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Rising Through the Ranks: The Story of Christalove Agyin-Ayetse, Apprentice Deck Officer at Hafnia
Christalove Agyin-Ayetse’s journey to a life at sea began long before she ever stepped on board a vessel. It began with her father, a man who grew up in a small fishing village in Ghana with dreams of becoming a seafarer, dreams he never had the chance to pursue. His...
From Cadet to Chief Mate: How Max Kantor Is Navigating Leadership, Integrity, and Life at Sea
For Max Kantor, the maritime industry isn’t just a career; it’s part of her DNA. Growing up in the harbors of Long Beach and Los Angeles, Max spent her childhood surrounded by ships and dockside operations. Her parents both worked in the port where they met, her...
Standing the Watch: Navigating Motherhood and a Maritime Career
When Women Offshore Director of Career Programs, Christine MacMillan, received a call to support a ship conversion project in Houma, Louisiana, she didn’t hesitate to step back aboard. Nearly nine years had passed since her steel-toed boots last hit a steel deck. The...
Women Offshore Named 2025 Mentorloop Impact Award Winner
This article was originally published by Mentorloop and is reposted here. Women Offshore is honored to be recognized as the 2025 Mentorloop Impact Award Winner. Original post: https://mentorloop.com/customers/women-offshore/ Women Offshore is a global network of...
Women Offshore Celebrates a Powerful 8th Annual Conference
Honoring Leaders, Emerging Voices, and a Community Anchored in Purpose Houston, TX — October 10, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The 8th Annual Women Offshore Conference brought together maritime professionals, students, and industry allies for two days of connection,...
From Refineries to Riverways: How Erika Shanley is Charting a Course to Pilotage
When Erika Shanley earned her Unlimited Radar Endorsement earlier this summer, she celebrated more than a certification. It was proof of years of grit, balancing 28-day hitches, studying late into the night, and showing her three kids what resilience really looks...
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Rising Through the Ranks: The Story of Christalove Agyin-Ayetse, Apprentice Deck Officer at Hafnia
Christalove Agyin-Ayetse’s journey to a life at sea began long before she ever stepped on board a vessel. It began with her father, a man who grew up in a small fishing village in Ghana with dreams of becoming a seafarer, dreams he never had the chance to pursue. His...
From Cadet to Chief Mate: How Max Kantor Is Navigating Leadership, Integrity, and Life at Sea
For Max Kantor, the maritime industry isn’t just a career; it’s part of her DNA. Growing up in the harbors of Long Beach and Los Angeles, Max spent her childhood surrounded by ships and dockside operations. Her parents both worked in the port where they met, her...
Stronger Doesn’t Mean Harder: Why It’s Time to Redefine Resilience at Sea
In Episode 244 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Executive Director Liz Schmidt and Director of Career Development Christine MacMillan sit down for an open and honest conversation about resiliency—and why it may be time to rethink how we talk about it. Resilience is...
Standing the Watch: Navigating Motherhood and a Maritime Career
When Women Offshore Director of Career Programs, Christine MacMillan, received a call to support a ship conversion project in Houma, Louisiana, she didn’t hesitate to step back aboard. Nearly nine years had passed since her steel-toed boots last hit a steel deck. The...
Sailing Strong: Andrew Bruhl on Building Health and Wellness Offshore
Sailing Strong: Andrew Bruhl on Building Health and Wellness Offshore By Christine MacMillan | Women Offshore Blog | Podcast Episode 240 In Episode 240 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Christine MacMillan sits down with Andrew Bruhl, mariner-turned-entrepreneur and...
Navigating Love Offshore
AT SEA, THE RULES ARE DIFFERENT, BUT THE HEART DOESN’T ALWAYS LISTEN. There’s a saying that’s echoed across docks, vessels, and rig corridors for decades: “Don’t fish off the company pier.” It’s a colloquial warning about engaging in romantic relationships in the...
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Rising Through the Ranks: The Story of Christalove Agyin-Ayetse, Apprentice Deck Officer at Hafnia
Christalove Agyin-Ayetse’s journey to a life at sea began long before she ever stepped on board a vessel. It began with her father, a man who grew up in a small fishing village in Ghana with dreams of becoming a seafarer, dreams he never had the chance to pursue. His...
From Offshore Engineer to Executive Leader: The Trailblazing Journey of Gladys DeClouet
By Christine MacMillan | Women Offshore Blog | Podcast Episode 245 In Episode 245 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Christine MacMillan speaks with Gladys DeClouet, author of A Layered Life: Breaking Barriers as a Trailblazing Black Woman in Corporate America, about her...
From Cadet to Chief Mate: How Max Kantor Is Navigating Leadership, Integrity, and Life at Sea
For Max Kantor, the maritime industry isn’t just a career; it’s part of her DNA. Growing up in the harbors of Long Beach and Los Angeles, Max spent her childhood surrounded by ships and dockside operations. Her parents both worked in the port where they met, her...
Stronger Doesn’t Mean Harder: Why It’s Time to Redefine Resilience at Sea
In Episode 244 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Executive Director Liz Schmidt and Director of Career Development Christine MacMillan sit down for an open and honest conversation about resiliency—and why it may be time to rethink how we talk about it. Resilience is...
Navigating Change: Samantha Cibelli on Leadership, Innovation, and the Future of Maritime
Navigating Change: Samantha Cibelli on Leadership, Innovation, and the Future of Maritime By Christine MacMillan | Women Offshore Blog | Podcast Episode 241 In Episode 241 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Christine MacMillan sits down with Samantha Cibelli, Sales...
From Refineries to Riverways: How Erika Shanley is Charting a Course to Pilotage
When Erika Shanley earned her Unlimited Radar Endorsement earlier this summer, she celebrated more than a certification. It was proof of years of grit, balancing 28-day hitches, studying late into the night, and showing her three kids what resilience really looks...
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From Offshore Engineer to Executive Leader: The Trailblazing Journey of Gladys DeClouet
By Christine MacMillan | Women Offshore Blog | Podcast Episode 245 In Episode 245 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Christine MacMillan speaks with Gladys DeClouet, author of A Layered Life: Breaking Barriers as a Trailblazing Black Woman in Corporate America, about her...
Stronger Doesn’t Mean Harder: Why It’s Time to Redefine Resilience at Sea
In Episode 244 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Executive Director Liz Schmidt and Director of Career Development Christine MacMillan sit down for an open and honest conversation about resiliency—and why it may be time to rethink how we talk about it. Resilience is...
Sailing into Purpose: Phoebe Rogers on Adventure, Adversity, and Transformation at Sea
Sailing into Purpose: Phoebe Rogers on Adventure, Adversity, and Transformation at SeaBy Christine MacMillan | Women Offshore Blog | Podcast Episode 243 In Episode 243 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Christine MacMillan sits down with Phoebe Rogers—a sailor, educator,...
Charting Visibility: Andrea Tagliaferro on Yacht Femme & Women in Yachting
Charting Visibility: Andrea Tagliaferro on Yacht Femme & Women in YachtingBy Christine MacMillan | Women Offshore Blog | Podcast Episode 242 In Episode 242 of the Women Offshore Podcast, I sit down with Andrea Tagliaferro, founder of Yacht Femme, a platform born...
Navigating Change: Samantha Cibelli on Leadership, Innovation, and the Future of Maritime
Navigating Change: Samantha Cibelli on Leadership, Innovation, and the Future of Maritime By Christine MacMillan | Women Offshore Blog | Podcast Episode 241 In Episode 241 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Christine MacMillan sits down with Samantha Cibelli, Sales...
Sailing Strong: Andrew Bruhl on Building Health and Wellness Offshore
Sailing Strong: Andrew Bruhl on Building Health and Wellness Offshore By Christine MacMillan | Women Offshore Blog | Podcast Episode 240 In Episode 240 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Christine MacMillan sits down with Andrew Bruhl, mariner-turned-entrepreneur and...
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From Cadet to Chief Mate: How Max Kantor Is Navigating Leadership, Integrity, and Life at Sea
For Max Kantor, the maritime industry isn’t just a career; it’s part of her DNA. Growing up in the harbors of Long Beach and Los Angeles, Max spent her childhood surrounded by ships and dockside operations. Her parents both worked in the port where they met, her...
Stronger Doesn’t Mean Harder: Why It’s Time to Redefine Resilience at Sea
In Episode 244 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Executive Director Liz Schmidt and Director of Career Development Christine MacMillan sit down for an open and honest conversation about resiliency—and why it may be time to rethink how we talk about it. Resilience is...
Standing the Watch: Navigating Motherhood and a Maritime Career
When Women Offshore Director of Career Programs, Christine MacMillan, received a call to support a ship conversion project in Houma, Louisiana, she didn’t hesitate to step back aboard. Nearly nine years had passed since her steel-toed boots last hit a steel deck. The...
Sailing Strong: Andrew Bruhl on Building Health and Wellness Offshore
Sailing Strong: Andrew Bruhl on Building Health and Wellness Offshore By Christine MacMillan | Women Offshore Blog | Podcast Episode 240 In Episode 240 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Christine MacMillan sits down with Andrew Bruhl, mariner-turned-entrepreneur and...
From classroom to crew: Samantha McCririck’s journey to yachting & yoga, Episode 228
On this episode of the Women Offshore Podcast, we welcome Samantha McCririck, Chief Stewardess, aboard the charter yacht Unbridled. Originally from Newcastle, Australia, Samantha grew up with a deep connection to the ocean, spending her childhood surfing, snorkeling,...
WOULD YOU LET YOUR DAUGHTER JOIN THE MARITIME INDUSTRY? EPISODE 200
We're thrilled to mark our 200th episode milestone at Women Offshore with a special discussion you won't want to miss! Join our Women Offshore team, Ally Cedeno, Cassi Laskowski, and Christine MacMillan, as they dive deep into a question that sparks curiosity and...
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