Featured Sea Stories
Meet Lori Stephens, Part 2
Challenges... To sail onboard M/V Logos Hope we traded our house in Texas for a cozy 200 sq ft cabin. Moving our young family of 4 onto a ship is not quite as glamorous as it sounds, but at the end of the day, our fulfillment in the work the ship is doing outweighs...
Meet Lori Stephens, Part 1
When you think of working on the water, oil and gas, shipping, cruise lines, tugs, fishing, Navy, and Merchant Marines come to mind. So, what if you decide none of these options or others work for you? Well, that is what happened with Lori Stephens. She wanted to...
Meet Joy Hall
Please meet one of our amazing mentors in the MentorSHIP program, Joy Hall. She is the Marine Training Director for a U.S. tanker fleet. She develops and ensures the compliance of the marine training programs for 325 employees. Before transitioning ashore, she sailed...
Tribute to the Founder of Foss Maritime, Thea Foss
Photo courtesy of Foss Maritime My husband and I were recently out for a celebratory dinner with some friends. We were talking about the books we enjoy reading. It seemed historical fiction and non-fiction were favorite genres around the table. I mentioned that I...
Meet Kim Asher, Part II
Kim is one of the few transwomen in the offshore sector globally. Her path has not always been an easy one. Remembering the beginning of her transition Kim recounted, “The first day I went into work socially transitioned was perhaps one of the hardest days of my...
Meet Kim Asher, Part I
When I think about Kim Asher the first word that comes to mind is advocate. Before I explain why, I would like to take some time to introduce you to this amazing woman. This will be a two-part blog series. Kim has worked in the offshore industry for 12 years now....
Navigate Your Career
2021 Women Offshore Wave Maker Award
SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION! At the upcoming Women Offshore Conference, the Wave Maker Award will acknowledge someone in the Women Offshore Community for pursuing their career dreams, while supporting others in the industry. Last year, the Wave Maker Award was given to...
Change Is On the Horizon – Here’s Where You Can Start
Content Warning: sexual assault, sexual harassment, rape In the wake of reports of sexual assault and rape in the maritime industry, particularly the account of Midshipman X, industry leaders, academic leaders, and government officials are rightfully asking what they...
Stand Up Against SASH
Midshipman X bravely shared her sexual assault with the industry. Now, Women Offshore welcomes the maritime industry to stand up against sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH). The conversation has ignited, and you are invited to join. Mariner Fionna Boyle, in...
First10Forward Awards Grant to Women Offshore Foundation
Women Offshore to launch NEW Development Program thanks to First10Forward In 2017, First10Forward was founded by female graduates of the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), located in Kings Point, New York and commonly referred to as “Kings Point.” The...
Apply Now! Kongsberg Education Program
The Women Offshore Foundation collaborated with KONGSBERG to provide sponsored training! With an extensive portfolio of innovative and integrated products and solutions, Kongsberg Maritime is a world leader in marine technology. In 2019, the Women Offshore Foundation...
Women Offshore Conference 2021, Meet the Keynotes!
Join us for our 4TH-Annual Conference on November 5th & 12th! Let's meet virtually! For the past 4 years, we have united women from around the globe to support one another in navigating careers on the water. Last year, we saw over 300 women in attendance and...
Podcast
Meet Licensed Psychologist Ian Wallace from Cal Maritime, Episode 113
In episode 113 of the Women Offshore podcast, Christine chats with Dr. Ian Wallace about the DEI council and how to move the needle towards gender equality. Dr. Wallace is a licensed psychologist providing individual, couples, and group counseling, as well as...
Meet Marine Biologist Claudia Erber, Episode 112
Meet Claudia Erber In episode 112, Christine chats with Claudia Erber, a Brazilian marine biologist living in Norway. Since 1996, Claudia has been involved in various projects relating to the environmental impact of the energy industry on the marine environment....
Meet Managing Director Bryce Lawrence from ESG Ship Vetting, Episode 111
Meet Bryce Lawrence In episode 111, Christine chats with Bryce Lawrence, a Managing Director from ESG Ship Vetting about sustainability, supply chain, and problem-solving. During his time working on energy industry projects around the world, Bryce was involved in ESG...
Pregnancy Update & New Hosts! Episode 110
In episode 110, Ally shares more about her pregnancy journey as she approaches her baby's due date. As Ally prepares for her maternity leave, she introduces listeners to Christine MacMillan and April Killian, new hosts for the Women Offshore podcast. Get to know...
Meet Elijah Herman, Episode 109
The Women Offshore community has always been proud of its diverse members and representing those with marginalized gender identities and expressions. In episode 108, hear from a member of our Women Offshore community named Elijah Herman. Elijah graduated from the...
At the Edge of Leadership with Shanta Eaden, Episode 108
If you're looking to create lasting change at your company to reduce the gender gap, join us on August 3rd for our Inclusion Summit 2022! In episode 108 of the Women Offshore podcast, hear from one of our Summit speakers, Shanta Eaden, on how inclusion is an action....
WOMEN OFFSHORE MENTORSHIP!
Offshore Lifestyle
Yoga on the Helideck
In the summer of 2020 I was kindly asked to do a double trip as Kazakhstan closed the borders. It was quite new for all of us, and everyone was affected in different ways. My best way to cope with stress is yoga. I have been practicing yoga since I was at university...
In Need of an Energy Boost?
As your hitch offshore goes on your energy level slowly depletes. The shifts, the demands of your job, the socializing aspects, and the lack of days off duty, they all take their toll on your sleep. It’s hard to stay focused and energized. Thankfully, there are ways...
Deepwater Dames: For the Love of 2nd Base
The 3-day, 60-mile, Susan G. Komen walk is grueling. Two crews competed to complete the walk first. From building gingerbread houses with the crew to epic custom birthday cakes, Aramark Camp Boss Michelle Yelovina always brings something special to the ships she...
A Technique to Fall Asleep Offshore
How to fall asleep and stay asleep - a yogic hack. When you’re offshore, your ability to fall asleep and stay asleep is dramatically impacted. The 12 hour shifts, the night shifts, the changes of shifts half-way through your hitch, can play havoc with your circadian...
Let’s Talk About Self Confidence
Let’s talk about self confidence to achieve your goals. Think of your life as the vessel, and you have “the conn,” meaning you are in control of your vessel. What you’re not in control of are the adverse effects on the vessel; winds, currents, shallow depths, etc. You...
Assault, Forgiveness, & Lessons Learned
Early in my career at sea, I joined an old feeder vessel in Jordan. I was on one of the smallest and oldest vessels in my company’s fleet. Due to its size, it traded in the Red Sea only between Jordan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. I was a bit nervous before joining because...
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