The Australian Maritime Safety Authority, WISTA Australia, the Australasian Marine Pilots Institute and The Nautical Institute invite you to join us for the IMO International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.

This collaborative industry event will bring the maritime community together to recognise the contribution of women across our sector and reinforce the importance of safe, inclusive and supportive workplaces. It will be an insightful and engaging day focused on advancing gender equity and fostering a culture of diversity and respect in maritime.

Importantly, this is a free event, made possible through industry support, and we encourage broad participation from across the maritime community.

Registrations are now open.

• Date: Monday, 18 May 2026
• Venue: City Beach Events Centre, Wollongong
• Cost: Free of charge

Outline of the Day

• 10:45am – Arrival tea and coffee
• 11:15am – Formal program commences
• 12:30pm – Working lunch
• 4:00pm – Formal program concludes
• 4:30pm – 6:30pm – Free networking event including drinks and canapés at Harbourfront Seafood Restaurant (a short five-minute walk from the City Beach Events Centre)

Further information, including the full program and speaker announcements, will be shared in the coming weeks.

We look forward to welcoming you to Wollongong as we come together to acknowledge, celebrate and advance the role of women in maritime. Together, we can help shape the future of our maritime workforce by championing safe and inclusive workplaces.