Wista Belgium was founded in 2011. Capt. Carmen Dewilde is our chairwoman and founder of WISTA Belgium. She was elected 'WISTA Personality of the year 2013. Today our organization counts 62 female members, all active as professionals in the maritime industry. We gather on a regular basis to share knowledge, support and grow together. Our goal is to work towards a divers, open minded and professional maritime industry. Formed in 1974, the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA International) is a global organisation connecting female executives and decision-makers around the world. WISTA International serves as a connector for its network of more than 3,800 female professionals from all sectors of the maritime industry. 54 countries support a National WISTA Association (NWA), each of which in turn is a member of and is guided by WISTA International. NWAs provide in-country and regional networking, business and skill-building opportunities, corporate visibility, and also facilitate relationships within the industry. On a global scale, WISTA members have access to an incredibly diverse network of executives in the shipping and trading field on whom they can call for referrals, connections, advice or business collaborations