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How Geologist Greg Noah Is Helping Reduce the Gender Gap Offshore
With the ever-unintended - almost severe - sternness in his gaze, Greg, ever so stoically, turned to me and announced, "Lauren, you're staying as a senior hand."Â His eyes began to twinkle and, as they softened, his face thawed into a collection of charmingly gleeful...
Two Women Found Offshore Fitness Company
Women Offshore introduces Aweigh-Fitness; a premier health and wellness provider for the maritime and offshore energy industries.Aweigh-Fitness was founded by two women who work offshore on ultra-deepwater drillships, Brigitte Hagen-Peter and Patricia Malagrino. From...
Trailblazing the Deep: Meet the World’s First Female Submarine Captain
Norway, a NATO-member nation bordering Russia, has had a very important geostrategic role, since the onset of the Cold War, with the Soviet Union in the late 1940s. In virtually every conventional World War III–scenario of the 1950s through the 1990s, it was assumed...
Courage in Adversity: Harriet Pickens & Frances Wills
Throughout much of my life, World War II stories have dominated my reading, research and curiosity. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that I follow up one story from that time period with another. After discussing the ever-youthful shipping pioneer Captain Mary...
A BBC Conversation: ‘Diving into the Past’
Seven-thousand kilometers. That's the distance that separate two women, their dive tanks and their insatiable dedication to the history of once-forgotten marine relics. Sarah Ward and Pornnatcha 'Jo' Sankhaprasit are two women who stand at either end of a very small,...
Shining a Light on Offshore Life: Insights from Amanda Barlow
Women Offshore connected with Author and Wellsite Geologlist, Amanda Barlow, to discuss her latest book: An Inconvenient Life. Australian-born, Amanda Barlow, worked as a geologist onshore for 16 years before taking her career offshore to become a wellsite geologist...
Featured Sea Stories
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....
Transiting the Globe with Second Officer Laura McCormack
A career at sea can be challenging and isolating at times, but it can also lead to adventure and opportunity as one mariner, Laura McCormack has discovered. Laura was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts and attended Massachusetts Maritime Academy. After graduation she...
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Apply Now! Captain Richard Phillips Lane Kirkland Maritime Trust Scholarship
The Captain Richard Phillips Lane Kirkland Maritime Trust is dedicated to providing financial assistance to those wanting to enter the US maritime industry.The Captain Richard Phillips Lane Kirkland Maritime Trust was founded to promote the long-term...
SAVE THE DATE! 2020 Women in Maritime Leadership Conference!
Mark your calendars! The Women in Maritime Leadership Conference is scheduled for February 28 & 29, 2020! California Maritime Academy will host the Women in Maritime Leadership Conference at its Vallejo campus, from February 28th to 29th, 2020. In its 9th year, this...
Happy World Maritime Day!
Happy World Maritime Day from Women Offshore! World Maritime Day was first held on March 17, 1978 to commemorate the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Convention of 1958. Since then, the IMO has celebrated World Maritime Day to focus attention on the...
2019 Women on the Water Conference
Join us for the 11th Annual Women on the Water Conference at Texas A&M Maritime Academy, November 7 - 9, 2019!Each year, the Women on the Water Conference is hosted by one of the 7 maritime academies in the United States. This event has highlighted the...
2019 UNITE Conference Recap
The 2019 Women Offshore UNITE Conference brought together 175 participants from 20 different countries. Below, learn all about this career-propelling event!July 12-13, 2019, Women Offshore hosted its 2nd annual UNITE conference at Rice University in...
Day of the Seafarer 2019 #iamonboard
If you could make one change for gender equality in the maritime industry, what would that be? Throughout 2019, we have seen a strong focus on the importance of women's roles in the maritime industry. Events around the world have supported women's careers in various...
Podcast
THE HISTORY OF MERMAIDS, EPISODE 175
In today's episode, Ally Cedeno is speaking about mermaids and dives into the rich history surrounding these mythical creatures. Join us for part 1 of this special podcast on a journey through time as we unravel the mystery and allure of mermaids. She delves deep into...
FROM OFFSHORE TO THE TRADE FLOOR, BROOK BALDASSARI AT BP, EPISODE 174
In today's episode, Ally spoke with Brooke Baldassari who is a Senior Products Scheduler at bp. She is a graduate of the US Merchant Marine Academy where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Logistics and Intermodal Transportation. She has worked as a Ship...
WAVE MAKER MESSAGE FROM CAPTAIN JEANNE FERRER, EPISODE 173
In today's episode, we talk with Captain Jeanne Ferrer, a lifelong native of St. Bernard Parish, who graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in 2006, as a Logistics and Intermodal Transportation major. She is also the recipient of last year's Women...
Bridget Truxilo and Lady Law Sheild, Episode 172
In today's episode, Christine speaks with Bridget Truxilo, who has firsthand experience with harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and a hostile work environment. As the only female on the SWAT team, along with her time on patrol and as an undercover narcotics...
WOMEN OFFSHORE CONFERENCE 2023 PREVIEW, EPISODE 171
In today’s episode, join Ally Cedeno as she dives into the exciting preview of the Women Offshore Conference 2023 'A World of Opportunity' at Texas A&M in Galveston. Attendees are promised two invigorating days of motivation, insights, and priceless networking. Day 1...
HANDLING INTERRUPTIONS WITH ERICA D’ERAMO – TWO PIERS CONSULTING, EPISODE 170
We've all seen it - a critical board meeting, brainstorming sessions, even casual team chats. A woman is making her point, laying down insights, or suggesting strategies, and suddenly, she's interrupted, cut off, or talked over, often by a male colleague. This isn't...
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