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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...
Walking for a Cure While Offshore
I work on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico as a camp boss. That sentence usually entices looks full of “Are you kidding me?” This conversation happens mostly when I am in Michigan where I was born and raised (and still live when my hitches are done). Up there, not a...
How You Can Empower Women at Sea
Ways to Empower Women Working at Sea: A Guide for Allies Empower women by maintaining an inclusive environment on your vessel. Today, countries and organizations around the world celebrate World Maritime Day. Under the theme, "Empowering Women in the Maritime...
What to Expect During Your First Time Working Offshore
Are you heading offshore soon for the first time? Below, learn what to expect when you depart for your vessel! Over the course of my offshore career, I have bounced around to almost ten different offshore drilling rigs. Each one became home for a period of time in my...
Featured Sea Stories
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...
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...
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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
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...
CONFRONTING SKEPTICISM AT WOMEN OFFSHORE, EPISODE 189
Dive into an inspiring tale of resilience and determination with today's episode of the Women Offshore podcast! President Ally Cedeno takes us behind the scenes, revealing the untold challenges she encountered while laying the foundation of this remarkable...
TRACI LANGFORD FROM LAPCO ON WOMEN’S SAFETY CLOTHING, EPISODE 188
In the latest Women Offshore podcast episode, Christine dives into a captivating conversation with Traci Langford, a powerhouse from the leading Louisiana apparel company, LAPCO. Discover the story behind LAPCO's fire-resistant apparel line and hear Traci's firsthand...
CHANGING AND GROWING IN 2024 WITH MAX AND CHRISTINE, EPISODE 187
Dive into the latest Women Offshore podcast episode as our remarkable Women Offshore Ambassador, Max Kantor, returns for an engaging chat with Christine about navigating change and personal growth in the new year. Max and Christine not only share invaluable advice on...
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