cocktail in a local Ranch, with local and traditional music and food.
Thank you WISTA URUGUAY for being such a great host.
Will see you all in Cyprus!
