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Clara Gordon Main & Heroic Efforts of the Merchant Marine in WWII
If you’ve read my first three posts, you know by now that I tend to seek out the obscure stories. Not wanting to disappoint the readers, I have chosen to go back to the World War II well of inspiration for this month’s featured mariner. While the story of the Japanese...
A Healthy Holiday Season
Fitting fitness into your daily routine can be difficult at any time of the year. Add working offshore, or in an office, along with holiday parties, family visits, and travel, and it can feel nearly impossible to hit the gym. Aweigh-Fitness is here to give some tips...
#IDid Get An Education: #MeToo’s Double Standard
Preface: Generally speaking, I am not a 'bra-burny' type of woman. I don't see gender. I see people. I don't see race. I see humans. In reality, I'm not a great feminist - if at all. (Maybe that makes me a great feminist, in that I'm not out to provoke or...
What to Pack for Your First Offshore Job: A Practical Guide
I began working offshore three years ago. Before my first hitch, I was pretty clueless as to what working offshore entailed. I was prepared to hop onto my first helicopter flight outfitted with my crisp, blindingly bright orange coveralls and shiny, green hardhat. ...
One Man’s #MeToo Revelation: #IDid
For one man - a fellow colleague and dear friend - this movement effectuated a visceral reaction to seeing nearly every female connection on his social media outlet, posting '#MeToo.' His post was not an admission of guilt of direct contribution to perpetuating the...
What’s on TV?
At Women Offshore, we lean into discomfort. We talk about the topics many people would prefer to ignore. Establishing boundaries with coworkers, baring our own whale's tails, and overcoming societal disapproval of raising a family while working on ships, to name a...
Featured Sea Stories
Norway’s First Female Pilot
She just finished school in Norway and was “a 19-year-old rebel,” admits Captain Breivik about her younger self. She didn’t know what to do next, but Solgunn Hamme Breivik certainly never expected to make history. The unemployment office woman took note of this...
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...
Navigate Your Career
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
BAD BOSSES PART III – WHEN YOU’RE THE BAD BOSS W/ ERICA D’ERAMO, EPISODE 183
Today, we conclude our series on "Bad Bosses," featuring insights from Erica D'Eramo of Two Piers Consulting. In this episode, Ally and Erica delve into the topic of recognizing when you, as an individual, may exhibit traits of a bad boss. Whether you're a cadet or a...
BAD BOSSES PART II -THE MICROMANAGER, EPISODE 182
Welcome back to our Bad Bosses mini-series on the Women Offshore Podcast. From the historical figure of Captain Bligh, known for his tyrannical leadership aboard the HMS Bounty, to more contemporary tales shared by members of our own community, we're exploring the...
EPISODE 181 – BAD BOSSES, PART I CAPTAIN BLIGH
Today on the podcast, Ally is talking about bad bosses. A bad boss can turn a smooth sailing career into a journey through stormy seas of conflict. Let's be honest: it's nearly impossible to go through your career without crossing paths with at least one difficult...
EMPOWER CAREERS ON THE WATER THIS GIVING TUESDAY, EPISODE 180
In today's podcast, we discuss the Women Offshore Foundation's overarching goal and impact. The Women Offshore Foundation is dedicated to empowering women+ in the maritime industry by connecting women working on the water to a global community, providing professional...
ENHANCING LEADERSHIP WITH GRATITUDE FEATURING SHACKLETON’S STORY, EPISODE 179
As Thanksgiving approaches, we're exploring the power of gratitude in leadership. In this episode, we'll also delve into the inspiring story of Ernest Shackleton, a remarkable example of leadership in extreme circumstances. Gratitude is more than just saying 'thank...
BOUND BY EXPERIENCE PANEL FROM THE 2023 WOMEN OFFSHORE PODCAST, EPISODE 178
In today's podcast, we have a special treat for you. We want to share with you an inspiring panel that was from our 2023 Women Offshore Conference this year. Bound by Experience: Navigating Careers Through Lifelong Connection with Admiral Mark Buzby and Maddie...
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