II II Page 1 With networking, education and mentoring in focus we can enhance members' competence and empower career success. WISTA An ExCo presentation Who we are What are our goals What we have achieved so far Future plans August 2009

II II Page 2 WHO IS WISTA ADDRESSED TO Women in decision making/ executive positions With experience in shipping Willing to exchange knowledge, ideas, contacts and develop new business relationships

II II Page 3 MISSION WISTA is a networking organization for women at management level or with decision making positions in the maritime industry. WISTA shall facilitate the exchange of contacts, information and experiences among its members (i.e. networking and knowledge sharing) WISTA shall promote and facilitate education of its members WISTA shall provide a liaison with other related institutions and organizations worldwide

II II Page 4 WISTA NETWORK 27 NWAs (National WISTA Associations) worldwide 1200 members Potential new countries are Cyprus, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, Malaysia, Trinidad, Ghana, Djibouti, Cameroon, Cap Verde and People’s Republic of China. Opportunity to meet once a year in a different country (annual conference) ExCo visiting one NWA every year for the Spring meeting (France/ Italy/ Spain/Turkey)

II II Page 5 VISION WISTA shall be recognized (acknowledged) as a professional and reputable shipping organization with focus on improving the competency level in the shipping industry

II II Page 6 MEMBERS’ BENEFITS International network. Reinforced by website Encompasses all shipping sectors Facilitates exchange of news in the industry Knowledge sharing Continuing education of members through seminars and sponsored courses

II II Page 7 … on the web

II II Page 8 ORGANISATIONAL CHART NATIONAL WISTA ASSOCIATIONS (NWA) THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – AUDITOR (All the above are subject to election) AD HOC COMMITTEES PRESS OFFICER (Usually supervised by ExCo members)

II II Page 9 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Karin Orsel, The Netherlands - web Kathleen Haines, USA – treasurer – conference Carleen Lyden-Kluss, USA – Brand and new members Americas Irene Lim, Singapore -secretary Irene Rosberg, Denmark – mentorship – leadership – funding – new members Dime Anne Agboire, Nigeria – new members Africa Marita Scott, Norway - President

II II Page New website Press officer. International press coverage Information Package distributed. New NWAs: from 15 to 27 Membership: from 484 to 1200 IMO support Offering post graduate shipping courses to members WISTA Personality of the year Newsletters

II II Page ”Bringing more women into the Maritime Industry” Annual conference. Increase membership Leadership programme Setting up an independent office Continue to maintain communication with NWAs and support national activities Proposed for Seatrade awards

II II Page 12 Thank you for your attention!