Mario Mattioli, president of the Federation of the Sea, and Costanza Musso, president of Wista Italy, signed a memorandum of understanding and collaboration with which the two organisations are committed to promoting gender equality, sustainability and development of the maritime sector through shared initiatives and synergistic strategies. "With With this signature - Mattioli explained - we consolidate our commitment for a fairer and more sustainable maritime sector. Working with Wista Italy also means joining forces to enhance the role of and face the challenges of the future together by strengthening the institutional dialogue at national and international level, to create opportunities for growth and positive change in the sector. The signing of this memorandum of understanding underlines the importance of cooperation between institutions, associations and companies in the sector to successfully face global challenges and build an increasingly competitive maritime cluster and inclusive".

"This partnership," said Costanza Musso represents an important opportunity to promote the culture of diversity and inclusion. I am sure that a greater synergy between Wista Italy and the Federation of the Sea will be able to to encourage the exchange of experience and knowledge, by providing a snapshot of the blue economy from a women's perspective, and challenges they face in the sectors of the economy of the sea, with the aim of improving human, professional and institutional issues, with particular reference to the role of women in the world of transport and logistics. We are proud to Partnering with the Federation of the Sea to create a future maritime fairer and more innovative".