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Monica Kohli: Breaking barriers, building bridges

President of WISTA UK and Senior Lawyer at Gard (UK) Ltd
Location: London, United Kingdom

Equity & Transparency

Carly Fields, Journalist

Carly Fields is an award-winning specialist maritime journalist and editor. For over 20 years, she has been reporting on wide issues in the shipping industry, from the risks of isolation among seafarers and piracy off Somalia to the sector’s route to decarbonisation and future shipping tech.

Introduction

This online exhibition recounts the career of Monica Kohli, as part of the wider SHE_SEES component of the Rewriting Women into Maritime History exhibition. SHE SEES celebrates women’s contributions to the maritime industry through capturing the stories of contemporary female professionals in the UK. Through captivating interviews and stunning photographs, we delve into their stories, bridging the maritime past, present, and the future.

Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges

Monica Kohli, the spirited president of the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association UK (WISTA UK), stands as a beacon of female empowerment and inspiration, igniting a tidal wave of change within the maritime industry. From the depths of her seafaring lineage, Monica's connection to the sea runs deep. From her earliest moments, she was nurtured by the salt-kissed air, and guided by the steady hand of her father, a venerable captain. Her unique upbringing saw her spend her first five years sailing the open waters. The endless horizons of the open sea were her playground, and her father her guiding star.

Click on each image to view the exhibition.