WISTA Cyprus marks the International Day for Women in Maritime by reaffirming its commitment to advancing visibility, representation, and leadership opportunities for women across the maritime sector.

The day is celebrated globally across the industry and recognises the contribution of women working at sea and ashore across all areas of maritime activity.

Speaking on the occasion, WISTA Cyprus President Anna Pittalis highlighted the importance of moving beyond recognition toward meaningful inclusion and measurable progress within the industry.

“Today is about visibility and about ensuring that women’s voices, expertise, and leadership are fully recognised across the maritime sector,” she said.

“At WISTA Cyprus, we see inclusion not as a parallel conversation, but as a core component of a stronger, more resilient and future-ready maritime industry. As the sector undergoes transformation through decarbonisation, digitalisation, and geopolitical change, diversity of thought and experience is essential.”

While progress is evident across parts of the maritime ecosystem, sustained effort is still required to ensure greater representation of women in senior leadership positions and across all segments of the industry, including at sea.

WISTA Cyprus emphasises that inclusion must be embedded within the operational fabric of the maritime sector rather than treated as an isolated initiative.

The organisation also recognises the critical role of industry allies in driving sustainable change through mentorship, access to opportunity, and leadership commitment.