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Announcing a NEW Deputy Pilot, Captain Dana Ryan!
We are pleased to announce that there is a new deputy in town! Captain Dana Ryan was the top test taker on the Florida pilot exam for the Port of West Palm Beach! From a young age, Captain Dana Ryan from Jupiter, Florida, wanted to be the captain of her own boat. As a...
Chief Officer Christy Pekara
A chief mate on a container ship, Seattle native Christy Pekara has her eyes set on becoming the first female captain on her vessel. Christy Pekara's love for the water stemmed from her childhood. She grew up in the Cascade Foothills of Washington State, swimming...
Marine Control Room Operator, Second Officer Lucy Faulkner
From diving and fishing off her family's boat to working on an offshore installation, Lucy Faulkner thrives on the water. Guided by her father who taught her safety at sea from a young age, Lucy Faulkner spent her weekends fishing and diving off her family's charter...
Senior Mudlogger Laura McFalls
Working in retail, Laura McFalls longed for a new purpose and career path. Little did she know at the time, a jump into the energy industry would lead her to a life offshore, sometimes hundreds of miles away from land. Laura McFalls, from Reston, Virginia, just...
Deck Cadet Amelia Herrman
Currently a deck cadet at California Maritime Academy, Amelia Herrman is eager to set sail into the workforce to be a maritime pilot. An adventurous career at sea started in high school when Amelia Herrman's mother obtained a job at the Port of Tacoma and ​met a...
First Assistant Marine Engineer Marissa Cap
A role model on the water, Marissa Cap is a first assistant engineer on board an oil tanker who champions women in the industry. Marissa Cap graduated from Massachusetts Maritime Academy with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering and a USCG Unlimited 3rd Assistant...
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Top 10 Tips for Offshore Health & Wellness
From small beginnings to avid fitness junkie, wellsite geologist, author and marathon runner, Amanda Barlow, lays out how she sustains personal health and wellness offshore with her 'Top 10 Tips.' 1. Routine:Â Have One The most important factor in staying motivated...
Offshore Safety in the Natural Gas and Oil Industry
Is the offshore energy industry safe? How is the industry regulated? Today, we explore just who sets the industry standards to protect the environment and lives at sea. Safety is a core value of the natural gas and oil industry. Our industry works to ensure that our...
How To Contribute And Support
We are often asked, "How can I support Women Offshore?" We are so very appreciative of all of the inquiries to contribute to our cause. Please allow us to point you in a direction that is right for you! Women Offshore is on a mission to support women who work on the...
10 Reasons Why Career Hopscotch is Hazardous
That look of bewilderment on Jennifer Aniston's face is one I sometimes have on the other end of the phone when a candidate presents unfounded reasons over and over as to why they left their previous job(s). While this may be one of the funniest scenes in the movie...
Women In Maritime Leadership Conference 2018
California Maritime's 7th Annual Women in Maritime Leadership Conference is next month! This is an excellent opportunity for career development and supporting women in the maritime industry. The Women in Maritime Leadership Conference is a two-day event that has been...
Jobs for Veterans in Offshore Energy
Despite the recent downturn in the offshore energy industry, a demand still exists for highly trained and motivated individuals. Military veterans are wanted to meet this demand. Veterans have wide-ranging skills that the offshore energy industry needs. They have...
Podcast
KAMI RETURNS TO SEA AFTER BECOMING A PARENT, EPISODE 145
In today’s episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Kami Bucholz about Kami's return to sea after bringing home their son. If you haven't already, make sure you listen to episodes 142 and 144, where you hear about Kami and Heather's IVF journey and Heather's 4th...
KAMI AND HEATHER’S 4TH TRIMESTER EXPERIENCE, EPISODE 144
In today’s episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Heather Benjamin and Kami Bucholz about their new life with a baby and Heather's experience in the 4th trimester. Heather is a 39-year-old married woman in a same-sex, same-gender relationship. Heather has been in...
FAMILY PLANNING AND FERTILITY PRESERVATION WITH DR. BENJAMIN LANNON, EPISODE 143
In today’s episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Dr. Benjamin Lannon about family planning in the maritime industry and fertility preservation. Dr. Lannon is double board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology/Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He...
IVF JOURNEY WITH KAMI AND ALLY, EPISODE 142
In today’s episode, Ally Cedeno speaks with Kami Bucholz who is a 2008 graduate of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and is an Unlimited Master Mariner. She has worked in research, chemical, petroleum, Ro/Ro, towing, and aerospace vessels in her career. She sits on...
CAPTAIN TREVOR BOZINA AND CAPTAIN SANDY BENDIXEN – PUGET SOUNDS PILOTS & MATERNITY LEAVE, EPISODE 141
We have a special episode for you today. In today’s episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with both Captain Trevor Bozina and Captain Sandy Bendixen from Puget Sound Pilots. They share their experiences and path to becoming pilots while speaking about maternity leave...
Sanjam Gupta – Maritime SheEO, Episode 140
In today’s episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Sanjam Sahi Gupta, the Director for Sitara Shipping Ltd. She shares about the big waves she is making in the maritime industry. She is such an inspiration to us all! Sanjam is a founding member of the Women's...
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