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Challenges Faced by Women in the Maritime Industry: Overcoming Obstacles
This article was published in BP's July 2016 issue of Horizon Magazine. I’ve been with BP since 2002. Since then, I’ve held field-based roles in Colorado, New Mexico, the Gulf of Mexico and Angola, and spent extensive time in the field in West Texas, Republic of...
Step Up and Stand In – How to Advocate for Your Development
Sometimes moving your development forward can be a bit like jumping on a moving sidewalk or a ski lift. You have to line yourself up and pick up the pace before you can jump on board, and for many of us, those moments can be a bit jarring. We’ve all heard that our...
From Disney to Drillships: What I learned about Public Speaking
If you are 0.001% of the human population, you absolutely love public speaking. For the rest of us humans, we tolerate it ONLY if necessary. 'Use what you've got.' But for those of us who want to go places and for those who are ready and willing to stand out, we must...
Featured Sea Stories
120 Feet Aloft With Tall Ship Rigger Becca Buckler
Traditional rigging for sailing vessels is not a job for the fainthearted. Besides having to commit hundreds of knots, splices and leather- and woodworking skills to mind and muscle memory, rigging involves fine detail work and intricate knowledge of traditional...
41 Survivors, Captain Susan Orsini Recounts a Rescue at Sea
Nearly one year ago, the USNS Trenton saved the lives of 41 migrants lost at sea. Today, we explore this heroic rescue lead by Captain Susan Orsini. The 338-foot long, USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) was built at Austral USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama and entered service in...
First in Her Fleet, Captain Lilly Gallo Takes Command
In late 2018, the containership, President FD Roosevelt, sailed across the Pacific Ocean. At her helm, stood the first female captain of one of the most successful maritime companies in the world. The containership, President FD Roosevelt, is known for its hardworking...
On a Rising Tide in the US Coast Guard, Karen Kutkiewicz Makes Waves to Antarctica
In 1976, the United States Coast Guard Academy opened its doors to women. Today, we explore the history of women in the US Coast Guard and one woman's journey to break barriers as a cutterman and mom. On July 8, 1975, Congressman Lester Wolff of New York introduced a...
Breaking Barriers in Maritime: The Story of Subsea Expert Vicki Corso
In her nearly 40 years in the oil and gas industry, subsea expert Vicki Corso shares how she navigated her career, achieving quite a few firsts as a woman in engineering. It is March 2004 on board the Marco Polo, a tension leg platform, and construction is underway....
A Mate’s First Watch
Each year, mates and engineers graduate from maritime academies, and with new licenses in hand, they join vessels to transit the world. Today, Karin Björk shares what it was like navigating a vessel for the first time as a new officer. Six years ago, Karin Björk from...
Navigate Your Career
Get Ready for the 2019 Women In Maritime Leadership Conference!
Registration is open for California Maritime Academy's Women In Maritime Leadership Conference, March 15-16! Will we see you there? Last March, Women Offshore was proud to represent at the Women in Maritime Leadership Conference at the California Maritime Academy...
10 Tips for Chief Mate Exam Studying
Studying for your Chief Mate exams? Below, Licensed Chief Mate Alexandra Hagerty has the 10 Best Tips to get you on course! After taking the classes for Chief Mate and accruing 360 days of sea time on various government and commercial vessels, I applied to the US...
Pilot Exam Study Mode 101
If you took the quiz we published and want to become a maritime pilot, it's time to get into study mode for your upcoming pilot exams! Below, Captain Amanda Wallace sets you up to be on course! Are you getting ready to take that pilotage exam? Well, congratulations!...
A Networking Luncheon in Seattle
You're invited to a USCG Networking Luncheon in Seattle, WA on September 15th! Hurry, registration closes September 10th! The USCG Women’s Leadership Initiative and Holland America Line invite you on board the Eurodam, one of Holland America Line’s premier cruise...
Do You Have What It Takes To Be a Harbor Pilot?
In June, we featured how to become a pilot in Florida. The next testing opportunity will take place in March 2019. Do you have what it takes to pass this strenuous exam? Try it out by answering the questions below. To become a deputy pilot in the State of Florida, one...
Survey Results Are In!
The results are in from the 2018 Women Offshore survey for women in the maritime and offshore energy industries with experience working on the water! Back in May, we placed a survey on our site for women in the maritime and offshore energy industries with experience...
Podcast
REBECCA AND HEATHER – THE CALL OF THE SEA, EPISODE 157
In today's episode, Christine talks with Rebbeca Johnson and Heather Richard, shares their passion and experience of sailing and how they got to be where they are today. They share about working with the Call of the Sea, which is an educational non-profit that...
JENNY CANDELARIA AND LEARNING TO LEAN IN, EPISODE 156
In today’s episode, Christine speaks with JL Candelaria, Creative Director and Silk Bracelet Maker for Pretty by JL. Jenny shares her heart on learning to lean into life and her journey through motherhood. She shares about a hard time in her life when she was trying...
MEET CGIS DIRECTOR JEREMY GAUTHIER, EPISODE 155
In today's episode, Ally Cedeno has Mr. Jeremy R. Gauthier, Director of the Coast Guard Investigative Service, on the show. We wanted everyone to meet the new Director of the Coast Guard Investigative Service and to revisit what happens when you make a report to the...
ALLY AND CHRISTINE: COMMUNICATION SKILLS TO LEVEL UP IN THE WORKPLACE, EPISODE 154
In today's episode, Ally and Christine discuss communication skills and how to use them to level up the workplace. They give great advice on how to listen well, receive feedback, and have successful conversations. Â These are excellent reminders of how to handle your...
DR. HOLLY FEARNBACH: CAREERS IN OCEAN RESEARCH AND ADVOCATING, EPISODE 153
In today’s episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Dr. Holly Fearnbach, Dr. Holly Fearnbach is the marine mammal research director of SR3, SeaLife Response, Rehabilitation and Research (www.sealifer3.org), a Seattle area non-profit dedicated to the welfare of marine...
HILLARY AND THE CONFIDENCE CODE, EPISODE 152
In today’s episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Hillary Sprague, a mother of two, educator, and women offshore podcast listener. She's a giant fan of all the inspiring guests and an ally to all the listeners supporting the Women Offshore mission. Hillary and...
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