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#MeToo in Maritime: How Women Have Been Speaking Out for Decades
Unless you've been living under a rock this past week, you've been bombarded with the latest viral, social media hashtag, #MeToo. This social media hashtag was in response to verbal coercion, sexual harassment, and rape allegations of film producer and co-founder of...
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." 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,...
Featured Sea Stories
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...
Female “Sparky” in the US Merchant Marine in WWII
Based on research & phone interview by Sheila Sova It was a different world for women back in the 1940’s. While men went off to war, women entered the workforce in large numbers to support the war effort. Some went to work at the shipyards, becoming welders and...
Release a Man to Fight at Sea
During WWII, the US Coast Guard created the Women’s Reserve known as the SPARS, an acronym for, "Semper Paratus Always Ready." By December 7th of 1942, the United States was at war and all men between the ages of 21 and 45 were required to register for the draft....
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...
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
CAPTAIN JEANNE FERRER ON REACHING OUT TO THE NEXT GENERATION, EPISODE 177
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 the Women Offshore’s...
THE DARK SIDE OF MERMAID MYTHS, EPISODE 176
In today's episode, with today being Halloween, Ally Cedeno wanted to share some interesting stories about the dark side of mermaids. In this gripping second part, she will venture into the shadowy realms of mermaid lore, shedding light on the dark and mysterious...
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...
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