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How to Combat the Bystander Effect in the Maritime Industry
On the second day of the Women Offshore Conference, a two-part workshop brought together attendees to talk about an overarching concept in the industry that does not affect just women, but all mariners; bystander intervention. Throughout the sessions, hosted by Ally...
Boosting Self-Confidence for Women in the Maritime Industry
Let’s talk about self-confidence for women offshore to achieve your goals. Think of your life as the vessel, and you have “the conn,” meaning you are in control of your vessel. What you’re not in control of are the adverse effects on the vessel; winds, currents,...
Overcoming Assault: Lessons in Forgiveness and Strength for Women Offshore
Early in my career at sea, I joined an old feeder vessel in Jordan. I was on one of the smallest and oldest vessels in my company’s fleet. Due to its size, it traded in the Red Sea only between Jordan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. I was a bit nervous before joining because...
Little Red Boat on the Equator
My career at sea started a few years ago when I was working as a pool deck supervisor on a cruise ship off the coast of Australia. During my time on board, I was inspired by the bridge officers to return to school to study navigation with the goal of one day becoming...
Learning from the Worst Mistake in My Maritime Career
Let's talk about failure. Can you remember a time in your life when you totally, utterly, completely screwed up? I am often asked why I switched from sailing on oil tankers to research vessels. The roundabout answer is that I was unhappy. The simple answer is that I...
Growing Up in a Maritime Family: Lessons and Inspiration
Hello, my name is Coronado. When I introduce my name, I normally hear a multitude of questions, such as, “Wow, that is so unique. Where did it come from?” “What nationality is that?” And, “Okay, but what is your first name?” Typically, most people think that I’m...
Featured Sea Stories
SAL MERCOGLIANO – THE STORY OF ROBERT SMALLS AND THE PLANTER, EPISODE 138
In today’s episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Sal Mercogliano, Chair of the Department of History, Criminal Justice, and Political Science at Campbell University. He is also an adjunct professor at US Merchant Marine Academy and a former merchant mariner....
BECKY NEWDICK – SAFER WAVES ORGANIZATION, EPISODE 135
In today’s episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Becky Newdick from Safer Waves Organization, where she founded this organization in 2019 for merchant seafarers who have experienced sexual assault, sexual harassment, or gender discrimination on board to have a...
MARINER MAX KANTOR ON BUILDING A COMMUNITY ON SOCIAL MEDIA IN A MALE-DOMINATED INDUSTRY – EPISODE 134
In today’s episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with mariner Max Kantor about using social media as a good way to build community, personal branding, and how to come together in a male-dominated industry. She gives great advice that we all could use! Max Kantor works...
MEET LORI STEPHENS, PART 3
Seafarers have a long reputation as resilient people who can withstand anything nature throws their way. While this may be true, they are also normal people who live in a very abnormal environment for many months at a time. They suffer from loneliness, fatigue, and...
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...
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Be the Change You Want to See
Over the past week, we handed “the conn” over to Serena Webber-Bey to share her experiences as a Black female engineer in the maritime industry on our social media pages. Little did we know when we arranged Serena's social media takeover more than a month ago that...
If April was the Only Month SOLAS was Discussed
Do you work on the water in the maritime or offshore energy industries? If so, you are an active contributor to safety of life at sea. The shipboard family and fellow mariners are a seafarer’s lifeline to food, water, shelter, and safety; a unique lifestyle of complex...
The power of visibility – IMO launches photo search for women in maritime
Imagine a world where a woman is shown as the expert, the captain, the chief engineer, and the one in control. Though the maritime industry is seeing a shift in diversity and is beginning to put gender on the agenda, the absence of images showing women in action...
A Conference for Maritime Leaders: Maritime SheEO
Maritime SheEO supports the next generation of female maritime leaders, and you are invited to their first conference in Mumbai on March 20th! Sitara Shipping director Sanjam Gupta is passionate about gender equality and seafarers’ welfare. She is a founder member of...
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...
Podcast
SAL MERCOGLIANO ON THE RED SEA UPDATES, EPISODE 195
Christine has Dr. Sal Mercogliano on the podcast today. Sal is Chair of the Department of History, Criminal Justice, and Political Science at Campbell University. He is also an adjunct professor at the US Merchant Marine Academy and a former merchant mariner. He hosts...
STICKY NOTE LEADERSHIP W/ALLY CEDENO, EPISODE 194
In today's podcast, embark on a transformative journey of leadership with today's podcast episode, where Ally introduces some incredible resources to help you navigate the waters like the book, "Sticky Note Leadership: 5 Simple Steps to DO LESS and LEAD MORE." Tune in...
AGAINST THE CURRENT: A JOURNEY OF RESILIENCE IN THE MARITIME WORLD WITH KITARA SMOLINSKI, EPISODE 193
Today on the podcast, we bring you an unforgettable speech delivered by Kitara at the Women Offshore Benefit Gala. Join us as we dive into Kitara's remarkable journey—a tale of resilience, perseverance, and the unwavering spirit...
VINEETA DHILLON SPEAKS ABOUT THE WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, EPISODE 192
Join us on today's podcast as Christine MacMillan engages in a heartfelt conversation with Vineeta Dhillon, a remarkable woman whose journey from India to the USA in 1986 is a testament to resilience and determination. Currently calling California home, Vineeta has...
CASSIDY PATTON AND THE ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY SYSTEM, EPISODE 191
On today's episode, Christine gets to speak with Cassidy Patton from Ketchikan, Alaska, who grew up in a fishing community that inspired her to seek out a career at sea. She shares all about the Alaska Marine Highway System, along with diving into her interesting...
NAVIGATING WAVES: RENA NAVARRO’S JOURNEY FROM EDUCATOR TO CAPTAIN, EPISODE 190
Set sail with us on another captivating journey in the Women Offshore community! Today, we're thrilled to introduce Rena Navarro, a mariner whose passion for the sea knows no bounds. Join us as Rena, a USCG Certified Instructor, Captain, and Old Boat Enthusiast, takes...
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