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Doing Their Part: Sadie O. Horton and the Coastwise Mariners in WWII
By 1942, during what would later be referred to as the “Second Happy Time”, German U-boats sank more tonnage than the United States could produce. Lurking off the Eastern seaboard, U-boats were a real threat to our ability to ship finished goods and raw material to...
A Day in the Life of a Puget Sound Pilot
Below, read a day in the life of Captain Peter Giese, a Puget Sound Pilot, and get ready for the upcoming Pilot Exam from the Washington State Board of Pilot Commissioners! "It all starts with a call from dispatch with my job assignment details. Let's say I'm...
Training at Sea to Run the World in 7 Days
It's 1600 and I am lacing up my sneakers. I head down to the lower decks where I will spend the next hour or so. No, I am not working overtime, I am going for a run. The other officers have stopped asking, “oh, are you going to run today?” Instead, they stop me...
Call Me Chief: Women’s Leadership in the Maritime Industry
One month ago, I was driving home from the airport. I had flown into San Francisco from Seattle and was headed home through Sonoma County to my mom’s house in Napa, where I would get my things together before going to work that night. I was sitting there in the...
Does Industry Humor Attract Business?
The letter 'X' in the old adage, "X marks the spot," has all but washed up, as the trendier letter 'G' has taken its place. That's right, folks! You want to find that gold? G-Spot claims to know exactly where it is and how to help you find it. Several weeks ago, I...
The Famous & Formidable Mary Patten
In my first article for Women Offshore, I featured a fellow Kings Point graduate in Captain Mary Parker Converse. After going back and forth on who to write the next article about, I kept coming back to my time spent at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the woman...
Featured Sea Stories
MIRIAM ANTHONY – ASSOCIATE MARRIAGE AND FAMILY PSYCHOTHERAPIST, EPISODE 130
This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners, specifically assault and harassment. We advise listener and reader discretion. We do our best to hold these topics with sincerity, and we hope you’ll listen in only when you feel ready and able....
LIESBET COLLAERT – LIFE OF A NOMAD, EPISODE 129
Today on the podcast, Christine MacMillan talks with Liesbet Collaert and dives into her love for traveling and her nomadic lifestyle. Liesbet was born in Belgium, but calls herself a world citizen. Traveling has been her lifelong passion, closely followed by...
Christine MacMillian and Ally Cedeno Discuss Giving Tuesday, Episode 128
On today's podcast, Christine MacMillian and Ally Cedeno discuss Giving Tuesday and reflect on the year. Christine gets an opportunity to share about the Women Offshore Career Development Program and her impact in propelling these women into their careers. Ally shares...
Meet Captain Beth Nuemyer, Episode 127
This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners, specifically assault and harassment. We advise listener and reader discretion. We do our best to hold these topics with sincerity, and we hope you’ll listen in only when you feel ready and able....
Ally is back! Episode 126
The founder and president is back on the podcast! The main host of the Women Offshore Podcast, Ally Cedeno, is back from maternity leave! She updates you on how transitioning into motherhood has gone, as well as how she is preparing to go back offshore! Have a listen...
Ghost Ship Stories with Christine MacMillan, Episode 123
Today on the podcast, with Halloween around the corner Christine MacMillan shares some spooky ghost ship stories. Make sure to give it a listen to hear some interesting facts about the S.S. Ourang Medan and the abandoned ship: The Mary Celeste in 1972. She talks...
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
BEHIND THE SCENES OF WOMEN OFFSHORE SOCIAL MEDIA, EPISODE 186
In this Women Offshore podcast episode, join Ally Cedeno in an insightful conversation with our Marketing Manager, Kristy. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the dynamic world of Women Offshore as Kristy unveils the intricacies of her pivotal role. From the...
WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON? HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED W/CHRISTINE, EPISODE 185
Dive deep into the future with our latest Women Offshore podcast episode! Last week, Christine and Ally explored the horizons of our Career Development Program in 2024. This week, Christine is back, riding the waves of anticipation as she unveils the incredible...
HAPPY NEW YEAR! DIVE INTO 2024 WITH ALLY AND CHRISTINE, EPISODE 184
Gain insights into the exciting initiatives Women Offshore has in store for the 2024 Career Development Program with our latest podcast episode featuring Christine and Ally! Dive into the future of career development for women in the maritime industry as they unveil a...
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...
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