This In Conversation episode of the Maritime Podcast marks the IMO’s first International Day for Women in Maritime on May 18, 2022. Elpi Petraki , Operations, Chartering & Business Development Manager at ENEA Management and President, WISTA Hellas discusses the work underway and the work still left to do to improve diversity in our industry both ashore and at sea. We then lean on Elpi’s expertise and experience to explore the short sea shipping market in Europe, and the challenges facing operators there as regulatory burdens on the fragmented market increase.If you like the show, make sure to subscribe and follow The Maritime Podcast. Feel free also to recommend the show to a friend or colleague that you think would enjoy it.  For all the news on the shipping and maritime industries make sure you check out Seatrade Maritime News.To learn more about sponsorships and digital marketing opportunities, click here.