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A Call to Action: How to Advocate for Women in the Maritime Industry
If you've been around our site, you probably recognize this statistic: women make up less than 4% of the offshore workforce. Women Offshore is here to change that and advocating for women offshore As a team of contributors, with a combined total of 65 years working on...
Why Diversity in Maritime Matters: Benefits of an Inclusive Industry
We all probably know at least one person who becomes irate at the idea of companies making an active effort to diversify. This is due to the idea that diversification has a tendency to be demonized as a threat to job security or personal progress to those in the...
Exploring the Depths: The Story of Submarine Pilot Dr. Cindy Lee Van Dover
It is 5:30 a.m. in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, in Flemish Pass Basin of Newfoundland’s Grand Banks.  The first sunlight that North America will see that day comes up over the horizon and skims the water, turning the ocean shades of tangerine and peach. On this...
Setting Boundaries Offshore: How Women Can Maintain Work-Life Balance
“The word boundaries is scary,” mused the executive consultant sitting next to me. “Perhaps there’s a less emotional word you can use.” We were chatting about how best to frame the workshop that I had developed for women in masculine professional environments. Sitting...
A Seafaring Viking Queen
Many of us are no doubt familiar with the Vikings - early medieval seafaring warrior traders from Scandinavia - and their colorful history. The lore of the Vikings has gained popularity in recent years as a result of the critically acclaimed series of the same name,...
Captain Mary Parker Converse: A Trailblazer in Maritime History
Since I am a historian, this blog will center in on the prominent women throughout history that have made contributions to the maritime community. As I am a graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, I felt it only fitting for Kings Pointer and Captain Mary Parker...
Featured Sea Stories
Patricia Varela’s Daring Career as a Geologist
From Caracas, Venezuela, meet geologist Patricia Varela. If you’ve ever thought about the oil and gas industry, you already know that you can’t just go willy-nilly digging holes in the ground. In this regard, Patricia Varela is mission critical in deciding where to...
Protecting Marine Mammals Offshore with Meadhbh Quinn
A zoology student found a career offshore. If you’ve ever seen the show Vikings, you know exactly what Wicklow County, Ireland, looks like, as it was filmed there. Vibrant green hills and valleys give way to crescent bays that welcome the Irish Sea. Its easterly...
Radio Operator Maria Quiteria Rego Thrives Offshore
Radio Operator sounds reductive. Why not call her a "Communications Expert? or an "International Relations Coordinator?" With all the communications Maria Quiteria Rego is responsible for as a radio operator offshore, a more dignified title is necessary. Whatever you...
In the Galley with Chief Cook Melissa McCartney
Melissa McCartney’s passion for the food industry led her to share the culinary arts with others. In 2016, Melissa McCartney was happily working as an instructor and high school recruiter at the Le Cordon Bleu in Miami. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America,...
Rosie the Driller
On a drilling rig in the North Sea, Rosie Hutchins stood in the derrick. The derrick is a tower-like framework that supports the hoisting equipment that raises and lowers drill pipe. Rosie was strapped into a harness on a platform in the derrick called the monkey...
Navigator of the Flying Cloud, Eleanor Creesy
Using the latest scientific data and navigation techniques that most others ignored, Eleanor Creesy broke records on board the Flying Cloud during the Gold Rush. In the 1850’s, American women did not have the rights that they have today; no rights to property, wages...
Navigate Your Career
Meet the Companies!
At the upcoming Women Offshore UNITE Conference, July 12-13, a career fair will take place. Below, meet the companies who will be there!The 2nd Annual Women Offshore UNITE Conference this year will bring together female leaders who work on the water, in...
A New Book, Breaking the GAS Ceiling, is Now Available!
A new book about the history of women in offshore operations is now available! Breaking the GAS Ceiling: Women in the Offshore Oil & Gas Industry is the result of one woman's desire to record and preserve a missing piece of history of the offshore oil and gas...
Meet Our Opening Keynote Speaker!
As we gear up for our annual conference, get an inside look at the details. Today, read about our opening keynote speaker for the 2019 Women Offshore UNITE Conference! The 2nd Annual Women Offshore UNITE Conference this year will bring together female...
Shell Opens Maritime Cadet Externship – Apply Now!
Learn the business side of shipping. Apply for the new externship program at Shell today! In 1892, Shell joined the business of shipping by launching its first oil tanker, Murex. Transiting from Azerbaijan to Thailand, Murex contributed to a revolution in global trade...
Let’s Meet in Sweden at World Maritime University!
Join Women Offshore in Sweden, April 4-5, for World Maritime University's Third International Women’s Conference on the theme “Empowering Women in the Maritime Community!"Since being founded in 1983 under the auspices of the IMO, the World Maritime...
Be A San Francisco Bar Pilot!
SAN FRANCISCO – The Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Bays of San Francisco, San Pablo, and Suisun (BOPC) announced plans to host an examination for entrance into the maritime Pilot Trainee Training Program during the week of June 3, 2019. Applications are due no...
Podcast
SCI – PHIL AND CHRISTINE DISCUSS RESILIENCE, EPISODE 163
In today's episode, Christine speaks with Philip C. Schifflin and Christine Brunson from the Seamen's Church Institute about what they do and resilience. They discuss how they help during devastating times and when mariners need support. They highlight that resilience...
QUESTIONS WE ARE TOO AFRAID TO ASK OFFSHORE WITH MAX AND CHRISTINE, EPISODE 162
We asked YOU what questions you are too embarrassed or afraid to ask offshore. In today's episode, our Director of Career Support Programs, Christine MacMillan, and Women Offshore Ambassador Max Kantor review our questions and share their answers and experiences. They...
CHRISTINE AND ALLY ON TIME MANAGEMENT, EPISODE 161
In today's episode, Ally and Christine talk about time management. They discuss how hard it is to say no and how important it is to prioritize the important things in your life. Your priorities will shift with time and that's ok. They go over ways to help you be more...
LARKIN SHARES HER LESSONS LEARNED, EPISODE 160
In today's episode, Christine talks with Larkin Bohn about how she started her offshore career at the age of 31 and has the message, "Anything is Possible!" Starting in the gift shop department of Norwegian Cruise Lines, she fell in love with life at sea but yearned...
LT ALICE BEITTEL- NOAA CORPS, EPISODE 159
In today’s episode, Christine talks with Lieutenant Junior Grade (Lt. j.g) Alice Beittel, who is a commissioned officer for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Corps (NOAA Corps), currently serving as the Advanced Survey Technology Officer at the NOAA...
DR. JOY PEDERSEN – CLARITY ENNEAGRAM COACHING, EPISODE 158
In today’s episode, Christine talks with Dr. Joy Pedersen about Enneagram and how it can help you better understand yourself and work with other teammates. Dr. Pedersen has experience working with individuals and teams to manage change, transition, growth, loss,...
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